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07/06/2008 11:43
Mizuiro
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 This is something I've been curious about and wanted to ask. What are some experiences with dating or relationships in general while having Lyme. I know it's something I've struggled with. I've met a lot of guys who either don't want to get dragged down by a sicky or want to treat me like a total invalid and never let me out of bed.

I know there have been times I felt too bad to consider dating but there are times like now when I have some problems still but want to be with someone. I just wanted a little feed back on the subject whatever it is.

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Jessica

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07/06/2008 12:46
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 I found out I had Lyme in January '08. I was just about to accept that my dating life would be on hold for quite some time. I went to a clinic for two weeks in March and while I was there, someone I had met months before started calling and checking on me. He was more consistent than any of my friends. By the time I got home, I had an 'instant boyfriend'. Funny how things work. Now we are planning on getting married and expecting a little one in February.

I think it's a balance, like anything else. Of course, I'm not super sick like many people with Lyme but a big part of my life is fighting this disease. If someone is going to be with a Lymie, they have to be a certain kind of special!

If you aren't feeling well, dating might be difficult. I know when I was feeling my worst, my relationships (family, boyfriends, friends) all suffered. It wasn't until I went to the treatment and got a hold on this disease that I felt like me again.

There are quite a few people on this forum who have great significant others/spouses...
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07/06/2008 20:11
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 Ditto, I've struggled with the same thing and it's been especially difficult for me the last three years. Most of my friends are married, have children and grandchildren so during spurts when I have been feeling well, it's hard to meet guys, let alone someone that would be "a certain kind of special" as Clayton put it.

I also find it difficult at times to carry on a conversation, without those uncomfortable, pregnant pauses....since I have problems with word recall...aaaahhhh I just love those cognitive problems!

But I'm still holding out hope!
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07/06/2008 20:29
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 Haha! I've had that problem alot and developed dyslexia which seems to have spread to my speech. I found dating sites helpful though and recent met a great guy. He's always asking me questions and trying to understand everything wrong with me (I don't just have Lyme) as well as always letting me set the pace or asking me what I'm feeling up to. He also understands my new found tick paranoia and lets me avoid grass and trees. I can't help thinking though if he would act any different if I'd met him when I was sicker.

I've decided recently though that it makes a wonderful way to weed out the bad ones early!

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Smee: No... lightning has just struck my brain.
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