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darlindeb25

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darlindeb25 Collaborator
darlindeb25
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Last night, I was talking to a new guy, and trying to explain celiac disease to him. Not the disease specifically, but what it means to the non celiac in a dating situation. He jokingly said to me, "So do you celiac's have a contract for us non-celiac's to sign, a list of rules we need to follow?" Of course, he was teasing, good heartedly, yet, it's a cute idea, for someone like him--another may not appreciate it, but he would have loved it. There are so many misconceptions out there, he even asked me if we celiac's are contagious!!! Of course, he also said, does gluten mean you over eat, to which I sat him straight very quickly, and explained, "Glutton and gluten, are 2 very different words!" I think it would be fun to put together such a list. Anyone else have any ideas for this list? Fun, but informative! Simple and to the point. :lol:

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RiceGuy Collaborator
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I suppose one way to do it might be in the form of "Ten Commandments".

Like; Thou shalt not share utensils between gluten-free and non-gluten-free foods.

Something tells me ten won't be enough though.

darlindeb25 Collaborator
darlindeb25
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Now that's a thought, "The Ten Commandments of Dating a Celiac, Plus a Few", works for me!!!

Thou shall not kiss a celiac while eating gluten! :P

Thou shall not drink from the celiac's cup, while eating gluten!

kenlove Rising Star
kenlove
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Yeah cute idea, How about

Thou shall not cook spaghetti in a celiacs pot!

Now that's a thought, "The Ten Commandments of Dating a Celiac, Plus a Few", works for me!!!

Thou shall not kiss a celiac while eating gluten! :P

Thou shall not drink from the celiac's cup, while eating gluten!

darlindeb25 Collaborator
darlindeb25
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Thanks Ken, I like that!

Thou shall not eat cookies in a celiac's bed! :P

Well, had to throw that in, even though it was my daughter I last told that too. ;)

RiceGuy Collaborator
RiceGuy
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Thou shall not cook spaghetti in a celiacs pot!

Except gluten-free spaghetti :)

Thou shalt not "borrow" a celiac's peanut butter, jelly, mayo, margarine, etc.

bluejeangirl Contributor
bluejeangirl
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We're usually the people in the aisles of the grocery store squinting to read EVERY ingredient list. I know everyone hates to grocery shop with me. I have to watch for MSG and MSG related ingredients also because its hidden under different names. Fun. And we do tend to get excited when we find new products that are glutten free. We might give alittle yippee before we realize we're in a public place. <_<

Gail

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kenlove Rising Star
kenlove
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Oh thats a good one too.

Have to explain it to my 4 yr old granddaughter!

Was thinking of other expressions --

The cruelest cut of all -- sliced bread

A loaf of bread, a jug of wine and thou -- keep the bread, just you and the wine is fine<G>

take care

Thanks Ken, I like that!

Thou shall not eat cookies in a celiac's bed! :P

Well, had to throw that in, even though it was my daughter I last told that too. ;)

debmidge Rising Star
debmidge
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Do not cook a surprise home-cooked meal for your celiac sweetie. Depending on

your level of knowledge about gluten free foods, utensils, pots/pans and cross contamination

rules your loved one may decline the food (Don't be offended if they do). Cooking for

a celiac in the beginning is tricky, so ask your sweetie first before you surprise them with

something from your kitchen.

darlindeb25 Collaborator
darlindeb25
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Do not cook a surprise home-cooked meal for your celiac sweetie. Depending on

your level of knowledge about gluten free foods, utensils, pots/pans and cross contamination

rules your loved one may decline the food (Don't be offended if they do). Cooking for

a celiac in the beginning is tricky, so ask your sweetie first before you surprise them with

something from your kitchen.

Yeah--Thou shall surprise me with a meal cooked only in my gluten free kitchen! :P

How's that???

munkee41182 Explorer
munkee41182
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I might print this out and put it on my wall at home.......Maybe even put them to the stone tablets like the original 10 commandments were! B)

darlindeb25 Collaborator
darlindeb25
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Good idea Jame, but lets get all of our ideas pooled together first!!!! :lol:

amybeth Enthusiast
amybeth
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Thou must promise not to cringe and make a sour lemon face upon tasting a gluten-free treat, that I am willing to share after I have paid a fortune and raved on about how great it tastes to me!

Thou must on occasion (at least 1 out of every 5 dates) suggest and willingly participate in a social activity that does not revolve around food or drink.

This is fun. =)

darlindeb25 Collaborator
darlindeb25
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Good ideas AMy--I like those!!!!

munkee41182 Explorer
munkee41182
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Thou shall not steel your honey's gluten-free snacks, he/she might need them for the next non gluten-free outting.

Terbie Apprentice
Terbie
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Thou must promise not to cringe and make a sour lemon face upon tasting a gluten-free treat, that I am willing to share after I have paid a fortune and raved on about how great it tastes to me!

This is my favorite! Everyone always wants to eat all the expensive gluten-free dessert that I bake. I want to say, "Hey, I just spent $8 and two hours of my life making this! Go buy yourself some Oreos!" <_<

darlindeb25 Collaborator
darlindeb25
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There must be some more thoughts out there--we have some great ones here, but there are so many of us in this forum, there must be more ideas! ;)

How about this one:

Thou shall always keep receipts, even though I will always love every gift you get me, I may need to exchange the lotions you gave me for a gluten free one!!!

I've had this happen!!!

jparsick84 Rookie
jparsick84
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Thou shalt keep the bread basket far away from my plate at restaurants.

Thou shalt ask before cramming your face if eating pizza/fried chicken/beer/<insert favorite gluten item> in front of me hurts my feelings.

Thou shalt not complain how long it takes at the grocery store to find gluten-free foods.

Thou shalt use "Soooo...I brushed my teeth..." as proper foreplay. ;)

Thou shalt ask and ask again on unclear issues.

Thou shalt love thy Celiac as thou lovest thyself. :D

darlindeb25 Collaborator
darlindeb25
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Jparsick--I love them!!!! :lol:

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ELLENB63 Newbie
ELLENB63
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Last night, I was talking to a new guy, and trying to explain celiac disease to him. Not the disease specifically, but what it means to the non celiac in a dating situation. He jokingly said to me, "So do you celiac's have a contract for us non-celiac's to sign, a list of rules we need to follow?" Of course, he was teasing, good heartedly, yet, it's a cute idea, for someone like him--another may not appreciate it, but he would have loved it. There are so many misconceptions out there, he even asked me if we celiac's are contagious!!! Of course, he also said, does gluten mean you over eat, to which I sat him straight very quickly, and explained, "Glutton and gluten, are 2 very different words!" I think it would be fun to put together such a list. Anyone else have any ideas for this list? Fun, but informative! Simple and to the point. :lol:

HI THERE MY NAME IS ELLEN AND I HAVE CELIAC ALSO AND MY DOG HAS IT TO SOUNDS CRAZY BUT SHE DOES, HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF ANIMALS HAVING IT, SO I HAVE TO BUY THE EXPENSIVE DOG FOOD.

WOULD LOVE TO CHAT WITH YOU ELLEN

ShayFL Enthusiast
ShayFL
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One of our dogs could not eat wheat (gave her seizures and skin rashes). We had to switch to lamb/rice based food. That got rid of her problems.

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