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Would you date an HIV neg person?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

With HIV being a chronic illness, lots of people who are single have a difficult time connecting with others due to this virus.
How do you feel about dating someone who does not have the HIV virus?

March 17, 2023
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Members responded warmly to the question of dating HIV-negative partners, with the overwhelming majority sharing that they have been in... Read more

Members responded warmly to the question of dating HIV-negative partners, with the overwhelming majority sharing that they have been in loving, long-term relationships with negative partners, some lasting over 20 years. A recurring theme was the importance of honesty about HIV status, staying undetectable, and educating partners, with many noting that being undetectable means the virus cannot be transmitted during sex. Several members also expressed a preference for dating other HIV-positive people, feeling they would better understand the emotional weight of living with the virus, including stigma and the physical changes that come over time.

A myHIVteam Member

My partner is hiv negative. We don't have to worry, I'm undetectable so I can not transmit the virus. The hiv is and was never a issue in our relationship. I started asap with the ART and after 2 weeks I was undetectable and 2 weeks after that, it was safe to have sex without condom.

December 7, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

I am dating an non HIV positive person and we've been seeing each other for over three years. The main thing our relationship is based on is respect. We respect each others differences and respect that one would never do anything that would harm the other. More than the sero status difference this queer man is dating a wonderful Black Transgender Womyn

May 30, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

Yes, I would. If I were lucky enough to fall in love again at my age, I certainly wouldn't rule out somebody based on their HIV status. I have to admit that I'd be worried that I'd accidentally infect them though.

March 17, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

But to stop stress and depression in some people it's better to get some one who is postive like you as long as is suppressed

November 26, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member - you are so much more than your HIV diagnosis. Find someone who can see that.

March 22, 2023

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