According to the American Sexual Health Association, Sexually Transmitted Diseases including HIV/AIDS have wrecked many marriages. Telling your partner you have contracted an HIV is not easy. There are many partners who have broken up because of one of them infecting another with HIV/AIDs. It is, therefore, important to understand how to break the silence in order to maintain the relationship at the end of the day. Do not just wake up one fine morning and tell him or her you were diagnosed with a disease. Here is a simple guide to tell him you contracted an HIV/AIDs.

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1. Talk to other HIV-Positive People 

 Talking to other people who are already HIV positive will make understand what it means telling your partner you have been infected. Ask them how their partners reacted and they also responded upon realizing that they have the deadly diseases. Individuals who are already infected with the diseases will guide on how to deal with the effects.

2. Arm yourself with the facts 

 There are chances that your partner will have several questions about the diseases. It is wise to prepare yourself with figures and facts that will make him know that having the disease does not mark the end of life. Make sure the facts are from a reliable source.

3.Timing

 Never disclose your status to a person who has stressed already. Wait until he is a stable mood to accept the reality. In addition, do not break the silence in public because it might cause more harm than good.

4. Be Patient

 Do not rush into informing your partner about your status. Find out his or her belief about the diseases. There are some people who believe having the disease is the end of life. Such persons must be talked to in a careful manner if you want to avoid breakups5Be braveDiscussing HIV status needs bravery. You must be ready for anything once you break the silence. If you are not brave enough then you must gather courage or else you will blow up things at the end of the day.

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