The Truth About Dating For People With HIV

By D G Gordon

If there is one thing that all people diagnosed with HIV share in common, it’s a bleak outlook on their future chances of finding love. Times have changed, however, and what was extremely anxiety-inducing 20 years ago has improved by leaps and bounds in recent times. The truth nowadays is that there is no real reason to be alone.

Online Dating for People with HIV
While not everyone is into the online dating game, it is a very appealing option when diagnosed with HIV. The inevitable feelings of shame, an unwillingness to face humiliation, and the sense of being the only one in your situation are seriously alleviated.

How Is Online Dating for People with HIV Better?
The best thing about HIV-related dating sites is that the most terrifying dating prospect – that of having to disclose your HIV status – is over with when you have completed your profile. Since it’s out there for everyone, conversations that occur within these dating sites tend to center around the much more interesting and dynamic aspects of peoples’ personalities, rather than a condition.

Discretion and HIV Dating Sites
Now, just because you have willingly disclosed your HIV status does not mean that you are willing to post a photo; many aren’t and won’t. This is perfectly fine, as the more sophisticated sites have taken this into account and allow you to attach images in messages to specific members with whom you already have a level of comfort.

The Problem with HIV Dating Sites
There are a dozen or so dating sites online that cater to HIV singles, but most have not taken the time to promote themselves, so there is usually a small and inactive member base. This, of course, severely hampers your ability to find a mate, especially if you live in a small to medium-sized city.

One of the very few exceptions to the ‘ghost town’ standard of HIV dating sites online is called HIVPOZ.NET It has a very large database of active HIV singles, and has really gained in popularity in the last couple of years. It is free to sign up so that you can take a look around at potential matches in your city without having to pay for membership. I spend a good deal of time there, and highly recommend it.

Hope this has been helpful, and keep the faith.

HIV Dating Site Profiles – Five Valuable Tips You Must Always Consider

By Ana Smith

There are certain elements which go into making a really interesting HIV dating profile? And it is in your interest to ensure that you heed this advice, especially if you want your profile receiving the attention that it rightly deserves.

Firstly you must remember what your HIV dating profile is there for. A profile is designed to be your advertisement to all the other members of your character. It is your sales pitch if you like. And for this very reason it therefore is competing with hundreds if not thousands of other profiles. Therefore if you want your profile to stand head and shoulders above the rest, take these five tips into consideration.

Tip One: Research.

Before trying to put pen to paper, go and do some research. Log into your HIV dating site and check out your competition. Browse through the other profiles and see if any really stand out to you. Should one catch your interest, then the likelihood is, it will catch others interest also. Write down any ideas you get from studying these member’s HIV dating profiles. You can use their ideas, tailored to your circumstances and personality, but never copy chunks word for word.

Tip Two: The 3 C’s – Concise, clear candour.

When you write your profile write it for the viewer, remember they have loads and loads of alternative profiles to read. Therefore make your profile concise. No one is going to read through a profile which is pages long. Keep it brief and crisp, but also make it clear.

Remember you must keep the viewers attention otherwise they will just click away to the next profile and your opportunity will be lost. So make sure you tell them everything you want them to know. But make it interesting and exciting. If you do not sound appealing then you have lost them.

Lastly remember candour – honesty. Never ever try and spice things up to the extent of fabrication, readers will see through you and know you are too good to be true.

Tip Three: Acquaint them to what you do!

Do not confuse writing your profile to writing your CV. Your HIV dating profile must be personal, so make it so. Allow your character to shine through your descriptions. Tell others what you like, how you spend your time and what you want from life. Try to use simple conversational sentences, which are easy to read. Unless you are an English Professor or you wish to attract one, never try to use complicated language or over detailed descriptions.

Tip Four: Add a real photograph!

Ensure you post a good up-to-date photograph. Make sure it is recent and of decent quality. People like to have an idea of who they are speaking to, so adding an image will greatly enhance your profile getting good responses. The image should be of you by yourself, so if necessary have one taken with a pet or pursuing your favourite hobby if you feel subconscious being alone.

Tip Five: Update regularly!

This applies to both photograph and profile. By adding new interesting things you have done will keep your profile current. This is important as it shows other members that you are actively using the site and that you lead an interesting life. Also your new updated profile may now appeal to members who had previously passed it over.

In conclusion remember this is your sales pitch to the other members of the HIV dating site. So it is vital that it contains your true character and personality. If you follow the above steps in order you will not only find it easier to make your profile interesting, but you will find it easier to write. By ensuring you give a good account of yourself you will find that you receive some great responses from people wanting to know more.

HIV Positive Singles Advice – Is Your HIV Positive Singles Status Getting You Down?

By Ana Smith

If you are one of the thousands of AIDS or HIV positive singles and you are willing to be a little adventurous then what better way to meet new people than to try out one of the HIV online dating sites? The benefits of meeting new people, ease of use and constant support and friendship combined with the increase in confidence experienced by many members are not be sniffed at.

Being single is no fun, especially when all around you are happy in their relationship bubbles. You feel left out, alone and restricted. Some even feel as if there is something wrong with them. However being one of the many AIDS or HIV positive singles is even worse. Dating takes on added pressure, you have a problem; do you tell people at the onset or worry about telling them later? It can make you anxious and sometimes you feel that it is easier just not to bother.

Here is where the HIV dating sites come into their own. They are fun, easy to use and less expensive than trying to meet new people in the conventional way, especially as it is easy to talk to others all over the country at a click of a mouse. Then there is the added bonus of not needing to tell anyone of your HIV or AIDS, they already know and they do not mind one little bit.

No longer do you have to agonise over whether to tell someone at the first, second or subsequent dates. No longer do you have to restrict yourself to dating in the same town, where people know you. With online dating your confidence can soar. And rise it will as you are on a level playing field. People want to hear what you have to say. They look forward to speaking to new and interesting people.

You now have the option to do something about your HIV positive single status. However these AIDS HIV dating sites are not just for love, they can provide strong friendships and support. For members know what it is like to be in your shoes, they wear similar ones themselves. These people really do understand and so will be there with a comforting ear and a joke or two in times of trouble.

There are many different online dating sites to choose from. Make sure however that you choose a good AIDS HIV membership site. There are several to choose from, some which are exclusive and others which cater for the more broader STDs.

To really stand you in good stead go for a site which caters exclusively for your particular issue. For here you will be mixing with other HIV positive singles and so this will ensure that other members understand exactly where you are coming from. This fact alone will increase your confidence as you will be around those who understand you and your needs.

Some sites are free and others charge a membership fee. Paying is not a bad option, as these sites usually have better privacy and security. Some dating sites allow anyone to access profiles and this may not be in your interest. Other sites have added features such as live chat and buddy features. So look around and ensure that the site you choose fits your individual requirements.

Once you have found a good reliable AIDS HIV dating date then you will need to create a personal profile and upload a good up to date photograph of yourself. Your photo and profile are how other members find out about you, so it is important to make these are first-class as you can, ensuring that you are completely honest. Additionally you can read other members profiles and send them messages or ask them for a chat.

Whether or not you find the love of your life – and many members do! You will certainly have some fun and enjoy yourself whilst being you with nothing to hide. So take the leap now and make a difference to your own world. Join an online HIV AIDS dating site today and say goodbye to your HIV positive singles status.