you write: << but I've been fortunate enough to find another woman who IS lactose-intolerant... was afraid I was doomed to spend the rest of my life alone because I didn't think there would be another woman who would be able to deal with my diet. >> Ken, Glad to hear there is hope for my two children when they grow up. Since my son has life theatening food allergies, I wonder what it is going to be like during the dating years. "Now, son, please make sure you don't kiss your date if she has eaten any dairy, egg or peanut products......."