Would You Date Someone Who Didn’t Take Your Coeliac Seriously?

(I’m guessing probably not, but let’s talk about it)

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Dating is hard enough without throwing gluten into the mix. You’re trying to figure out if someone is emotionally stable, good with your mates, and not secretly into NFTs and now you also have to clock whether they understand cross-contamination?

It’s exhausting.

If you’re living with coeliac disease, you don’t have the luxury of brushing it aside for love. This isn’t “I don’t like olives” territory. This is a medical condition that affects every single mealtime, pub trip, weekend away, or spontaneous ‘let’s just grab something quick’ moment.

So…
Would you date someone who didn’t take your coeliac seriously?

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🚩 The Red Flags Are Real

At first, it might seem harmless:

• “Can’t you just pick the croutons off?”
• “One bite won’t kill you.”
• “Oh, I used the same spoon is that ok?”

But those little comments build. And suddenly you’re in a relationship where you’re either constantly educating or constantly at risk. Neither of those are exactly sexy.

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🎯 Why It Matters

Taking coeliac seriously means more than just reading a label now and then. It means:

• Being aware of hidden gluten and cross-contamination
• Backing you up when ordering at a restaurant
• Not rolling their eyes when you ask to check the ingredients
• Actually listening when you explain why you’re tired/bloated/moody after an accidental glutening
• And the main one: If they don’t know about gluten free or coeliac, they then take the time to learn (this one means they are super into you)

If they can’t do that, are they really dating you, or just a filtered version of you that skips all the hard stuff?

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💬 Let’s Talk About It

Here’s where I’d love to hear from you:

• Have you ever had someone dismiss your coeliac?
• Did you give them a second chance?
• Have you found someone who gets it and makes it easier?

Feel like sharing? Comment below.

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❤️ Final Thought

Living gluten-free isn’t a choice. But choosing who you spend your time with? That is.

And if someone thinks your health is just “too much hassle,” maybe they’re not worth your time or your perfectly toasted GF crumpets.

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P.S. This blog is based on real experiences and stories from the coeliac community (and mine!), but as always not medical advice, just human advice.