rockdragon20 Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 I think this could go under dating or health, but it is more about dating... There really isn't a name for what I have, but I've been struggling with it my whole life--it is a long story, and I think we are finally getting to the bottom of it, but in short it is almost like having no immune system at all. It is very hard to make friends and keep them when you feel like crap so often, and much harder to find a spouse. Now, I have definitely dealt with the biggest part of it, my attitude and hope, and I am satisfied with that right now. I am pretty darn happy aside from the occasional fall backs that occur. I just want to know, from others who have experience with this sort of thing, how can I possibly have the time to have a boyfriend when I am busy with school and trying to stay healthy? Is it possible to be open with someone about this without freaking them out, and have a relationship? I mean, sometimes it is rather difficult to even find a friend who will be open and supportive... but I would appreciate insight of any kind, thanks a bunch.
Lucky_One Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 I am not good with this sort of advice, but I did date a guy with Crohns Disease that constantly flared up (lost my virginity to him, actually). His disease was not a big issue to us, although he was sometimes mortified by his bowel behavior. He broke up with me when he was going to have part of his large intestine removed, bc I was in college and he was 25, and he felt it was too much of a "adult" thing to deal with when I was so young. He married someone 3 years later; I got a lovely letter from him. He was a great guy. Good luck!
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