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How would one tactfully approach the life partner of a dear friend who has the HIV virus, possibly AIDS?

I discovered a few years ago that a dear friend of mine, in another state, had contracted the HIV virus. No confirmation was given as to whether it had progressed to AIDS, and I did not ask what I considered personal questions. I believed that my friend would elaborate if/when he chose to, and continued to "be there" by phone if/whenever he called. He would call me and detail the laboratory studies, medications, physicians, and complications he was having as a result of all that.

I am unable to visit him, but correspond by e-mail and wait for his calls. He hasn't called in a few months now. HIs life-partner has called, saying my friend is "feeling better, gaining weight, eating better, etc..." but always states that my friend is "not up to speaking" to me.

This may sound cruel, but I believe the life-partner is waiting for my friend to die, and may not be telling me the truth. Do I still not "but in" where not wanted? I do not want to lose touch...Or have I already?

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  • Oberon
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    You sweet sweet girl. You are a good friend to be so concerned. I'm sure that they both are aware of this. I don't believe that you have lost touch anymore than everyone else in their lives. It's a hard time for him at the moment. He feels ashamed and depressed. I know personally what you are talking about.

    My advise, keep calling. Bug the Hell out of them, if necessary. What ever you do, don't let them think for one minute that you aren't there. They need you so badly right now. In time, this will pass. But knowing that you care and are doing your best to keep in touch, means the world to both of them.

    We need friends like you around, and people like you in the world. You have a big heart and a caring soul. Bless you.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    It's relatively a well step 4rm u,To accumulate the general public Advice On this Question. in these days in our country ther is a tremendous no. of AIDS sufferers they r in different Countrie's additionally But Unlike Other Countries They Dont Get Love,Sympathy N Help in our Country,There R many Reasons For That N the first Thing is our considering, We all Must Know That this Disease does now not Spread via touching,consuming in combination or through Kissing. We additionally ought to realize that it most effective doesnot unfold From Unsafe Sex there r additionally many different factors so we ought to now not see a AIDS sufferer as a Unmannerd or Characterless man or woman. We ought to Also realize that the man or woman soreness 4rm this disorder isn't unhygenic. Our executive could also be spreading awarness concerning this subject so all of us ought to pay concentration toward all the ones programmes n we ought to attempt to acquire up to know-how we would possibly accumulate. Besides All this we ought to additionally instruct humans Who Dont realize something About This disorder, humans ought to realize that how they are going to preserve themshelves 4rn this disorder N how they are able to aid humans soreness 4rm this Disease. Thats All.

  • 1 decade ago

    sorry to hear about ur friend

    What may be most likely is that they are trying not to make a big deal of it having a person u care for dat has HIV its not so easy you try to make person feel more confortable and make them feel better on wateva they do.

    Dont ask just yet try to get in touch once a week (really depends on u) they sometimes get aggresive easily due to the med. that they take so try to be patient I think they will tell you when something happens. Just try to be in contact still everything in life happens for a reason even if it doesnt seem fair.

  • DEATH
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Unfortunately, no, you don't butt in on this one. For some reason or another the partner (and maybe your friend) doesn't seem to want to speak to you. If you happen to know the friend's family or other friends, you might consider asking one of them about this particular situation. Ask them if they know why you are not being allowed to speak to your friend.

    It could be that your friend's condition has progressed and he has deteriorated to the point of having a form of dementia where for some reason he feels you are not looking out for his best interest. You can't control that situation at all.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    A person who would stick by another duricng such a trying time is unlikely to be the type who is wanting his lover to die. AND this partner is calling with updates on his lovers health - another good sign this person is a loving caring partner.

    I think you are way off base on this issue. Continue to send e-mails.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Try to stay in touch with your friend. Unitl you clear if from them personally, I would not believe any of his partners excuses. If your friend thinks you are butting in too much he should let you know.

  • 1 decade ago

    It doesn't hurt to keep trying. There may be some jealousy on the part of his partner. I would keep attempting to contact him.

  • 1 decade ago

    they both would have HIV would they not?you should talk to them all you can and maybe try and help your friend feel better life is short enough

    Source(s): that AIDS/HIV is bad.i know a few people that have it and they are not gay and i feel so bad from them.i do not wish that on anyone.i do not like to see people suffer
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