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    Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
    5:36 pm
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    How to Date with HIV - HIV Positive Dating Tips for Singles
     
    Life is meant to be shared with someone you love. But the first step in the love of that special someone is to find. One of the common myths surrounding HIV dating is that once diagnosed, you must specify any chance of meeting your special someone. With the internet today, there are many HIV dating sites exclusively for people living with HIV. Or with the proper precautions and a lot of honesty, people living with HIV date people without HIV. If you are HIV positive, there is no reason why you cannot find that special someone to share your life with.
    When it comes to HIV dating, you have two options:
    1. Dating others with HIV
    2. Dating other people without HIV
    Let's first talk about dating others with HIV, as this will completely remove the fear of disclosing your status. Dating with HIV is by far much easier if you only date others with HIV for obvious reasons. You do not have to worry about being rejected because of your HIV status.
    There are many HIV dating sites now available, some of them are excellent. One site we found is completely free. There is no cost to any one of the functions. This is the only site we have found that is completely free and it's one of the best HIV dating sites out there. It has powerful features and is easy to use. You can search on many different preferences (zip code, ethinicity, interests), it is easy to find people, you can see who’s viewed you and you can instant message people.
    HIV Dating Sites: Taking a Chance
    When it comes to dating someone who is not HIV-positive the hardest thing you have to do is let your HIV status is known.
    One of the biggest concerns of people with HIV is confidentiality. For many, the worst that can happen is that others know about their HIV infection. But at the beginning of dating and new relationships, reveal your HIV status wise, and in some states it is the law.
    The prospect of telling someone you just met that you have HIV is a very difficult task. You're afraid your HIV diagnosis will no longer be a secret. You're afraid that the rejection may come with disclosing your HIV status to a prospective partner, and you fear the prejudices and stereotypes which, together with an HIV diagnosis. If you have met someone special, you fear that disclosing your HIV status will be your only chance to ruin a relationship. This in turn could be the false belief that HIV dating is impossible and you will get the rest of your life just to spend. This is simply not the case.
    HIV disclosure can be easier if you arm yourself with the right tools and know the right things to say at the right time. These guidelines will help when the time for revelation. Put your potential partner that you care enough and confident enough to reveal your status. Make him or her that it is possible to a healthy, satisfying relationship despite HIV. Always discuss safer sex and the importance of having safe sex every time. Explain that with proper precautions, a sexual relationship is both possible and enjoyable.
    How can I tell someone you have HIV - When should you disclose?
    Is there a perfect time to reveal your status? Probably not, but have choices about when to tell. As mentioned earlier, disclosure must occur prior to sexual contact. But what if the relationship hasn't got to that point? There are several schools of thought regarding when to tell. Although there is no perfect time, there is a time that suits you best.
    Tips:
    It is obvious that the first attempt to get out once you are diagnosed with HIV can be a very stressful, frightening experience. There are some simple tips that will help make the experience less difficult.
    HIV Dating Sites: Giving You a Reason to Smile
    Be prepared for a response after you publish. It is difficult to predict what the reaction will be, ranging from supportive understanding to rejection and abandonment. Rest assured there will be a reaction, so be prepared. Before the disclosure, review the relationship and the person you are about to announce. What will you benefit from disclosure? Is the relationship worth risking your confidentiality? HIV does not define who you are or what type of person you are. HIV does not rob you of your desires, your goals, or your personality. Healthy, rewarding relationships are possible for people with HIV meeting each other in HIV dating sites. Don’t compromise your standards or settle for anyone less than you would fear for that person is your only choice. Having HIV does not mean you're desperate. Never lose your sense of self. If you choose online services use the same precautions anyone using these services would use.
     
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