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Dating with Fibro

Daggett
Daggett

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone has any advice about dating while battling fibro. I'd really like to have a girlfriend, but I don't know if I would be a good boyfriend with all my physical and mental struggles. I guess I'm afraid of taking the chance, potentially hurting her and hurting myself in the process. Maybe I should just go for it, but I feel very ill-equipped because I am so emotionally unstable at times. I'm sure I'm not alone in this. Is anyone struggling with the same thing or has been through it before?

steva
steva
Go for it! It would be good for your spirit and health to share life with someone. A kind and caring someone could only improve your situation. Be honest about your condition as you get to know the person so as not to shock them as things progress, in case things get worse for you. Hopefully you will kick your fibro in the Ass.

My condition developed during my relationship with my fiance' over a couple of years. Things were going great for several years , we loved each other so. About a year after I proposed Fibro signs began to pop up. In the next year they came crashing down hard. She left me as she could no longer deal with all my changes. The next year and a half I didn't get out of bed as the pain and fatigue got so bad. That was 7 years ago. I am doing a lot better now and am thinking of dating again as well.
Good luck to you keep your spirits up.
bmoon
bmoon
I am not ready to date quite yet but I have had those same questions myself. When do you tell someone? I fatigue easily and that is the WORST part for me. I, myself, am going to get back out there regardless once I take some time for me. High five for finding love y'all!!! lol
Fantod
Fantod
My ex husband dumped me after 21 years of marriage when I got sick. Much to my surprise, a long time friend stepped back into my life and decided that my chronic illness was not an issue for him. That was over 8 years,ago.

It is possible to find someone who will accept you. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Take care.
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