How Do You Navigate HIV and Your Relationships?
The challenge of being in a relationship and HIV positive can be daunting. We'd love to hear from people living with HIV who are in or have been in mixed or dual-status relationships and how you navigate dating, disclosure, and intimacy.
Hi I never been in a relationship since my fiance past away 2010 it's my first time disclose my status here
Greetings all!
it has been a while since I posted. My heart breaks over the loss of My Brother and My Sister lost her Brother (2 in one month). Additionally, caring for my 85-year-old Mother. However, today is a hair day, sitting under the dryer and thought to check some messages.
Yes, to have a loved one PASS is devastating and equally as a result of this virus. Equally, dealing with the loneliness afterwards, disclosure, acceptance, rejection and every other emotion that is associated.
I have several thoughts on this topic but time, space and chores prevent me right now. Yet, I would like to say, "I AM IN LOVE WITH ME!" (meaning CONTENT) agree with the previous member in that she/we want what is REAL and COMMITTED and not just satisfying the flesh!
38 years since diagnosis, 21 years since a real date (surely they are not called dates these days, ie. booty calls, etc.???) 😀 However, I meet people every day. The QUESTION is sensitivity, compassion, acceptance, like things in common, etc. As previously mentioned in one of my first post, "Just because two people share the same health issue DOES NOT MEAN THEY HAVE ANY THING ELSE IN COMMON TO BUILD ON!
With that, i continue to trust in God for His will for my future path AND HOPE that one day I will meet, greet and connect with someone with ALL of the fine qualities and characteristics in navigating this health crisis with me!
Lastly, just like everyone else...I only have one ounce of hope and quite tired of "hoping" to meet someone compassionate enough (see my previous post of U=U and the consequences of domestic violence).
YET, I would tend to think most in this unfortunate community CALL UPON ALL THE DOCTORS, SCIENTIST, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES, GENEROUS DONORS, THE GOV'T, ETC TO FINALLY FIND A CURE! As another author mentioned, IT IS NOT ALWAYS ABOUT TAKING A PILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would venture that those of us in this community want to CONFIDENCE in knowing that there is NO SUCH SLIP UP OR FORGETTING a condom/protection IF and when that special moment might happen!
We want to bask in the confidence, love and afterglow!
Until next time,
L
Hi
. I'm sorry to hear about your Fiancé. Traveling this path can be challenging enough; bearing the burden of a loved one's death doesn't make it any easier.
So many of us here in this community understand what that is like. I lost my first partner to AIDS 30 years ago, and I thought I would never be with someone again, but it turned out I was wrong.
I want to share one of my favorite discussions about relationships from HIV.net. I hope it speaks to you.
https://h-i-v.net/video/love-after-seroconverting
Take care, and let us know how you are doing!
Robert Brunet - (Team Member)I have yet to find love. One, I needed time to heal after my diagnosis 3 years ago. I find most men just want sex. I’ve grown past this phase. I want a committed relationship with a man who desires the same. I am so enjoying my singleness and a peace of mind. I refuse to settle but loving me is a beautiful gift in the making.
we appreciate it, thank you! Just want to keep everyone safe. Thanks for being a part of the community and sharing information and support here! -- Warmly, Christine (Team Member) thank you! We just want to make sure to keep everyone safe. We appreciate you being a part of the community here and sharing your experience and knowledge. -- Warmly, Christine (Team Member)
Correction: 23 years ago.
Hi, I hope you see my recent post. your story is beautiful Richard🙂
