Q and A

Question

Can I get married if I am HIV positive?

14 January 2008. Related: All topics, Living with HIV long-term, Newly diagnosed.

Hi. Can I marry if I am HIV positive? I am only 28 male, and just diagnosed. How long I can live if I start HAART in future? Do you also think there will be more treatement options in future? Thank you

Answer

Answer: Simon Collins

Yes, most countries have no legal obstacles against marriage, though many countries do have laws that saw you need to tell your partner about your HIV status. There are some countries where discrimination limits human rights, so it also depends where you live.

Many HIV positive men get married – to partners who are either HIV positive or HIV negative. If their partner is HIV-negative it is still possible to have children

270 comments

  1. Roy Trevelion •

    Hi Ernest,

    Please see this Q&A about websites to meet other people who are HIV positive. You can click through on the links to the personals section for poz.com in the answer.

    The check list at this link is a good overview if you are new to meeting people by internet.

  2. Ernest •

    Am 23 years HIV positive I was affected last two years and started medicine immediatelly ,am from East Africa,and looking for a partner to marry me

  3. Roy Trevelion •

    Hi Linah,

    It’s good that you’ve started HIV meds (ART). Here’s an introduction to ART that has lots of info for you.

    Please see this Q&A for how to meet other HIV positive people.

  4. Linah •

    Am 23 years HIV positive I was affected this year and started medicine immediatelly ,am from East Africa,and looking for a partner to marry me

  5. Roy Trevelion •

    Hi Fawad,

    Please see this Q&A for the answer about websites to meet other HIV positive people.

  6. fawad •

    hi i m 29 year old man HIV+ I need a girl HIV + far marrige so plz cantect me

  7. Roy Trevelion •

    Hi John,

    I’m sorry but i-Base doesn’t have resources to answer more questions about testing and transmission. But please see here for all frequently asked questions.

  8. JOHN •

    I’m 25, i had unprotected s*x with hiv+ girl a week ago and i feel like dying because am afraid of testing positive

  9. Roy Trevelion •

    Hi Uttam,

    Many HIV positive men get married – to partners who are either HIV positive or HIV negative. If their partner is HIV-negative it is still possible to have children.

    What HIV meds are you taking? Do you have access to your viral load and CD4 count?

  10. uttam •

    HI am uttam singh . I am 22 years old i wil marrid hiv+ girl

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