Dating with a chronic illness

‘People Think I’m a Project:’ The Unique Challenges of Dating With Chronic Illness

Looking for a partner? We all feel vulnerable on a first date, and those of us with chronic conditions might feel a little more so. I know how challenging it can be to put yourself out there, to try to nurture and maintain a relationship while also managing a rare disease. Consider the following suggestions as gentle guidance. I hope this advice will help you avoid potential pitfalls and steer you toward a healthy, happy partnership.

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Published February 19, A bout the Author: Nat is an ulcerative colitis fighter. More than that, she uses her experiences to empower other women with chronic illnesses to accept their diagnosis and feel confident in who they are. She does one-on-one group coaching for some incredible women that have gained the confidence to create their own platform and share their story. She also even has her own podcast on IBD! To learn more about the podcast, coaching, and all of the amazing things she is doing make sure to check out her website here , and of course her instagram here! I still remember the first time I had to tell a man I was dating about having ulcerative colitis.

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Dating is never easy. This number is expected to grow to upward of million by Gemma Boak has lived with psoriasis since she was five years old. Boak said there was a bit of a learning curve when telling people about her condition. Her advice to others looking to date with a chronic condition is to write down all the things that make you wonderful and remind yourself of the list when starting to date. As for her own relationship, she said communication has been a vital part of keeping resentment from setting in.

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Dating with Chronic Illness

Chronic illnesses can sometimes present different opportunities, especially with relationships. However, if you or a loved one have a condition requiring consistent medical attention, you can still have meaningful and thriving relationships. Relationships when one or both parties have a chronic illness, can have some obstacles and often come with a different level of commitment.

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