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If you are single, body changes, concerns about sex and even the diagnosis by itself can affect how you feel about dating. The fear of being rejected keeps some people from seeking the social life they would like to have. 

A health condition should not keep you from seeking the companionship that comes with dating, the fun of dating, or seeking a loving relationship with a person who wants to be with you.

You are a person living with a health condition. You are not the condition. It is only one part of who you are.

Don't be surprised if the type of people you want to date has changed since your diagnosis. Just think of it as part of your New Normal.

Think about when to tell the person you date about your health situation.

• Practice what you will say to someone if you are worried about how to handle telling about your health condition. 
• Think about how he or she might react. Be ready with a response.
• Follow your instincts about when to tell.

Don't assume that people will reject you just because of your diagnosis or any other reason. It's still about common interests, a sexual attraction, forming new social ties. However, rejection was probably part of your dating life before your diagnosis. It's part of what happens. Dating has always involved risks. If it didn't stop you before, it shouldn't stop you now.

The first steps can be the hardest.

It may be helpful to talk with other unmarried people with your condition who have faced the same situation. 

If your health condition keeps you from dating, consider seeking help with a professional and/or a support group.

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