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[quote=Anonymous]Chronic illnesses can create inequalities in relationship and also lead to one person being the caregiver. It can change the dynamic if the person with the illness takes on a sick role or identifies with their illness or tends towards learned helplessness, self-pity, or pessimism.

I think it is very easy to fall in love and marry someone with a chronic illness as at that point the burden of caregiving or the extent of the limitations aren't evident.

I think if you have a chronic illness you should marry somehow who likes taking are of others and finds that rewarding. I also think you should have a longer relationship before marrying to really get to know how the illness will impact on the relationship. It is the responsibility of the person with the illness to do eveything they can to minimize the impact. I also think you should always consider the illness in life decisions. Maybe you have fewer kids or no kids in order to ensure the well partner isn't taking on more than is healthy.[/quote]

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