Having relationships None of this is true. People living with HIV fall in love, have sex, have fulfilling relationships, marry, have children (without passing on HIV) – all the things that people who dont have HIV do. When you first meet someone, it can be really exciting and intense as you get to know each other.

How long do HIV people love?

Overall life expectancy for people living with HIV improved from 71 in the 2008-2010 period (and 59 in the 2000-2003 period) to 77 in the 2014-2016 period. By comparison, life expectancy for HIV-negative people was 86 in the 2014-2016 period, shrinking the HIV status lifespan gap to 9 years.

Do people with HIV have to tell their partners?

Partners. Its important to disclose your HIV status to your sex partner(s) and anyone you shared needles with, even if you are not comfortable doing it. Communicating with each other about your HIV status means you can take steps to keep both of you healthy.