With Valentine’s day around the corner, we asked our community of bloggers to share their favorite posts on all things dating. That’s your blog reading for this month sorted!
1.Dating with A Chronic Illness by Life’s A Polyp
This inspiring piece by Jenny chronicles her return to the dating world after divorce and how to deal with the reactions she’s faced when sharing her condition with potential suitors.
Read it here
2. How to Have A Healthy Relationship with Your Body, Even With A Chronic Illness by A Chronic Voice
“Amidst all the expressions of romantic love, I’d like to take some time to honour the bond I have with my body. It’s after all, the most intimate relationship I’ll ever have…” writes Sheryl in this honest and uplifting piece.
Read it here
3.Pippa’s First Date with A Food Allergy by Pippa Stacey
Pippa guest blogs over at URevolution (an amazing site for those of us with chronic illness) about her experiences and tips for dating with a severe food allergy.
Read it here.
4.Is he Mr Maybe or Mr Right by Pink Fortitude
This poignant piece about finding a love who will stick by you in sickness and in health will give you pause for thought about whether your current partner is ‘the one.’
Read it here.
5.Tips for couples who both have a disability by Graphic
Guest blogger Michelle shares her journey of adjusting from being a spoonie with multiple conditions to adapting to her partner also becoming ill. She also shares her invaluable advice for couples in which both have a disability.
Read it here.
6. In Sickness and In Health by Cream Crackered Me
“I guess what I’m trying to say is that if you know of anyone who is suffering with M.E or any other kind of chronic illness and you want to help, then don’t forget their partner for whom this journey is just as exhausting…” Lorna shares her experiences of how her marriage has changed with a ME diagnosis.
Read it here.
7. Why does my husband stay when my chronic illness makes me such a burden? by a Journey through the Fog
“I have asked myself and my husband these questions many times. I am lucky enough to have a supportive and loving partner but surely even he has his limits?” Jo’s reflection on feeling a burden to her husband made us well up and his response is a testament to true love!
Read it here.
8.A dose of love, advice and perspective on Valentine’s Day by Helen’s Journey
If you’re facing valentine’s day as a singleton, give Helen’s post a read. We love her insight into the meaning behind Valentine’s day as well as tips for surviving -and enjoying-the day without a relationship.
Read it here.
9. The Blessings of A Chronic Illness in A Relationship by Hospital Princess
“My illness and I are a package deal. Although no warning at the beginning of the relationship could have prepared him for my health declining to its present state, it takes a special person to willingly surmount the obstacle that is a chronic illness.” If you feel finding love is impossible with a-or multiple-chronic condition/s, this touching post will encourage you otherwise.
Read it here.
10. Can love with a disabled person last aka what does Dr Phil know anyway by Top Lady Talks
“In America last week, the famous talk show host Dr Phil uttered the (now infamous) statement that in a relationship where one of the couples is disabled, they “can be his lover or you can be his caregiver, but you can’t be both…. It won’t work, 100 out of 100 times this won’t work” You won’t be alone in feeling shock and hurt at this quote. Lynley from Top Lady Talks shares her thoughts on the topic, along with reflecting on her own relationship.
Read it here.
What a beautiful roundup for Valentine’s Day. PINNED and Tweeted! Thank you for including my article on Mr. Maybe or Mr. Right. My heart is full of gratitude. Happy Valentine’s Day! Hugs, Holly