What to expect when telling your partner you're living with HIV

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S
By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center

We get it — gathering the courage to tell your partner that you're living with HIV can be nerve-wracking and just plain scary. If talking to your partner about HIV has been something on your mind, here are a few things to think about to make sure you can be as prepared for the conversation as possible.

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