Would you marry someone that has a chronic illness??

9penguin · 2020-01-09T19:06:04+00:00

No because men won't do the same for women.

derpinat_butter · 2020-01-09T19:08:25+00:00

Depends how much illness interviened with everyday life.

geishageishageisha · 2020-01-09T18:43:22+00:00

I think if you have any doubts about the person specifically because of the chronic illness, then you’re not a good match for them. It would be a waste of both your times

DallasOMalley · 2020-01-09T20:31:48+00:00

Depends. I have a chronic, progressive disease that has and can affect a relationship. I think it really depends on how that person is dealing with it.

If they're making a genuine effort to cope with the chronic illness and thrive despite that (and we were, of course, compatible), sure. I'd date them.

For example, if I had to choose between dating a man who's perhaps disabled due to his chronic disease but making every effort to be healthy and happy, and a man who's disease-free but a giant baby who refuses to adult and care for himself, I'd choose the man with the chronic disease.

TheHistoryMachine · 2020-01-09T18:30:20+00:00

Of course I would, if I loved them.

mariadoeseverything · 2020-01-09T21:53:24+00:00

No. I would take such a situation to mean that I would be expected to be a nurse.

My period is a serious chronic condition. Not joking - I bleed buckets. I have to empty out a full menstrual cup as much as three times a day. It's called menhorraghia, and it's hell to deal with 7 days of the month.

That said, I've never asked anyone to take care of it for me. I would never expect someone to.

The last man I was with couldn't survive a temporary illness without driving me up a wall.

radlyubov · 2020-01-09T19:33:48+00:00

i don't believe in marriage, but i would partner up with someone with a chronic illness. i would not have children with them if the illness was genetic.

May26th · 2020-01-10T11:51:11+00:00

I married a perfectly healthy guy. He had a near death experience that left him requiring long-term care with permanent physical issues. I did everything to care for him. I didn't mind, I loved him. What I did mind, was whenever I got sick, he was a total a$$hole to me. Would I do it again? Not a chance.

zolbutrin · 2020-01-09T22:39:30+00:00

Depends on their attitude and how they approach it

Whateverbabe2 · 2020-01-10T18:59:45+00:00

Not if I was expected to be their caretaker

Witchyko · 2020-01-10T13:20:26+00:00

If you want to be the caretaker of him and his then as well chronic ill offspring, just go on, Pickmesha. Nope, run as fast as you can, PLEASE!

Title	Would you marry someone that has a chronic illness??
Author	Ty5u7v
Upvotes	15
Comments	11
Date	January 9, 2020 4:34 PM UTC (4 years ago)
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