Ep 40 Girl Talk – Dating Gluten Free
Let’s start the blog with the Show Notes for this episode:
My guest this week is Lisa, who is a co-host on my Gluten Free Weigh In podcast. Lisa is celiac and following a gluten free ketogenic diet. The episode focuses on an article posted online by The Celiac Scene from Gluten-Free 
News entitled – “Followers of a Gluten-Free Diet Considered High-Maintenance, Selfish and Arrogant. What Gives?” Lisa and I discuss the premise of the article and how it relates to her real life dating experiences. Lisa is funny and genuine and a joy to listen to. Have fun with this one.
You can view the article on The Celiac Scene website at –
https://theceliacscene.com/gluten-free-diet-followers-high-maintenance-selfish-arrogant/
You can follow Lisa on Instagram at gf_ketogirl.
Sue’s Websites and Social Media –
Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com
Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com
Facebook – @acanadianceliacpodcast
Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA
Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com
Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com
Instagram – @suesgfbaking
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL
(search Sues Gluten Free Baking)
Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com
New Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com
My Thoughts –
It’s been a long time since I dated – I’ve been happily married for many, many years. But I do remember dating before my diagnosis. It was a time when I never knew how I would “react” to eating a meal out. It would be years before I knew it was celiac disease, so for me it was hit or miss.
I often avoided going out, especially if it was with someone I didn’t know very well. I distinctly remember trying to plan a fancy New Year’s Eve – you know, the kind young singles splurge on, only to realize that I might very well “react” badly to the food, and then the entire expensive night would be shot – no fancy New Year’s Eve for me.
I remember dating an Italian guy. He introduced me to his big family way too soon. I was not in the habit of eating large meals in front of strangers – how would I “react”? I don’t think his family thought much of me, which was fine at the time and now.
After I started dating my husband, it didn’t take long for him to realize that my stomach issues became our issues and any date involving food was hit or miss. I also remember that my stomach issues were not consistent and that I couldn’t forecast when I might “react” or how severe it might be.
I do remember though, that eating at home, was usually safer. Yes, I still got sick at home, but less often, and was able to comfort myself better. As far as being “damaged” or less of a person because of my complaints, my guy was right there with me, doing without as long as it made me feel better.
In retrospect, my eventual diagnosis not only answered questions at the time, but shed a different light on years of on-and-off stomach complaints and discomforts. I now knew what caused my “reactions” and could do something about it.
Looking back, and looking forward, dating guys who didn’t get it was frustrating, till I met the guy who didn’t understand it, but was willing to stick with me till we figured it out. Lisa is right – dating weeds out the guys who don’t want to stand with you and a diet for your health – best weed them out early.