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. Lisa Thorley •

    Hi Hunny,

    i-base aren’t able to help people find positive partners. However, have you thought about joining a HIV positive support group? This could be a way of meeting others who are positive. Also depending on where you live, there are dating websites for people who are positive.

  2. Hunny •

    Hi I’m HIV positive, I wont to marry a HIV positive girl.

  3. Lisa Thorley •

    Hi Samumoorthi,

    i-base aren’t able to help positive people find a partner. Have you thought about joining a support group near to where you live? This could be a good way to meet someone. Also, you being positive shouldn’t be a reason why you can’t date women who are negative. Many people do.

  4. samumoorthi •

    Hi, I’m samumoorthi from Tamilnadu in southern India. I’m a HIV positive man looking for a good female relationship. She needs to be 35-45.

  5. tina •

    Am positive and 27 I really want to get married.

  6. Lisa Thorley •

    Hi Tina,

    There’s no reason why positive people can’t get married. You just need to find the right person.

  7. Lisa Thorley •

    Hi Hussain,

    Please see Q1 here:

    http://i-base.info/qa/what-are-the-most-asked-questions

  8. Hussain •

    Hi sir i have hiv testing in govt hospital 2015 july result negtive and 2016 december in tested same negtive but have very problmes 1)jonit pain 2month body weak headche legs pain stomach fly fever cough cold urinary in fire pls help sir

  9. Lisa Thorley •

    Hi Sigma,

    Being HIV positive shouldn’t be a barrier to getting married. Therefore, if you’ve found the right person, then if you want to get married you can.

  10. Sigma •

    Hi, I’m 37 and HIV positive, I really want to get married.

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