you say "auto-immune disease," and many people instantly think of AIDS or an equivalent.
There are many kinds. Hell, I have one.
The idea of dating someone with an autoimmune condition doesn't bother me. It just means I need to be aware of her needs and how she is feeling.
My big concern is the potential hereditary nature of the condition, because, seeing as I have a mild condition also, and I would like to be a father one day, I worry that if both parents had immune conditions, it could ensure that our child would face health issues of their own.
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It hurts to say this, but I would not date her. It is due to fear of birth defects in her kids due to the medication. I seriously believe that not all testing is even possible to rule out that every drug is safe. I believe birth defects are possible. So many people today are on meds and yet so many kids end up with ADHS, or autism or some other issue, it is hard to argue that meds are totally safe.
I voted yes, since I have an autoimmune disorder as well and I'm not a hypocrite. It's not contagious or anything like that. But I still feel bad being sick, like it's unfair to the guy. He doesn't have to do anything for me, I can manage this on my own, but still. Your sister sounds better off than what I have, so I don't see issues with her dating guys that want to.
I have ulcerative colitis so I would date a guy with an autoimmune disorder because we're on the same boat lol.
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This sounds cheesey, but love truly knows no bounds. It's better to let yourself fully love someone, even if their sick or have a short time to live, than not love someone to the fullest extent because your scared of what's going to happen.
My uncle fell in love with a wo. an who was terminally ill, he loved her more than a person can love another one, and she died right before they were able to get marry, and he never once regreted it. Knowing true love, even for just a day, is just as good as knowing it for a lifetime. I hope your sister finds the right person.It depends the autoimmune disease she has. You said it can be related to genetics, that is a major concern when thinking about passing this potentially dangerous disease to your kids one day.
I dunno, the relationship would have to be outstanding at the very lesstI said yes, but an not really a fan of marriage anymore. Four pills doesn't sound as bad as some things out there. I am not really a fan of pills or chemicals, and would wonder what other options would be available other than continuous medication. Sometimes all these chemicals leech and breaking down their complex structures is a headache.
I say yes. From your description it doesn't sound as if it is transmittable and it can skip generations so there is a high probability that any children had in this relationship aren't automatically at risk of having this issue. I see no problem with it. That how ever doesn't guarantee compatibility.
Sure, big deal. Of course there are diseases that if someone had, I'd never date like incurable stds but most diseases aren't a problem, especially controlled ones.
I'm sure she'll find a wonderful husband or wife. Tell her not to worry. My sister's friend has an autoimmune disorder and she's the sweetest, kindest girl. If someone has a problem with your sister's disorder, then they don't deserve her.
I personally wouldn't marry anyone cause I think marriage is a useless and obsolete concept. With that said, I am curious. Would she marry a guy who has had a colostomy and shits in a bag?
I know how it feels to have an autoimmune disease, i myself got alopcia areata which make my imune system attack my hair and make me lose it...
i have read a lot about diffrent types of autoimune disease what you have may sounds like the disease is named Corticosteroids and my mother has it she needs to take meds everyday or else she will feel sick.
i would probably marry the girl but i wouldn't have kids because the disease can be passed to the child.
Like it passed to me...it would kinda depend on what type of disease but maybe
My wife has one too. But her life expectancy is no way as good as your sister's.
Statistically she should already be dead.
We learned it only after years of marriage. I'd still marry her if we had to restart our life.You need to name the disease otherwise it is unfair for anyone to answer either way
I have arthritis so I'd be a hypocrite if I said no, so yes I would date a girl with one. My only concern would be that our kids would have autoimmune issues since both parents have them.
I picked yes but that answer would have applied when I was younger. Now that I'm older though I don't want to get married at all to nobody.
No, but I wouldn't marry any girl in the first place. Marriage doesn't serve any purpose.
Yes I have autoimmune disorders so I'd be a hypocrite if I rejected someone on that basis.
Probably, I have to take medication for mental disorders
Yea, but depends what kind I have 3 different auto immune diseases myself.
If I love her and she makes me happy and fulfills me why not?
If she really loves me , then nothing can stop me from marrying her.
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