I like him alot..but he has..!

In a previous thread I posted, a guy told me to make my life decisions based on quality, not quantity. I really took his words to heart ,and I recently met this guy who I've taken a really huge liking to. He's strange, insightful, highly intelligent, talented, good-looking, and he even refers to himself as psychotic at times. Most people who aren't cultured or insightful of society (aka Republicans) would probably think he's strange and weird but I understand him because speaking to him has made me realize that I am a VERY open-minded person. I really feel that he's the only one I've ever talked to in this mundane little town of mine that has the intellectual capacity to keep pace with me and I love how he always makes me think. We've only known each other a week but him and I agree that it feels as is we've already known each for years. I was most taken aback when he related to me on the first day that he was HIV positive (something he never tells even his fraternity). It's strange because after hearing this, I've noticed that I have never in my life ever met anyone whom I wanted to protect so much. I've wanted him to be ok and healthy and happy so much more than I have ever wanted anyone in my life to be happy; I'm not naive I really am not. I KNOW that I want him to be ok, I think about it all the time. It's so strange because we've only known each other a week.

Does anyone have any advice as to how I should handle his HIV sickness in terms of the relation we have to each other? Handling it sexually, physically and emotionally? Also, how do I make sure I keep him interested and I don't fall into the friend zone because we haven't necessarily established a relationship, but if I had to describe where we are, I'd say we have a sort of thing going on where we're taking it slow because sometimes we give each other pecks here and there on the lips and sometimes we kiss more intimately?

 

Hard to discuss, a lot of people will actually turn away the prospect of being with someone HIV positive, as it is easier. However, when the heart yearns then it's only fair to follow it. HIV doesn't mean people should judge that particular person as a complete right off romantically.

Odd advice, but the seasons 'Queer as Folk' discussed the exact same situation in from season 2 onwards. I think it was well educated, and tastefully done. It was where I got most of my understanding of it.

As for the friend zone, to avoid obviously speak up. At least let him know you are thinking about a relationship.

 

Hm, if you truely do have feelings for him see where those take you? If you know it will be a long term thing then persue a relationship with him. Just because he has it doesn't mean you will 100% most likely get it.

How old are you?