I've noticed that some + people here were very hung up on dating and they seem to have a preference to negative people. Is that common? Or is + a plus when it comes to dating because you have commonalities? This is just a question..
@A myHIVteam Member I can empathize with you as far as being hung up on the ex partner I have one of those. I’m also a caregiver. I don't know what the future will hold for me I can only keep… read more
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?
Yes I would tell them it's up too them whether or not where I live there's 7,000 people so ...no go here maybe Chicago it's a bigger city
HIV can be spread through unprotected sex. Many here have become infected through this source.
When you are having sex now, does your HIV come into play?
Well I loss interest in sex,and I couldn’t bring my self to do someone what my partner did.now I’m on my meds and I get to know God in a deep way I don’t remember what hurt me anymore.
I need to meet a hiv women now who is it going to be?
I’m a 30 year old male and was diagnosed with HIV in 2020 and till now have so many questions on dating with HIV. Would be interested to learn more about how it’s like for you guys and how you are managing because i think i’m ready to date again but as you may relate to the challenges involved with that.
@A myHIVteam Member & @A myHIVteam Member. As long as you are undetectable, you are safe for a hookup. It is not the responsibility of those with HIV to guard the public from risky behavior. Those… read more
If You're Single, How Has Dating Been Since You Know Your Status?? if you are dating, do you specifically look for poz people, or doesn't it matter?
I'm so happy to hear you mention this, @A myHIVteam Member
There is a popular saying people often use, "you have to earn my trust (or respect)." I also don't approach people that way
I give everyone… read more
From being diagnosed to your current situation, has HIV played a role in your life in some way? Whether it be financial, physical, or spiritual. ..etc. ...has it been a good or a bad thing?
Yes sure it has in so many ways, I changed how I feel and look and how I talk to people. I was scared at first to talk to anyone about HIV. Until I met some wonderful people that are HIV like myself… read more
I got infected sometime between 1979 and 1983 when first moved to San Francisco. I used to go bathhouses.
As we grow older our libido lessens. Trials have proven that HIV in the long-term does lessen our sex drive.
Is sex important to you in your current relationship? Does it play a factor when dating?
Thanks I find traveling to places I've never been before helps