Lyme Disease

Is it easy to find a partner and/or maintain relationship when you have Lyme Disease?

People with experience in Lyme Disease give their opinion on whether it is easy or not to have a partner or to maintain a realationship when you are diagnosed of Lyme Disease. What are the possible difficulties in having a relationship?

Is it easy to find a partner and/or maintain a relationship when you have Lyme Disease?

Living with Lyme Disease can present unique challenges when it comes to finding and maintaining a romantic relationship. However, it is important to remember that everyone's experience is different, and while some individuals may face difficulties, others may find understanding and supportive partners.

Finding a Partner:

When it comes to finding a partner, having Lyme Disease may require some additional considerations. It is crucial to be open and honest about your condition from the beginning. While it may be tempting to hide or downplay your illness, it is essential to establish trust and ensure that your potential partner understands the challenges you may face.

One way to approach this is by discussing your Lyme Disease early on in the dating process. This allows both parties to make an informed decision about pursuing a relationship. It is important to remember that not everyone will be equipped to handle the complexities of chronic illness, and that's okay. Being upfront about your condition can help filter out individuals who may not be the right fit for a long-term relationship.

Maintaining a Relationship:

Once you have found a partner who is understanding and supportive of your Lyme Disease, maintaining a healthy relationship requires open communication and mutual understanding.

1. Communication: Regularly communicate with your partner about your symptoms, limitations, and any changes in your condition. This will help them understand your needs and provide the necessary support.

2. Education: Encourage your partner to learn more about Lyme Disease. This will help them gain a better understanding of the physical and emotional challenges you may face. Provide them with reliable resources or invite them to doctor's appointments to learn more about your treatment plan.

3. Flexibility: Lyme Disease symptoms can be unpredictable, and it is important for your partner to be flexible and understanding when plans need to change or activities need to be adjusted. This flexibility will help alleviate stress and ensure a more harmonious relationship.

4. Support: Seek emotional support from your partner when needed. Living with a chronic illness can be emotionally draining, and having a supportive partner can make a significant difference. Encourage open conversations about your feelings and concerns.

5. Self-Care: Take care of yourself and prioritize your health. It is essential to manage your symptoms and seek appropriate treatment. By taking care of yourself, you will be better equipped to contribute to the relationship.

Conclusion:

While finding a partner and maintaining a relationship with Lyme Disease may present challenges, it is not impossible. Open communication, understanding, and mutual support are key to building a successful partnership. Remember that everyone deserves love and companionship, and with the right person, you can navigate the complexities of Lyme Disease together.

by Diseasemaps

No, it isn't. Many people lose family and friends. They may try to understand in the beginning, but they usually won't hang around very often.

8/16/17 by Deanna 2150

It takes an incredible amount of support to be with someone that suffers from Lyme. My advice is to always understand that stress, sickness and injury will always hit someone with Lyme 10 times harder than the average person. When they are healthy they'll take care of everyone, but when sick they will need everyone to care for them.

8/29/17 by missy 2050

Any chronic condition can impact relationships...in a family, at work, socially, etc. The way that Lyme manifests itself in some people is debilitating, making it difficult or impossible to function "normally" in one or more facets of life. Friends, families, coworkers and certainly romantic partners may struggle with the resulting limitations but can benefit from and support the Lyme-infected person by learning about the disease and proceeding with compassion and respect. For new, intimate relationships, I would definitely disclose and discuss it early on. It will undoubtedly interfere with and probably end some of them. Once sexually intimate, I would use protection, indefinitely.

8/31/17 by S. Guthrie 2000

i would say no. your symptoms are all over the place and because it is not supported by the public it woudl be difficult

9/29/17 by Sarah 2550

I think it does put an extra strain on relationships I think it depends but having Lyme is not only hard on patient but those close to them

9/30/17 by Katrina 2000

Yes it can be difficult if you're symptomatic. Safe sex is important and open communication as in any relationship.

10/1/17 by Sonya 2000

I dont want to lie, it is not... And it makes me cry just thinking about it...

10/9/17 by Jessie 1600

Yes love can be found and in true love sickness is forgiven. I had my partner before lyme but im sure it can be difficult. There are lyme dating sites on FB.

10/25/17 by Andrea 2120

No no no! I’ve been so fortunate to have such an amazing fiancé however long term marriages suffer greatly. It’s a hard disease on everyone.

3/9/18 by Niki 8100

No, not at all. We are always tired, some can’t walk, some have seizures all day, some have tremors and panic attacks, it hurts to be intimate for some. After while most get tired of watching you in a bed. So, remember this and let your spouses and significant others have a life outside of our sickness

3/14/18 by Nikolettie 2700

I don’t have much advice because all I can say is to take care of you

5/26/18 by Bethany Wing 2100

All relationships are hard. This is an added complication to maneuver.

2/1/20 by Lori 2550

It is not easy because of your symptoms, your life is reduced to recovering and because of the possibility of sexual transmission

12/16/21 by José 7770

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No, in most cases d people with a partner and Lyme disease has resulted in the rupture of this bond. Know someone having Lyme disease and result in partner is also rare, because the patients have difficulty relating socilamente.

9/12/17 by N6. Translated

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difficult, I have the luck to be loved, understood and cared

9/15/17 by Emiliano Ignacio Rodriguez. Translated

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Yes,it is difficult to But the worst is when you have small daughters and by the symptoms that you can't even take them out to the park

9/27/17 by Amparochiqui. Translated

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I was diagnosed with having a husband and child of five years old, my diagnosis was early and I have always had the support of my family, while it is true that there is not a lot of information and you may become tired, the people who truly love you always support you, live this disease accompanied is always better!

10/30/17 by Pamela. Translated

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