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Dating and Relationships

Has heart failure impacted dating and/or relationships in your life? Share your experience, approach, or perspectives here.

  1. I would like to date but I also could have Sudden Death. I wouldn't want to do that to someone. Also with chronic fatigue I don't have the energy to be a fun partner.

    1. One thks for sure we all are born to dye enjoy each and every day u have dnt give up u can get better iam going thru the same things but iam not giving up do u either God bless you ❤️

    2. Thank you. Faith gives me peace. Our bodies like an old house. I'm just going to move into a new home My children said that concept gives them peace of mind & they taught their sons the same thing. So how is your journey going?

  2. You're sweet. Thank you.

    1. Pacing yourself, as you seem to be doing can be helpful to managing ones energy throughout the day. Are you able to take breaks and rest mid-day -Lauren (team member)

    2. I'm retired, thank goodness. I usually have to lay down a lot. I'll be up til I feel sick then I have to lay down til I feel ok couple weeks ago I went to store. Walking around made me sick, have a cold sweat & chills. I have home health which I'm going to start using. Most everything I need gets delivered. So how are you doing?

  3. I have given up on that idea. No libido or erection. I've also lost a lot of weight and don't like the way my body looks, too skinny. I've accepted the situation. Anyway, you don't need a partner to be happy...it's often overrated 😀

    1. Steve dnt give up iam also sick too fite to the wheels fall off I am u can get better God bless u!!!!

    2. oddly enough I always thought I needed a man in my life but having been alone for a long time I have what I always wanted 'Contentment'

  4. I had a friend who wanted to be my boyfriend & would stop by to visit. I told him about my HF diagnosis & haven't seen him since. You find out who your real friends are.

    1. I see u on Facebook friend u dnt look sick at all how are you feeling today

    2. Thank you Funny thing about heart failure- it doesn't show. Send me a friend request and we can chat. I'm always up for good conversation.

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