hello to you all.
i am in a new relationship following 2 divorces - mainly as they were unable to deal with my health ( i have numerous problems)
my fear is that my partner will begin to get frustrated and unhappy as there seem to be more and more days where i am unable to be myself. i then cant watch tv. talk, read, bear to be touched and appear to sleep for the length of the attack!
she is very understanding but my own self esteem and confidence with relationships is causing me great concern
All you can do is be honest about your health problems and how they affect you. Maybe even discuss your previous partners' reactions. If she still wants to be in the relationship, then you have to trust that she's can deal with it. You don't want to be alone, and if you've found someone you want to be with, don't let your fears stop you. Instead of worrying about the future, enjoy the time you have now, and if problems come up, you can address them then.
Just because you have health issues doesn't mean you don't deserve love. We all deserve love, that's why we're here, to love and to be loved.
it is made worse because my partner has fibromalygia. this means that unless we can time our episodes!, there is few times when we are both well. luckily we both love and understand each other very much but we both worry all the time what the other might be feeling when activites etc are mucked up due to being unwell. i am sure people have been in this situation but i find it hard to acknowledge that even with my numerous health issues, someone still wants to be with me. silly i know!!!!!