Falling In Love With Hiv

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Woman Falling in Love with an HIV+ Man

Posted by Natural, 4 Replies

This is all very new to me... I only recently found out that a man I had dated in the past, who has recently come back into my life is HIV positive. Despite the clinical information that I am able to obtain online/from counselors - can anyone offer... Read more »

Staying or Falling in Love: After being diagnosed

Posted by Kaitee, 7 Replies

My diagnosis came to me in an interesting way. I had been seeing a guy almost a month when I had found out I was HIV+. We met and our feelings developed rather rapidly.

We were very open and honest about our feelings and found each other had a lot... Read more »

HIV- falling head over heals w/HIV+ & confused

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I'm HIV- and recently met and went on a few dates with an awesome guy who is HIV+. He told me he was HIV+ on our second date, after I told him I was a recovering alcoholic. The fact that he disclosed his HIV status so honestly to me is so... Read more »

Falling for someone HIV positive...

Posted by Pan, 4 Replies

Hi,

This is my first time posting here. Well, I am 30-years-old and HIV negative. I always practice safer sex, with a low number of partners, and get tested regularly. Remaining negative is a really high priority for me.

Well, about one month ago I... Read more »

He/she is HIV+.......to love or not to love.

Posted by mandaree23, 10 Replies

I will start out by saying that I write this post with a heavy heart and a lot of aggrevation. So, please take no offense to my post.

I have been reading on thebody and other websites posts, forums, etc to better understand HIV/AIDS. I am doing... Read more »

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Can you give me your thoughts - entering a Mag Relationship and falling in love

Hello Dr. Bob,Thanks for all you do. I don't think you get thanked enough.I am a gay hiv negative male about to start a relationship with a positive partner. I am scared of HIV and want to know what I can do to reduce my risks to close to...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Sex, even magnetic sex, is supposed to be hot and satisfying, not scary and anxiety provoking!I would suggest you and your stud puppy take a careful read through the archives pertaining to magnetic couples, HIV transmission, oral sex, HIV... Read more »

mixed status couple falling in love

I met a guy several months ago. We have become wonderful friends during this period of time. He told me he was HIV + the very first time I even spoke with him, which amazingly caused to me to have a great deal of respect for him. During this time...

Response from Robert H. Remien, Ph.D.

Columbia University

From your description, it sounds like you and this man are developing a wonderful loving relationship with each other. And it sounds to me like you are already letting him know that your feelings are genuine. In many new relationships, HIV or no... Read more »

falling in love

Dr. Bob,I have come to really appreciate and depend on your sensible, and sound advice. Several months ago I entered a grad program and met a man. I was dating someone at the time (a relationship I knew was going nowhere) and this new man swept...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi N. Cal. Teacher with Issues,You are looking for "someone" to tell you exactly what you and your honey should do between the sheets? Yes, you're correct. That's impossible. Let me ask you who decides for you when you step off a... Read more »

hiv+ and hiv- prevention

I am falling in love with someone who is hiv positive and i am hiv negative. we are two males. I am thinking about a long term relationship with him but am afraid of getting hiv. sometimes my gums bleed after flossing and i was wondering if i can...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Kissing is not considered to be a significant risk for HIV disease. If you have difficulty with bleeding gums, see your dentist. You may need a different type of floss or flossing technique.Sharing drinks with a poz partner is not a risk for... Read more »

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