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How soon after your diagnosis were you comfortable dating again?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Milwaukee, WI
February 8, 2020
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A myHIVteam Member

I didnt date...i acted out.sexually ...it took me about 3years...to love...again❤️❤️❤️❤️

February 8, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

Never been comfortable dating. Being poz made me much more selective and dismissive.

February 17, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

When I found out I had just got in a relationship with someone else but after we broke up I did Tried to date but the dating scene head changed people became more judge mental and no one wanted to educate themselves on HIV so I stay to myself for a good 4 to 5 years then after that I started dating again You ran into some good people and then you ran into some bad people was Just so ignorant on the situation

February 9, 2020
myHIVteam

Navigating dating after an HIV diagnosis can be challenging and varies for each individual. Here are some insights from the knowledge base:

- Self-Care First: Prioritize your physical and mental health and seek support from your HIV care team
- Self-Acceptance: Accept yourself to overcome challenges associated with Show Full Answer

Navigating dating after an HIV diagnosis can be challenging and varies for each individual. Here are some insights from the knowledge base:

- Self-Care First: Prioritize your physical and mental health and seek support from your HIV care team.
- Self-Acceptance: Accept yourself to overcome challenges associated with dating.
- Support Network: Surround yourself with understanding and accepting friends and loved ones.
- Disclosure: Decide when and how to disclose your HIV status based on your comfort level and the nature of the relationship.

Everyone's journey is different, so take the time you need.

July 16, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

sh....soon as I hit undetectable.

February 12, 2020

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