Because Cancer isn't contagious...what the hell kind of comparison was that? I was actually really interested in your opinion, but it's just as baseless as all the others. Love....yes love is wonderful, but is it wonderful enough that you would be okay with contracting the HIV from your partner? I would of appreciated your thoughts on THAT.
@RoveryTroll Honesly, if you weren't having unprotected sex then you wouldn't have to worry about your partner.. Just think about this would you feel better knowing the person you were going to have sex with was HIV positive because he told you, or would feel better just fucking someone and not knowing....
wow you made me feel so good about myself thank you for this video man i needed this alot , it definately made me emostional as well as think; god bless you man.
agreed with some of you , love is love but even when you're in love you must not be foolish and remember to always put yourself and your health first . even with all the drugs out there to help with the virus there isn't no cure ! & when I have children I want to live as long as possible being healthy to see them grow and , there kids & maybe even there's. with HIV you can't do that !
agreed with some of you , love is love but even when you're in love you must not be foolish and remember to always put yourself and your health first . even with all the drugs out there to help with the virus there isn't no cure ! & when I have children I want to live as long as possible being healthy to see them grow and , there kids & maybe even there's. with HIV you can't do that !
agreed with some of you , love is love but even when you're in love you must not be foolish and remember to always put yourself and your health first . even with all the drugs out there to help with the virus there isn't no cure ! & when I have children I want to live as long as possible being healthy to see them grow and , there kids & maybe even there's. with HIV you can't do that !
All I have to say is wow. I just happened to bump into this video blog and it's good to know there are well rounded gay people out there. Inspiration at its best, I don't know what your situation is but it's good to know that he was truthful to tell you about it. What a great guy, very commendable. You stay up. Be blessed!!!!
Wow, I dated a guy recently with hiv, it was difficult at first, but the relationship ended, i have since tested negative(always was careful) but i am really impressed with this video, thats for sure, very intelligent young man here. Rare to see. Breath of fresh air.
I RESPECT YOUR OPINION BUT MY HEATH COMES FIRST BEFORE LOVE JUST LIKE PPL SAY O "HE STRESSING ME OUT HE GOTTA GO"..IM SORRY I JUST WUD'NT PUT MYSELF IN ANY POSITION TO POSSIBLY CATCH ANYTHING..LOVE IS LOVE BUT PEOPLE FALL IN LOVE MANY TIMES SO... LIKE I SAID I VALUE YOUR OPINION BUT WHAT IF U WERE A WOMAN AND WAS W/ SUM1 HIV+ AND YOU WANTED TO HAVE KIDS?--THEN WHAT WUD YOU DO?---LOVE IS WHAT CAUSES A LOT OF PROBLEMS...THE LAST THING ANYONE NEED IS THEIR HEALTH TO B A PROBLEM TOO..
Like putting just 1 slug in the (1) change, spin the chamber, pull the trigger. You could actually do it all day without an incident. Russian something.
@fukkoutahere I would definately date someone who was hiv+ or who had aids, even they need to feel loved in this horrible world. Would you want to die with aids and be completely alone?
IT is based off the maturity of the individuals. Dating someone HIV+ has nothing to do with being desperate or anything. If and when you are in love with someone and that are HIV+. You don't despise the person you love them inspite of. You must put yourself in their situation the stereotype of HIV+ people is finding someone to love them with their condition. I sympathise in that they have to live their life wondering will they ever find true love. something to think about.
Love is love if you truly love the individual that you are with, it does not matter if he is + and you are -. The only thing that matters is that you guys love each other. Wish I can find my soul mate to be with the rest of my life.
(Pt1) WOW! I can't believe the ignorance of people even in this time & date. When this disease first made its debut to general public its stigma was associated with GAY MEN, and now look at the numbers today. AIDS affects every one, and I still don't get that people don't get that. I know this beautiful guy (Inside & out) who was diagnosed with the virus in 1985, and was told he would be dead in 5 years. He wanted to end his life early, but he didn't...He kept fighting, and to this day he is
@sheka03 I think this is a beautiful thing. I read through many of the comments about this video and people saying that they wouldn't date someone HIV + but, at the same time, they will lay down and have sex with someone that they first meet, that same day. Yes you can use protection all you want but, mistakes can happen. I would rather date someon HIV+. Then there would be no suprises. I know some great HIV+ people. Beautiful people who made a mistake, like many of our friends have. It's real!
i've got to be honest with you, i asked myself the same thing. and the majority of people i would say no, i don't want to jepordize my negative status. but i love someone who is with someone else and i'm most certain that they are +. and deep within i know that i love them enough to stay and take care of them and love them through it. we would just have to take exra care and precautions. that's just how strong my love is and i can't help it.
It's a virus not a disease 1st off. So the reason why no one would reject dating a person with, let's say lung cancer, is cuz A. it's nots an STI, and B. that person with the cancer blood/saliva/semen is not infected. Wake up dumb ass, why play Like that with your life. What if y'all break up after 6 months; and the whole time you were with sicko, you've knowingly screwed him, and he has HIV; now your next partner/ lover is at risk. Gay or straight it's a slippery fucking slope.
@NastyHick Your name suits you well... I just have two questions, where does saliva come into play with HIV? Also, did you not hear him say "you know what you have to do," that means use a condom. Gee you're bright.
man im mad that you are gay im a hopeless romantic myself and sometimes i just want someone just to hold me and chill and watch movies don't have to say anything just know what the other is feeling and both be okay i would date someone thats HIV + as long as they told me so we could be safe are i be safe.
I like the way u compared dating somebody with HIV and somebody who has cancer. Thats a real big question that every body has to ask them selves. Me peronally im HIV negative, but i have some friends who are posotive and are affraid of dating pple cause they dont no how to tell he or she that they are. Like you said love is love which is 100% true, and if they still want to b with them just strap up all the time...etc. but i fully understand where u coming from man :)
I think you’d be surprised at how many would say "Yes" to the question.
I would like to believe that most humans are good in nature and can look to the "internal" essence of a woman or a man, despite having such a troubling disease. The walls & stigma surrounding the virus is crumbling a bit, and more & more ppl are feeling comfortable talking about it. So why shouldn't an HIV negative and an HIV positive person be able to date.
you really DONT deserve to be single ... your fucking sexy& i think im falling in love with you watching this lol . just kidding but you seem very real& mature and sexy so just keep doing you, youll find someone <3333
awwww. he is so cute. naw but i feel him on that. Love is Love though. i would too. i actually have. just the fact that you're able to be so open with it though, is big. lowkey made a nigga's eyes water with this video. keep doing ya thing pa.
I would not knowingly date anyone who was HIV positive. I would be their friend, I would be there for them through thick and thin. But never would I date anyone with any type of sexually transmitted disease. I don't care how fine they are.
the only way that i could be with somebody that have HIV is if that person gave it to me. the reason for thta is because most likely nobody would want me cause I have HIV. but other than that i couldnt be with a person that has it. you have to think that there is a chance that you two wont work out.
i think u r been very postive about everything, bt will i datee some one wit hiv the answer is no, bt i will neva treat a person like a outcast...now if im in a relationship n in so deeply in love n like u said love is love that just a chance i will take for that person bc one it would be late bt its nothin that i can change so i love that person the same n love them more each n everyday...i had a aunt that was hiv postive n never look at her any different..i love her the same n love is love
Love is love, but one must love oneself most of all. (I'm speaking in terms of taking RISKS) The true God didn't give us life to simply throw it away. I have family and friends who love me enough for me not to WANT to take unnecessary chances with my life. The choices you make DOES have an effect on your loved ones.
And there is a difference btw cancer and hiv, if contracted through sex. Real Talk here brah.
However, I will never date a person infected simply because I love myself. I am old enough to know that when in the heat of the moment and a condom is not readily available chances are unprotected sex will eventually happen. I refused to put my life at risk.
I would love a person with or without the HIV+ virus. We can share the same bedroom/bathroom and it will not bother me. We can dish food out from the same pot and it wouldn't bother me.
I've been following your video blogs for sometime now, and I must say that truly admire your honesty. Most people would have never thought to post anything of a sort on youtube, but you my friend , chose to do otherwise, and in doing so, didn't suga coat nothing!!!! That what I love the most about your video blogs! Keep it up!
Hey Jared... I've done seen just about all of your Video Uploads. This is the only one i had to give all of my thought and concentration to and to answer your question I would Date someone HIV+ Love is my Highest Goal in life and to have true love the more. 1 Luv JusJinx
Ok lets think about this. Obviously sleeping around isn't a good idea...but you can't get HIV from the people you're sleeping around with UNLESS 1 OF THEM HAS HIV.
By sleeping around you'll INCREASE your chances of getting HIV.
You can sleep with 1 person and get HIV...if they have HIV.
You wouldn't necessarily have to have sexual relations with a person that is diagnosed HIV+. Its Not an Obligation THerefore I respond the way i do bcuz I believe in different ppl and same equality. (LOL That just sounded like a speach)
I am Glad you are a man of integrity and you understand unconditional love... I as well would date someone positive. As you have stated 2 out 0f four people in NYC are poz and the statistics are worse in other cities.I'm not sure of the current stats in Philly where I am, but regardless the virus is part of our community and we will deal with it until it is eradicated.......Thank you for this post!
well i was so in love with my ex and i told him one day that " if he caught aids from someone i would still love him the same, i wouldnt leave his side" thats true love man.....
Dating someone with cancer is completely diff. from HIV. I would definitely date someone with cancer...but HIV I would be more cautious. I think that we could maintain a healthy relationship without sexual contact. However the person may feel sexually deprived and it would be better for them to have sexual relations with other people who have the same status as them. Also couples where one is HIV+ and the other is not they can experiment with toys to sexually pleasure each other....I would :)
never thought i would, was kind of scare just the thought of it, but guess what i dated a guy never knew about the situation but when he told me. it didn't scared me one bit till this day,i never thought i would love this person with all my heart,he is my parner my lover my friend regardless of anyone and anything.i would never ever give him my back.even if we were friends wich we not but, no one ask for this, u r only human,,
Your love of people makes your smile even more beautiful. If only people would learn that we are all in this together and that it could be you. We all have made mistakes. We need to learn to love. Love never fails.
WOW, You are a very special person. I loved your answer. I feel the same. By the way are you single. lol or at least have a brother. Peace and please keep smiling.
it would be my biggest loss! I dont know if he would make it through but I am here standing strong ready to fight with him hoping and wishing that one day its just the monster we have to face! We could live with that! Im gonna stop now clearly I could go on.... best said LOVE IS LOVE
Wow ok first thing thank you for this! I have to say you are a beautyful soul! I am in love and engaged with a man who not only recently has been diagnosed with lymphoma cancer but also tested positive! I COULD NEVER LEAVE HIS SIDE!! to do so would be unfair to myself and him! I have found the man that I want to spend the rest of my life with! My perfect match! to leave because of it! knowing that theres only one of him in this world.... I cant bare the thought!
Glad to hear you say that...Very adult of you and I truly wish you the best that life has to offer. Too many people out here would rather sleep with people and choose to ignore the "important" questions, but when given the truth, people have a tendency to back away. All people deserve love, no matter what the situation or circumstance, as long as they are adult enough to come to the table correctly.
The difference between HIV and cancer is someone can't give you cancer! DUH
Now I think HIV+ people need love, support, intimacy, etc. just as much as the next person. A disease does not remove one's humanity.
Personally I could never knowingly be with someone who is HIV+. Now if I met a wonderful man, we hit it off, developed a relationship, fell in love and then he revealed his + status that diff. I'm PISSED bc you lied to me, but that doesn't make the love go away...
We'd have to figure something out and work through this issue like any other issue in a relationship. We'd have to deal with the sense of betrayal I'd feel from him witholding something significant from me. We'd have to deal with the inevitable fear I'd have of being sexually intimate with him. We'd have to think about the kids issue...lots of conversation would be had, but I can't say I'd immediately be like eff you and dump him once my heart is already invovled.
You really touched me....you expressed yourself so beautifully...Youre a beautiful human being...with a big heart....i feel the same way you do...Louis/Chicago
(Because you can get it) for me it is to risky but hay everyone is sleeping with everyone gay or straight so you just never know but if I knew about it no I would not at all I am not strong enough to deal with a issue like that.
it's not about Someone being HIV...but what you feel for that Person. if There is love There's, a Friend. someone you can have buy yourside love is love..love is one love is us love is WE.
if real (LOVE) comes in more then just one POSITIVE package then I would take it he knows his stats and we could learn more about it together I rather know and would have a much much much more respect for him for telling. open your eyes men they way it's going with these dl brothas men knowing and not knowing infecting alot of people innicent men women and children are being exposed to this but to answer the question I would
my heart beats with you on every aspect of this vlog. i was an aids buddy... love is love. Once real love comes around, aint nothing can compare. My 1st BF took care of his down the line BF with aids, was so hard on him, almost broke him, but love is love. im so lucky im HIV NEG, but i would date an HIV + man in a NY min if he was the one for me.
I dated someone with hiv and still love him to this day. I was very educated about the disease and it didn't bother me and did not let that distract my love for him. I also didn't dwell on it or bring it up, unless he was having one of those days, where he was feeling sorry for himself. Like you say love is love and although we are not together I'm still hiv-. Be encouraged people and let love rule..
That is a very hard question to answer it depends on the siduation but why put yourself through that ??? I guess you really have to LOVE that person before finding out they were hiv +. but no one is immune inless there not having sex so lets all try to be more oppened minded caring and compassionate
People that give dramatic answers such as "HELL NO" are the main ones spreading this unforgivable diease. Love can get you through any addiction, diease or any other problems. WHERE IS THE LOVE PEOPLE!!!
If you're a black gay man you have already dated someone that's positive and that's only if you are not one of the majority of black gay men that are positive and not even aware of it. As such, I would never stop to think twice about dating someone who told me they were +ve, and in fact their honesty would be even more attractive to me, and the knowledge would allow us to be even more careful. Other than that, I assume that everyone I sleep with is +ve, and so I always use protection
Luv is about being honest, I dated a guy 10 years my senior at a very young age. He never told me he had HIV, we dated for 3 yrs. I thought I'd never get it because I didn't sleep around, it took a few years before I let him do certain things with me intimately. As a result I got HIV also. I have been honest with anyone I've dated since and even they wouldn't be honest with me about their status. Protect yourself always! Don't make the same mistake thinking somone Luvs U enough not 2 hurt you
Its hard to find love being hiv+, im open about it and try not to let it affect my life, but I dont think ill date anyone hiv-,But thanks for the blog, it stopped me crying for a while.
You blog has just stopped my heart aching for a while, I hiv+ and was dating a guy for over a year who was hiv-, we lived together and ~I thought he was the one. But the hiv+ aspect was to much and we split yesterday, im one of the most loving guys on the planet and I did everything I could to love him in ways he could only dream off.
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I am straight but, someone in my family who died from that shit was later found out to be gay. I am in the medical field, and you fags are flowing with HIV. The disease is highly prevelant in your community. Especially, with all the DL fags out here. When your dealing with fags who have families, and they take that shit back to their wives. But, all I know is if I have 50 gay patients in one week, atleast 40 of them have HIV. Not everyone who gets it can live for 10-20 years.Blogger ur an idiot
pwillwin, you are the idiot! There's no way your ignorant ass could possibly work in the medical field with dumbass comments like that. There is a difference between fags, dl, etc, learn the difference. By your stupid comments you are being part of the problem and none of the solution. Karma is strong and what you put out will come back 100 fold! Yeah you're one of those that like the brothers " for that mandingo mentality" pwillwin you are clearly the idot here!!
Where have you been all my life ?? I have to say as a HIV+ man I have ben treated like dirt by most just because I have hiv and it's it so very very nice to see a man that is real and have the right mind to think that it don't matter what someone has it is who they are and for that I want to say thank you with all my heart you have really like gave me hope that someday I will find a good man ...Travis
For a very long time something known as "HIV/AIDS" has been *more* than a disease in its dimensions to the point where it is beyond the farthest depths of our deepest expressible fears, far beyond what words can only begin to describe.
Maybe, in part, it's because of my awareness of this that HIV-seropositivity would never be a hindrance for me in dating someone at all.
and you are right. love is not falling out of the sky (it might rain men but it don't rain love)...so be loved by the few who actually do love you.
I would have never guessed you to be a romantic...LOL...I'm gonna get on ya'll about me having to find out about life through your blogs. We were just exchanging about this...
Thirty is still a baby. Your not as bad as me I tell people I'm almost 40. (I'm 27)
People are afraid of things they don't know. I respect people who say NO Way. That's a real feeling.
This makes me cry to hear that you have friends with HIV because I think I still feel that it is not a reality cause I've never known someone with it. Happiness and love are key. Lovers come and go.
If Life brought True Love to me, along with HIV+ in the same person, how could I do anything but love them. After all, it's a part of who they are, not who they are.
As a Proud African American Transgender Woman who is approaching 30 herself (Jan 15), I've often ask myself the same question. I'd like to say YES. But FEAR is a compelling emotion. Nonetheless ~ my answer is YES.
You would? Wow, there is hope for me and you, *smile*. Thanks for this. I often find myself wondering if I will ever find anyone to love me unconditionally like that. So far, I have had negative experiences when I disclose. But, I never ever will not disclose to someone I plan on sleeping with or want to know better. I feel I owe them that choice. Up until this point their choice has not been me.
Reminds me of the situation with Junito and Ricky from Noah's Arc. I think I could date someone who is HIV+ because I would think they would, more so than the average person, appreciate life and the simple things that life has to offer.
Because Cancer isn't contagious...what the hell kind of comparison was that? I was actually really interested in your opinion, but it's just as baseless as all the others. Love....yes love is wonderful, but is it wonderful enough that you would be okay with contracting the HIV from your partner? I would of appreciated your thoughts on THAT.
RoveryTroll 2 days ago
@RoveryTroll Honesly, if you weren't having unprotected sex then you wouldn't have to worry about your partner.. Just think about this would you feel better knowing the person you were going to have sex with was HIV positive because he told you, or would feel better just fucking someone and not knowing....
2luvlovell 1 day ago
wow you made me feel so good about myself thank you for this video man i needed this alot , it definately made me emostional as well as think; god bless you man.
mrwynn86 6 days ago
Sexy guy ! x
TheDaftdrew 1 week ago
I believe the statistic is 1 in 5 gay black men have HIV.It's still crazy.People PLEASE use condoms.
jravage77 3 weeks ago
you have a beautiful spirit...God bless u.
librascale821 3 weeks ago
What's the song in the background? <3 I totally love it.
Fadingslowlyaway1 4 weeks ago
isn't a cure *
beauutiful92 1 month ago
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agreed with some of you , love is love but even when you're in love you must not be foolish and remember to always put yourself and your health first . even with all the drugs out there to help with the virus there isn't no cure ! & when I have children I want to live as long as possible being healthy to see them grow and , there kids & maybe even there's. with HIV you can't do that !
beauutiful92 1 month ago
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agreed with some of you , love is love but even when you're in love you must not be foolish and remember to always put yourself and your health first . even with all the drugs out there to help with the virus there isn't no cure ! & when I have children I want to live as long as possible being healthy to see them grow and , there kids & maybe even there's. with HIV you can't do that !
beauutiful92 1 month ago
agreed with some of you , love is love but even when you're in love you must not be foolish and remember to always put yourself and your health first . even with all the drugs out there to help with the virus there isn't no cure ! & when I have children I want to live as long as possible being healthy to see them grow and , there kids & maybe even there's. with HIV you can't do that !
beauutiful92 1 month ago
NO WAY
accessutube1000 1 month ago
This is the most stupidest question i have ever heard..... ALWAYS HEALTH COMES FIRST...........
al7oob 1 month ago
I like this guy. My hubby is poz I'm neg. Together for 20 years.its all about love.
jimbearnh 1 month ago
WOW...I'm Speechless...''in a good way''
VizionofPower 1 month ago
You have a got a beautiful heart brother-protect it
TheBabybearcaribbean 1 month ago
Most people date to advance to a sex relations, would you keep the dating as a freindship or would you advance?
RONDC210 1 month ago
This was very heart felt, Peace be with you.
RONDC210 1 month ago
Are u HIV positive?
dasmondorty 1 month ago
it make alot of tears run down ur face when u find out ur results when u take that test but i love you more than life itself. but agree too ur video
silverwing261 2 months ago
All I have to say is wow. I just happened to bump into this video blog and it's good to know there are well rounded gay people out there. Inspiration at its best, I don't know what your situation is but it's good to know that he was truthful to tell you about it. What a great guy, very commendable. You stay up. Be blessed!!!!
Blige411 2 months ago
Wow, I dated a guy recently with hiv, it was difficult at first, but the relationship ended, i have since tested negative(always was careful) but i am really impressed with this video, thats for sure, very intelligent young man here. Rare to see. Breath of fresh air.
jrbflyme 2 months ago
Cancer isn't sexually transmitted
rattrich11 2 months ago
Lol, this is sad
rattrich11 2 months ago
I RESPECT YOUR OPINION BUT MY HEATH COMES FIRST BEFORE LOVE JUST LIKE PPL SAY O "HE STRESSING ME OUT HE GOTTA GO"..IM SORRY I JUST WUD'NT PUT MYSELF IN ANY POSITION TO POSSIBLY CATCH ANYTHING..LOVE IS LOVE BUT PEOPLE FALL IN LOVE MANY TIMES SO... LIKE I SAID I VALUE YOUR OPINION BUT WHAT IF U WERE A WOMAN AND WAS W/ SUM1 HIV+ AND YOU WANTED TO HAVE KIDS?--THEN WHAT WUD YOU DO?---LOVE IS WHAT CAUSES A LOT OF PROBLEMS...THE LAST THING ANYONE NEED IS THEIR HEALTH TO B A PROBLEM TOO..
mikalawnder 3 months ago
Like putting just 1 slug in the (1) change, spin the chamber, pull the trigger. You could actually do it all day without an incident. Russian something.
plasmatv 3 months ago
I loved your response. And you have the most beautiful smile!! But love is indeed love and everyone deserves a chance to experience it.
spoiledmama30 3 months ago
Continue to love my brutha
druw2009 3 months ago
OMG you are sooo sooo beautiful!! I wish you were my man!
realitiehurts 4 months ago
You are beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FokasuR 6 months ago
@fukkoutahere I would definately date someone who was hiv+ or who had aids, even they need to feel loved in this horrible world. Would you want to die with aids and be completely alone?
smurfboywv 6 months ago in playlist More videos from amourpropre 2
@smurfboywv What is sad is that this guy is only about sex, like most gays. In the whole video CONDOMS are NEVER MENTIONED.
kmcl11 1 week ago
@kmcl11 Like most gays???? WTF? Speak for yourself.
smurfboywv 1 week ago
If the world had more people like you we would be doing well....
ChampionTalk 6 months ago
IT is based off the maturity of the individuals. Dating someone HIV+ has nothing to do with being desperate or anything. If and when you are in love with someone and that are HIV+. You don't despise the person you love them inspite of. You must put yourself in their situation the stereotype of HIV+ people is finding someone to love them with their condition. I sympathise in that they have to live their life wondering will they ever find true love. something to think about.
TruApostolic08 6 months ago
love is love...enough said.
mangoluv29 6 months ago
Love is love if you truly love the individual that you are with, it does not matter if he is + and you are -. The only thing that matters is that you guys love each other. Wish I can find my soul mate to be with the rest of my life.
dbass2919 6 months ago
LOVE IS LOVE.
saintben2008 7 months ago
Soooo...am I supposed to be listening to the music orrrrr....????
Bricksmama 7 months ago
You are a beautiful person
MsSephera 7 months ago
I would not! Not at all! A condom won't prevent that shit, so fuck no!
55555jtube 7 months ago
@fukkoutahere actually AIDS isnt something that can be spread.
telall1 7 months ago
(Pt1) WOW! I can't believe the ignorance of people even in this time & date. When this disease first made its debut to general public its stigma was associated with GAY MEN, and now look at the numbers today. AIDS affects every one, and I still don't get that people don't get that. I know this beautiful guy (Inside & out) who was diagnosed with the virus in 1985, and was told he would be dead in 5 years. He wanted to end his life early, but he didn't...He kept fighting, and to this day he is
Duvaune 9 months ago
what song is that???
sheka03 9 months ago
@sheka03 Goapele "too much the same"
amourpropre 9 months ago
@sheka03 I think this is a beautiful thing. I read through many of the comments about this video and people saying that they wouldn't date someone HIV + but, at the same time, they will lay down and have sex with someone that they first meet, that same day. Yes you can use protection all you want but, mistakes can happen. I would rather date someon HIV+. Then there would be no suprises. I know some great HIV+ people. Beautiful people who made a mistake, like many of our friends have. It's real!
tlove2946 1 month ago
i've got to be honest with you, i asked myself the same thing. and the majority of people i would say no, i don't want to jepordize my negative status. but i love someone who is with someone else and i'm most certain that they are +. and deep within i know that i love them enough to stay and take care of them and love them through it. we would just have to take exra care and precautions. that's just how strong my love is and i can't help it.
laron214 10 months ago
if he wants to commit aids suicide.let him.be one less muslim.
jodavidable 10 months ago
Always a risk no matter what....
richardb2837 1 year ago
It's a virus not a disease 1st off. So the reason why no one would reject dating a person with, let's say lung cancer, is cuz A. it's nots an STI, and B. that person with the cancer blood/saliva/semen is not infected. Wake up dumb ass, why play Like that with your life. What if y'all break up after 6 months; and the whole time you were with sicko, you've knowingly screwed him, and he has HIV; now your next partner/ lover is at risk. Gay or straight it's a slippery fucking slope.
NastyHick 1 year ago
@NastyHick Your name suits you well... I just have two questions, where does saliva come into play with HIV? Also, did you not hear him say "you know what you have to do," that means use a condom. Gee you're bright.
MRMUSICALITY999 9 months ago
I don't think its about what he has or doesn't have, its how you feel about the person.
smurfboywv 1 year ago
IT is the worse feeling I deal with it everyday, its not easy but ill make it!
Tadashisamari87 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this. Very levelheaded and smart take on the issue.
dakotabrett 1 year ago
you look like my ex and his name is moe but he had reddish hair.
dldldldldl12345 1 year ago
They are different because one of them is a sexually transmitted desease
dldldldldl12345 1 year ago
man im mad that you are gay im a hopeless romantic myself and sometimes i just want someone just to hold me and chill and watch movies don't have to say anything just know what the other is feeling and both be okay i would date someone thats HIV + as long as they told me so we could be safe are i be safe.
writinsingin4life 1 year ago
You really helped me I'm dating someone who is HIV+ but I didn't know if to go out with him... It's true love is love...
mirciojr 1 year ago
thank you!
you are love....
fabmthomas 1 year ago
U ARE SO ON POINT ITS UNREAL..... MUCH RESPECT AND LOVE IS ALWAYS LOVE
quiana83blue 1 year ago
I like the way u compared dating somebody with HIV and somebody who has cancer. Thats a real big question that every body has to ask them selves. Me peronally im HIV negative, but i have some friends who are posotive and are affraid of dating pple cause they dont no how to tell he or she that they are. Like you said love is love which is 100% true, and if they still want to b with them just strap up all the time...etc. but i fully understand where u coming from man :)
birdmanrep08 1 year ago
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I think you’d be surprised at how many would say "Yes" to the question.
I would like to believe that most humans are good in nature and can look to the "internal" essence of a woman or a man, despite having such a troubling disease. The walls & stigma surrounding the virus is crumbling a bit, and more & more ppl are feeling comfortable talking about it. So why shouldn't an HIV negative and an HIV positive person be able to date.
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Creditgirl2020 1 year ago
I would too...love IS love
jlite 1 year ago
you really DONT deserve to be single ... your fucking sexy& i think im falling in love with you watching this lol . just kidding but you seem very real& mature and sexy so just keep doing you, youll find someone <3333
numbawun01 1 year ago
awwww. he is so cute. naw but i feel him on that. Love is Love though. i would too. i actually have. just the fact that you're able to be so open with it though, is big. lowkey made a nigga's eyes water with this video. keep doing ya thing pa.
Blatisian 1 year ago
yess thats so sweet of you thats what you call true true love i adore that
americancouture 1 year ago
Just nice!!!!
sdqbrotha 1 year ago
Awww.... u r romantic lol! Well I am dating someone who's Hiv+. I adore him... that's all I need to know.
angie09323 1 year ago
Very insightful...youmust make more of these and include some of your friends in a roundtable.
renzo623 1 year ago
I would not knowingly date anyone who was HIV positive. I would be their friend, I would be there for them through thick and thin. But never would I date anyone with any type of sexually transmitted disease. I don't care how fine they are.
freedomatwhatprice 1 year ago
I am sorry but I just can't date someone who has HIV, but I don't mind being friends to anyone.
tavontae029 1 year ago
if i was in love i dont care what the had or what i would get by loving them.... you are a very positive person and bright...
nlwmvp17 1 year ago
you're so handsome boo
whiteboyinpg 1 year ago
u or a handsom gay man
1SHiCA 1 year ago
beautiful man..
you have a beautiful spirit
dupreeboy88 1 year ago
i feel like im on a date with u lol and so far it is going very well
QualityLady194 1 year ago 10
You're a Heartbreaker!
mexicanhoney1forrest 1 year ago
the only way that i could be with somebody that have HIV is if that person gave it to me. the reason for thta is because most likely nobody would want me cause I have HIV. but other than that i couldnt be with a person that has it. you have to think that there is a chance that you two wont work out.
jalaibilla 2 years ago
i think u r been very postive about everything, bt will i datee some one wit hiv the answer is no, bt i will neva treat a person like a outcast...now if im in a relationship n in so deeply in love n like u said love is love that just a chance i will take for that person bc one it would be late bt its nothin that i can change so i love that person the same n love them more each n everyday...i had a aunt that was hiv postive n never look at her any different..i love her the same n love is love
msdimedivababe88 2 years ago
i wish there was a cure for hiv and aids....love is my religion.
andyastro1 2 years ago
OMG.
Im sorry but I just had 2 say...
Ur teeth are AMAZING!
bradyMSP 2 years ago 4
@bradyMSP I had to agree also.
2710Pocahontas 2 months ago
Love is love, but one must love oneself most of all. (I'm speaking in terms of taking RISKS) The true God didn't give us life to simply throw it away. I have family and friends who love me enough for me not to WANT to take unnecessary chances with my life. The choices you make DOES have an effect on your loved ones.
And there is a difference btw cancer and hiv, if contracted through sex. Real Talk here brah.
MrAnnbee 2 years ago
However, I will never date a person infected simply because I love myself. I am old enough to know that when in the heat of the moment and a condom is not readily available chances are unprotected sex will eventually happen. I refused to put my life at risk.
MrAnnbee 2 years ago
I would love a person with or without the HIV+ virus. We can share the same bedroom/bathroom and it will not bother me. We can dish food out from the same pot and it wouldn't bother me.
MrAnnbee 2 years ago
Jared,
I've been following your video blogs for sometime now, and I must say that truly admire your honesty. Most people would have never thought to post anything of a sort on youtube, but you my friend , chose to do otherwise, and in doing so, didn't suga coat nothing!!!! That what I love the most about your video blogs! Keep it up!
poohnie71 2 years ago
omg.. WHY ARE YOU PUTTING YOUR SELF AT RISK!!!!!!!!!!
Rooroo05 2 years ago
Hey Jared... I've done seen just about all of your Video Uploads. This is the only one i had to give all of my thought and concentration to and to answer your question I would Date someone HIV+ Love is my Highest Goal in life and to have true love the more. 1 Luv JusJinx
JinxMonroe 2 years ago
You are quite handsome
MEMAMIMO 2 years ago 2
how can u even Compare HIV n CANCER... Seriously.. HIV is something u get from sleeping around!! U take that RISK!
TripleBeamR3 2 years ago
Congrats, you made an idiot out of yourself.
Ok lets think about this. Obviously sleeping around isn't a good idea...but you can't get HIV from the people you're sleeping around with UNLESS 1 OF THEM HAS HIV.
By sleeping around you'll INCREASE your chances of getting HIV.
You can sleep with 1 person and get HIV...if they have HIV.
Can't believe I had to explain that.
amethyst0285 2 years ago
Im Sure You have Heard of Condoms... I Cant believe i had to say that.
JinxMonroe 2 years ago
You must feel so smart!
I can't believe I have to say this, but have you heard?
CONDOMS DO NOT ALWAYS WORK.
People under estimate how often it happens. That's why there are so many cases of unplanned pregnancies, HIV/AIDS, STIs, etc...
Can't believe I had to say that. Happy Holidays!
amethyst0285 2 years ago
You wouldn't necessarily have to have sexual relations with a person that is diagnosed HIV+. Its Not an Obligation THerefore I respond the way i do bcuz I believe in different ppl and same equality. (LOL That just sounded like a speach)
JinxMonroe 2 years ago
The two are both diseases. HIV is something you can contract. Cancer is much the same less the contraction part.
JinxMonroe 2 years ago
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reddfoxsanford 2 years ago
nice nice i love this video holla back
goesineasy4u2004 2 years ago
true love is much more exciting than sex. can i get a witness?
sleekcartim 2 years ago
I respect your answer, it's your life and you know that "love is love"
=)
NauseousGuru 2 years ago
I am Glad you are a man of integrity and you understand unconditional love... I as well would date someone positive. As you have stated 2 out 0f four people in NYC are poz and the statistics are worse in other cities.I'm not sure of the current stats in Philly where I am, but regardless the virus is part of our community and we will deal with it until it is eradicated.......Thank you for this post!
win12jay 2 years ago
well i was so in love with my ex and i told him one day that " if he caught aids from someone i would still love him the same, i wouldnt leave his side" thats true love man.....
yellaboy26tx 2 years ago
Dating someone with cancer is completely diff. from HIV. I would definitely date someone with cancer...but HIV I would be more cautious. I think that we could maintain a healthy relationship without sexual contact. However the person may feel sexually deprived and it would be better for them to have sexual relations with other people who have the same status as them. Also couples where one is HIV+ and the other is not they can experiment with toys to sexually pleasure each other....I would :)
sakeena17 2 years ago
Can you catch cancer...
People are careless.
Chanp0208 2 years ago
nope cus condomz break
spicychic94 2 years ago
WoW, to bad your into guys,, u r cute sweetie
songbird4u 2 years ago
Aids is funny now lol!!
South Park even said so
rsabry64 2 years ago
never thought i would, was kind of scare just the thought of it, but guess what i dated a guy never knew about the situation but when he told me. it didn't scared me one bit till this day,i never thought i would love this person with all my heart,he is my parner my lover my friend regardless of anyone and anything.i would never ever give him my back.even if we were friends wich we not but, no one ask for this, u r only human,,
sexybetsyone 2 years ago
Love is love but condoms break!
Laylaonly1 2 years ago 2
What song is that? Love it.
yung83 2 years ago
"Too Much The Same" by Goapele. It is track 5 on the Even Closer album
AILORW 2 years ago
u shoulda been strayt u a fine brotha..u probably score mad hunnies dawg
jhengpotzkie 2 years ago
Your love of people makes your smile even more beautiful. If only people would learn that we are all in this together and that it could be you. We all have made mistakes. We need to learn to love. Love never fails.
bpeace03 2 years ago
Yeah! I definitely would! Me and my man show great compassion, hiv+ or-.
plutonian123 3 years ago
WOW, You are a very special person. I loved your answer. I feel the same. By the way are you single. lol or at least have a brother. Peace and please keep smiling.
Labell9014 3 years ago
it would be my biggest loss! I dont know if he would make it through but I am here standing strong ready to fight with him hoping and wishing that one day its just the monster we have to face! We could live with that! Im gonna stop now clearly I could go on.... best said LOVE IS LOVE
dmedina2000 3 years ago
Wow ok first thing thank you for this! I have to say you are a beautyful soul! I am in love and engaged with a man who not only recently has been diagnosed with lymphoma cancer but also tested positive! I COULD NEVER LEAVE HIS SIDE!! to do so would be unfair to myself and him! I have found the man that I want to spend the rest of my life with! My perfect match! to leave because of it! knowing that theres only one of him in this world.... I cant bare the thought!
dmedina2000 3 years ago
I wish I could be as expressive with my thoughts...one day....one day.
qc99charlotte 3 years ago 2
This is a great video,
I think that if you love someone enough,
everything else doesn't Matter.
Omeganis 3 years ago
what a wonderful commentary
cephas39 3 years ago
Very honest video. To the people that keep asking, the song is by Goapole
Delicious4Ant 3 years ago
Glad to hear you say that...Very adult of you and I truly wish you the best that life has to offer. Too many people out here would rather sleep with people and choose to ignore the "important" questions, but when given the truth, people have a tendency to back away. All people deserve love, no matter what the situation or circumstance, as long as they are adult enough to come to the table correctly.
CShack1964 3 years ago
Baby u r too sexy to b gay!!!!
DaNCiNwHiTeGuRL 3 years ago
Wow. Thank you young brother. I am so happy I found you. You views are so refreshing.
thriftyturtle 3 years ago
Is that Mary Jane?
deataol 3 years ago
WATS THAT SONG?
lilpoo205 3 years ago
The difference between HIV and cancer is someone can't give you cancer! DUH
Now I think HIV+ people need love, support, intimacy, etc. just as much as the next person. A disease does not remove one's humanity.
Personally I could never knowingly be with someone who is HIV+. Now if I met a wonderful man, we hit it off, developed a relationship, fell in love and then he revealed his + status that diff. I'm PISSED bc you lied to me, but that doesn't make the love go away...
adihsar 3 years ago
We'd have to figure something out and work through this issue like any other issue in a relationship. We'd have to deal with the sense of betrayal I'd feel from him witholding something significant from me. We'd have to deal with the inevitable fear I'd have of being sexually intimate with him. We'd have to think about the kids issue...lots of conversation would be had, but I can't say I'd immediately be like eff you and dump him once my heart is already invovled.
adihsar 3 years ago
u have a big heart your a very nice guy,much love 2 you...shauna
shaunadrian 3 years ago
You really touched me....you expressed yourself so beautifully...Youre a beautiful human being...with a big heart....i feel the same way you do...Louis/Chicago
raymonzy 3 years ago
(Because you can get it) for me it is to risky but hay everyone is sleeping with everyone gay or straight so you just never know but if I knew about it no I would not at all I am not strong enough to deal with a issue like that.
Texas903G 3 years ago
it's not about Someone being HIV...but what you feel for that Person. if There is love There's, a Friend. someone you can have buy yourside love is love..love is one love is us love is WE.
jetit 3 years ago
if real (LOVE) comes in more then just one POSITIVE package then I would take it he knows his stats and we could learn more about it together I rather know and would have a much much much more respect for him for telling. open your eyes men they way it's going with these dl brothas men knowing and not knowing infecting alot of people innicent men women and children are being exposed to this but to answer the question I would
YvesSaintLaurent1981 3 years ago
I love u man! u r sexy!
hotie22boy 3 years ago
my heart beats with you on every aspect of this vlog. i was an aids buddy... love is love. Once real love comes around, aint nothing can compare. My 1st BF took care of his down the line BF with aids, was so hard on him, almost broke him, but love is love. im so lucky im HIV NEG, but i would date an HIV + man in a NY min if he was the one for me.
sleekcartim 3 years ago
I dated someone with hiv and still love him to this day. I was very educated about the disease and it didn't bother me and did not let that distract my love for him. I also didn't dwell on it or bring it up, unless he was having one of those days, where he was feeling sorry for himself. Like you say love is love and although we are not together I'm still hiv-. Be encouraged people and let love rule..
JAYW78 3 years ago
That is a very hard question to answer it depends on the siduation but why put yourself through that ??? I guess you really have to LOVE that person before finding out they were hiv +. but no one is immune inless there not having sex so lets all try to be more oppened minded caring and compassionate
koolidsmilegurl 3 years ago
more power to you man, but I can't do it.
TonyFresh001 3 years ago
you have a nice smile :)
AbsolutelyNotComedy 3 years ago
People that give dramatic answers such as "HELL NO" are the main ones spreading this unforgivable diease. Love can get you through any addiction, diease or any other problems. WHERE IS THE LOVE PEOPLE!!!
hottnoodlez 3 years ago
I Applaud You And Totally Agree.And Keep Smiling Boo Your Smile Melts My Heart HEHEHEHE
cbwsit 3 years ago
Wow, You're So Cool, Thiz Iz My Favorite Video Of Your Blog!! Keep'em Koming!!
TopKnotchMazcot 3 years ago
well that cool that you can do that date or have sex with so one that has hiv. me i can't i love my self to much to take that risk.
williamsd23 3 years ago
i love you man!
theonintelligent 3 years ago 2
If you're a black gay man you have already dated someone that's positive and that's only if you are not one of the majority of black gay men that are positive and not even aware of it. As such, I would never stop to think twice about dating someone who told me they were +ve, and in fact their honesty would be even more attractive to me, and the knowledge would allow us to be even more careful. Other than that, I assume that everyone I sleep with is +ve, and so I always use protection
karanjasan 3 years ago
Luv is about being honest, I dated a guy 10 years my senior at a very young age. He never told me he had HIV, we dated for 3 yrs. I thought I'd never get it because I didn't sleep around, it took a few years before I let him do certain things with me intimately. As a result I got HIV also. I have been honest with anyone I've dated since and even they wouldn't be honest with me about their status. Protect yourself always! Don't make the same mistake thinking somone Luvs U enough not 2 hurt you
allabouthebody 3 years ago
wow your an amazing person
Bmystyle 3 years ago 2
love your smile...i am not sure if i would, i would have to really love u
1991keith 3 years ago
call me 508-558-2361
jay11972006 4 years ago
you are a hottie.i am a guy and i would date you in a heartbeat.you must be latino.i love latinos!!
jay11972006 4 years ago
do you like black too....because clearly thats what he is !!
kasey1love 4 years ago
do you like black too....because clearly thats what he is !!
kasey1love 4 years ago
Its hard to find love being hiv+, im open about it and try not to let it affect my life, but I dont think ill date anyone hiv-,But thanks for the blog, it stopped me crying for a while.
wbt1981 4 years ago
You blog has just stopped my heart aching for a while, I hiv+ and was dating a guy for over a year who was hiv-, we lived together and ~I thought he was the one. But the hiv+ aspect was to much and we split yesterday, im one of the most loving guys on the planet and I did everything I could to love him in ways he could only dream off.
wbt1981 4 years ago
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I am straight but, someone in my family who died from that shit was later found out to be gay. I am in the medical field, and you fags are flowing with HIV. The disease is highly prevelant in your community. Especially, with all the DL fags out here. When your dealing with fags who have families, and they take that shit back to their wives. But, all I know is if I have 50 gay patients in one week, atleast 40 of them have HIV. Not everyone who gets it can live for 10-20 years.Blogger ur an idiot
pwillwin 4 years ago
pwillwin, you are the idiot! There's no way your ignorant ass could possibly work in the medical field with dumbass comments like that. There is a difference between fags, dl, etc, learn the difference. By your stupid comments you are being part of the problem and none of the solution. Karma is strong and what you put out will come back 100 fold! Yeah you're one of those that like the brothers " for that mandingo mentality" pwillwin you are clearly the idot here!!
KenDeWade 4 years ago
Where have you been all my life ?? I have to say as a HIV+ man I have ben treated like dirt by most just because I have hiv and it's it so very very nice to see a man that is real and have the right mind to think that it don't matter what someone has it is who they are and for that I want to say thank you with all my heart you have really like gave me hope that someday I will find a good man ...Travis
XlaviathanX 4 years ago
For a very long time something known as "HIV/AIDS" has been *more* than a disease in its dimensions to the point where it is beyond the farthest depths of our deepest expressible fears, far beyond what words can only begin to describe.
Maybe, in part, it's because of my awareness of this that HIV-seropositivity would never be a hindrance for me in dating someone at all.
Sausahga 4 years ago
I won't.
KristopherNexus 4 years ago
and you are right. love is not falling out of the sky (it might rain men but it don't rain love)...so be loved by the few who actually do love you.
I would have never guessed you to be a romantic...LOL...I'm gonna get on ya'll about me having to find out about life through your blogs. We were just exchanging about this...
playboyadonis 4 years ago
Thirty is still a baby. Your not as bad as me I tell people I'm almost 40. (I'm 27)
People are afraid of things they don't know. I respect people who say NO Way. That's a real feeling.
This makes me cry to hear that you have friends with HIV because I think I still feel that it is not a reality cause I've never known someone with it. Happiness and love are key. Lovers come and go.
playboyadonis 4 years ago
If Life brought True Love to me, along with HIV+ in the same person, how could I do anything but love them. After all, it's a part of who they are, not who they are.
mccuenns4 4 years ago
Yes, I would, and yes, I have.....as you say - 'Love IS love'.....keep up the great blog!!! Love from Houston, JCN
kytxan 4 years ago
No one is perfect you have to accept people as they are. Dating someone with HIV is just like dating anyone. Love is Love!
streetforce1 4 years ago
What a beautiful smile ~ What a beautiful spirit.
As a Proud African American Transgender Woman who is approaching 30 herself (Jan 15), I've often ask myself the same question. I'd like to say YES. But FEAR is a compelling emotion. Nonetheless ~ my answer is YES.
KikiSazuki 4 years ago
You would? Wow, there is hope for me and you, *smile*. Thanks for this. I often find myself wondering if I will ever find anyone to love me unconditionally like that. So far, I have had negative experiences when I disclose. But, I never ever will not disclose to someone I plan on sleeping with or want to know better. I feel I owe them that choice. Up until this point their choice has not been me.
mancheeks64 4 years ago
Reminds me of the situation with Junito and Ricky from Noah's Arc. I think I could date someone who is HIV+ because I would think they would, more so than the average person, appreciate life and the simple things that life has to offer.
-Nyte
nytereader 4 years ago