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Sometimes people can surprise you. HIV is a human issue. It says alot about a person if they don't show some sort of empathy toward you. Go slow. I'd pick around and see how much they know about HIV. I always kinda assumed my friend knew. I'm extremely forgetful. I leave meds on the table. Leave HIV documentaries on the TV. So much so, that I stopped caring. I thought I was just giving him confirmation. But he had no idea.
How can someone emotionally prepare for a negative response when disclosing their HIV status to a partner?
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I understand that. I have just been afraid to even start a relationship because of my status. It was because of what I was not doing sexaully that I have HIV.
There's nothing to be negative about. It's a yes, no question. It only gets hairy if they didn't know and you had HIV and you went all the way.
And that's just them realizing that they may or may not have have had an exposure depending on how familiar they are with HIV and you. I'd been extra careful with him before I told him my status. So he knew his safety and consent were my main concern. It worked out. He's become a lot more responsible sexually and very mindful about his testing. It's never easy being the one that makes someone confront what they've been doing sexually.
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