Diesel_Smoke said:I voted yes. I could see myself having sex with a girl (using a condom) who had HIV. And I'd respect the hell out of a girl who had the character and integrity to tell me up front. Obviously if someone cared enough about me to tell me something like that up front (and the relationship had reached that point) I would be a pretty significant person in their life. If they told me it's because they care deeply about me and are trying to protect me as best they can, not cause me any harm. They have my best interests at heart. Think about it, if someone had HIV, do you think they'd be spending their time with just anyone? They've probably had enough relationships turn sour over telling people to be a little jaded. You'd mean a lot to someone for them to go out on a limb like that knowing the relationship could end then and there. Imagine the fear, perhaps embarrassment, and potential humiliation, pain, and ridicule they could be subjecting themselves to in such a situation telling someone they cared deeply for they're HIV+. They won't know how you'll react, but they are putting their trust in you that you'll be understanding. I wouldn't overlook someone because of that setback. In fact, I'd probably admire them moreso because they could have hidden it. I definitely wouldn't end a relationship with a chick who was HIV+ solely because there would be limits/precautions on what we could do together sexually.
I'm really saddened by the negative and demeaning nature of some members' comments. Those who are HIV+ are real people, with real emotions, feelings and love. They feel joy, pain, and love the same as the rest of us do. They are no less deserving of understanding, compassion, and love than anyone else. No less.
Please have some respect and decency, whichever way you lean on this matter. It's not like anyone ever asked to be HIV+.
Bro, I really, really respect than and could not have put it in better words.