{"id":466,"date":"2017-03-23T14:00:07","date_gmt":"2017-03-23T18:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thecolumbiaobserver.com\/?p=466"},"modified":"2017-03-23T17:07:43","modified_gmt":"2017-03-23T21:07:43","slug":"466","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecolumbiaobserver.com\/index.php\/2017\/03\/23\/466\/","title":{"rendered":"HIV Positive: Tips On Letting Your Partner Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>HIV or human immunodeficiency virus is a very aggressive disease that unfortunately affects 1.2 million people in the US, and 70 million worldwide. It can be very hard\u00a0to deal with and especially difficult when dating, to come clean to your partner about. Here are a few ways to make talking about your status\u00a0a little easier:<\/p>\n<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-468 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/thecolumbiaobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/HIV-2-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"138\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecolumbiaobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/HIV-2-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/thecolumbiaobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/HIV-2.jpg 226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 138px) 100vw, 138px\" \/>Fully come to terms with the situation. <\/b>Before telling anyone about your status, both your family and your partner, make sure that you have come to terms with the situation at hand. By fully wrapping your head around everything and having a handle on your emotions, you will be able to better handle any reaction that could possibly come your way after letting your loved ones know.<\/p>\n<p><b>Don&#8217;t be ashamed. <\/b>If you&#8217;re living with HIV it&#8217;s nothing to be ashamed of. This doesn&#8217;t mean the end of the world and you will<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-469 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/thecolumbiaobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/HIV-3-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"176\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecolumbiaobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/HIV-3-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/thecolumbiaobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/HIV-3.jpg 226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 176px) 100vw, 176px\" \/> get through it. When telling your partner, it will require a little confidence and understanding, as you can only let them know and hope for the best. However, no matter what their reaction may be, remember that you&#8217;re not alone. There are those that will love you no matter your status, but rather for who you are instead.<\/p>\n<p><b>Keep an open mind. <\/b>Keeping an open mind can help you to be completely prepared for any and everything that potentially comes with telling your partner. <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-470 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/thecolumbiaobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/HIV-4-300x225.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecolumbiaobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/HIV-4-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/thecolumbiaobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/HIV-4-80x60.png 80w, https:\/\/thecolumbiaobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/HIV-4-100x75.png 100w, https:\/\/thecolumbiaobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/HIV-4-180x135.png 180w, https:\/\/thecolumbiaobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/HIV-4-238x178.png 238w, https:\/\/thecolumbiaobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/HIV-4.png 453w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Being mentally prepared for any kind of reaction, question, or concerns they may have, can help you to be relaxed and help them feel comfortable enough to ask anything. Overall, this helps to\u00a0shed light on\u00a0the topic of conversation and more importantly, greatly assists in breaking stigmas that surround HIV.<\/p>\n<p><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>The sooner, the better. <\/b>Telling people that you care about sooner than later, is best for everyone. Talking with your partner about the situation sooner rather than putting it off will not only<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-471 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/thecolumbiaobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/HIV-5-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecolumbiaobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/HIV-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thecolumbiaobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/HIV-5.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> help them, but it will help you as well.\u00a0Doing so can bring about comfort for you knowing that in the end you aren&#8217;t alone and no matter what, you do in fact have support. It will also help your partner to learn more about this disease, thus helping to create a healthy dialogue, honesty, and lots of understanding between you both.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HIV or human immunodeficiency virus is a very aggressive disease that unfortunately affects 1.2 million people in the US, and 70 million worldwide. It can be very hard\u00a0to deal with and especially difficult when dating, to come clean to your partner about. 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