Dating someone with aids

Partners Living with HIV

When and how should you discuss your diagnosis? How will HIV affect different areas of your new relationship? How does HIV make you feel about yourself? People will answer those questions in different ways. Just remember that HIV is only part of your story. Dating has its ups and downs for everyone.

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Sharing your HIV status with anyone can be difficult, but telling a sexual partner may be particularly daunting. This is sometimes called disclosure. Considerations regarding whether or not to disclose, when to do it and how will depend on various factors. The nature of your relationship will influence this process: telling a casual partner you have HIV is likely to be different from telling a long-term partner.

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But understanding HIV and how to prevent exposure is critical to maintaining a safe and healthy relationship. Ask them questions and get educated on what living with the condition means.

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HIV-Positive and Dating

You know what coffee they drink and how they feel about pineapple on pizza. Before you make any big decisions, take some time to work out how you feel — and do some research to help answer your questions. Show them the same respect in how you respond.

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