[Lien]

None of us, whether we have cancer of any stage or not, know when we will die. We all start relationships when we are ready to let someone into our lives, close to our hearts. So when you feel ready, go for it!

As for when to broach the subject: I think on the second date. If the other person cannot handle your diagnosis, they cannot handle you. They don't deserve you.

When I met my husband he said on the first date: I have two children that I rarely get to see. They come first and their mother is the best mother in the world. If you want to be with me, you will have to be able to accept that.

You know what I felt? I immediately knew I could trust this man, because he was honest about his priorities and about his love for his children. If I hadn't been able to handle the kids and the ex, our relationship would have had no future. I respected his honesty.

What I'm trying to say is, that something that may be totally unacceptable to one person, can be (more than) okay for someone else.

Even if you find that someone cannot deal with your being Stage IV, it's better to know it as soon as possible.

I wish you a loving relationship with someone worthy of you.

Love

Jacqueline