How do I disclose my HIV status to potential partner?
Hello everyone. I’ve been talking to this guy for quite some time. Our compatibility with each other is undeniable, and I believe this is something that would last. However, I must eventually tell him about my HIV+ status (yes, I’m undetectable). So far, we have only spoken to each other online & through phone calls, and we plan on meeting each other soon. How do I break the news? I’m so scared that I’ll mess this up, that I’ll ruin something beautiful, just because of my status. I wish he would understand that all it means is that I have to eat a pill a day, and other than that, I live a very normal life. I’m worried on so many different levels though. What if he subconsciously fears being intimate with me in the future? I really need advice from people who have been through similar situations. I really don’t know where to start with the disclosure. Do I just break the news immediately? Or do I provide context first, before breaking the news? Any advice would be very much appreciated 🥹