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Because food is so much a part of the human experience, being diagnosed with Celiac Disease can cause some isolation in relationships and social activity.
If you live and eat around people who are not gluten-free, the chances of cross-contamination and getting "glutened" can increase. Dining out can be risky because many establishments may offer a gluten free menu, but the food preparation areas and delivery can be sources of cross-contamination.
My recommendation is to avoid eating out entirely if you were newly diagnosed until your mute system can be stabilized and you become more familiar with watching out for hidden sources of gluten in the home and when dining out.
Explain to immediate family members and partners about how serious this medically required diet has become for you and stress that you need their cooperation to avoid getting sick.
When it comes to dating, take control and invite your date to come to your house for a meal that you prepared in your own safe kitchen.
Kissing alert! If you kiss someone on the mouth who has recently eaten gluten, it could be enough to trigger a reaction in you. Exercise caution!