Probably My Last Hoorah

[Guest elwood]

Michael,

Will's wise words sum up my feeling pretty well. I feel you are courageous to speak out as you have and I respect you for it.We must all care enough about each other and respect each other enough to be prudent and as safe as possible,always realizing that there are no guarantees and there is always some risk. Best of luck to you.

[Guest sdmuscl4hire]

More than likely its just the same nasty little man with a different name

[Guest sdmuscl4hire]

And yet again I have found my ignorance and inability to explain myself has done more harm than good.

 

I applogize for any ill feelings that may have come about this post, it was not intended for that purpose

[Losgatan]

>And yet again I have found my ignorance and inability to

>explain myself has done more harm than good.

>

>I applogize for any ill feelings that may have come about

>this post, it was not intended for that purpose

 

Michael,

 

There's absolutely no reason for you to apologize. If this board has any value at all, it should be a place where we can vent our feelings and benefit from the opinions of others. ;-)

[FrancoDiSantisxxx]

Sero-discordant

 

>I'm sorry you feel that way, sdmuscl - because that sentiment doesn't represent me at all. I have posted a

>number of times on this forum that while I am not HIV positive I am involved in a long-term relationship with a

>man who is. I love him more than I can express in any written words. I have never been worried about contracting

>HIV, even though I know the possibility exists. I know him to be fine, upstanding, intelligent, handsome human being,

>someone I hope to spend the rest of my life with. I would never kick someone to the curb because of their HIV status,

>either as a friend or a lover. I value the human being too much for that.

 

 

The one thing that frequently trouble mes in the message center, particularly in the Deli and the Lounge, is often how escorts are treated like produce, or more specifically like so many pieces of furniture: we need a smooth bottom in this corner, a total top to hold up that wall and perhaps a muscular, ripped body over the coach.

 

On the other hand, one aspect which often brightens my day as I look throughout this site is the genuine affection, concern and humanity between those of us who make the choice to treat one another as human beings.

 

That said, I would also like to point out that there is substantial evidence, particularly clincal research, that reflects that sero-discordant relationships can exist and succesfully navigate the issue of infection. It requires education, attention, and care but one should expect no less in a relationship, be it short-term or long-term.

 

And, Michael, your honesty reflects both courage and a desire to speak truth, both of which are much to be commended. Be well.