Thread: question on dating

“In the meantime, if you use a condom Condoms Female condoms (if the need arises), it should be an issue.” Should have read “In the meantime, if you use a condom (if the need arises), it shouldN’T be an issue. Listen to Epi; she offered very good advice— Bill

thank you all for your comments, I am in the middle of a divorce right now, and no chance of reconciling, just a little worried about my future, I am 47 was married for 23 years and now I feel like if I have hep C it's going to be real hard to find someone, unless I date from a hep c support group in my neighborhood lol, but I am putting the cart before the horse thanks Bill, I was diagnosed positve for antibodies but now I am going to...

I think Hopeful made a great point when she said people can feel betrayed if you don't let them know prior to sexual relations.  If it's just a casual one night stand then I can see your viewpoint, safe sex is a must, but if you are looking for someone to share your life with starting out with betrayal is not the best plan for a long and happy life together!

i share your view about betrayal, but if you are not putting someone at risk, whats the problem, you dont know if you want to see someone again let alone spend you life together after a few dates play safe at all times though 100 %

Well, I'll answer your question more for the benefit of anybody else who may look at this thread, since you haven't yet been diagnosed. I know that this is a difficult thing for just about everybody. I know that I, at least, deal with feelings of guilt and shame over my infection. But, I did manage to meet a wonderful man and get married. I would recommend waiting until you know someone well enough that you feel they need to know,...

You are so lucky Hopeful I hope someday I can find somebody wonderful to marry too!  Great encouraging post with so many good thoughts, honest comments -  Thank you :)

I'd wait for the results of that test before worrying about dating with Hep C.  That's enough to have on your mind at one time.  I'll tell you though that it's possible to have a relationship with someone other than someone with Hep C.  I did while I was dating and some guys can handle it.  Not everybody is clueless about Hep C or unable to handle it.