Difficulties vegans faced

Being a vegan is not totally without problems. Eating out is easier in Singapore for many vegans with so many vegetarian outlets around. However, we still face some problems. One of the problems I faced happens when I dine out with food-loving omnivorous friends. When they want to go for steamboat, or some steak house etc. I usually do not tag along with them. They will also compromise their choices and choose to eat at a food court or places which serves vegetarian food when I am around. I don't know what they feel, but sometimes I feel bad about this, yet I do not wish to go against my principles by eating meat. Sometimes they talk about the taste of the meat etc. I juz smiled and keep quiet. What can I say? Lately, I just discovered that there wasn't any veg food around the area I work, and I may have to compromise my choices and buy from the mixed-veg rice instead. Despite the problems I faced as a vegan, I am glad I chose to become one, and I don't regret this decision.