I don't know... I've always gone by the less is more approach, and I always said on the first date that I have "stomach problems" and a restricted diet because of it. If they want to know more, they'll ask, but usually they don't until a few more dates into it.  And by the way, I've had IBS since I was a pre-teen, so I've ALWAYS mentioned it on the first date.... and through 2 husbands and a bunch of boyfriends, NONE of them have had a problem with it.
As for the family... all I can say is good luck.  I adore my family, but I haven't even *attempted* to explain the diet and why it works - I just give them the rundown of what I can't eat, and remind them that it's never going to change. LOL! Actually, knowing how to cook for me when I visit has been good enough for them - they don't care about the "why", so I'm definitely not going to be any help there. 
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