Dating someone with Hep C

[Doggie]

Hi there,

I am having difficulty communicating to my lover that my Hep C that I have had for 18yrs is not a sexually transmitted disease.  I explained how it is transmitted but he is still concerned.  Has anyone else had situation.  I could your support in how to make him feel safe?

Thanks.

[annieCinMD]

I only tell them if it looks like it's going to get intimate. For casual dating, it's not necessary.  I haven't been that interested in anyone in about a year, and now that I'm treating, I have no interest whatsoever in dating. Hopefully the treatment will work, and I'll have the option to not have to tell anyone ever again.