Relationships

This post is all about a relationship.... well two past and one on going, and this is to show you how hard it can be and what the signs are to look out for.

My first relationship that I was in was with someone I thought I loved very much, for legal reasons though I am not going to say his name as someone may know him and tell him. The relationship started off really well I never told him "what" I was, I say this because it once came up in a row because it was something major, at the time to me it wasn't major it was just who I am. He was nice at first taking an interest in my life and was curious about how it worked and how I managed to cope with it for as long as I have, he seemed to be very sweet. After about 7 months in to the relationship things started to change; he would ask me not to do my "freakish" things around him or his family, he would ask me to hide it (my pump) when I was with him. It took me a year and a month to break free of him because I would always think who would want a "freak" like me I had had that drilled in to my head so much I believed it.

My second relationship in my opinion was the complete opposite to my first, he took an interest in me and my "freakiness" and told me that it was so cute and he would always ask me questions which I never minded because it made me feel special and he would always look up on the Internet about how my life worked and how he could help with the things that I ate, he would even offer to come to my hospital appointments with me. He made me feel human; like a real person for the first time in a long time. This relationship lasted a whole of 4 months and that is when his true colours started to show and he left me.

My current relationship has just started and we are still finding our feet but hopefully this one will go on for a long time.

There are some signs to look out for when you are in the relationship if he is right for you:
- The first one is that when you bring your equipment out its the first thing he looks at but he stares at it, its not just a quick glance.
- He will start to be hesitant when eating around you and will make comments about it, one or two jokes are OK but you must know your own limits.
- On your part it would not be something that I would spring on them too quickly and be patient with them.
- Be open with them about it and always say to them that it's OK to ask questions.
- My final point seems a little odd but question them if they seem too OK with it and just try to have a laugh about it.

My next post will be on PE in school and to make it easier.