Advice for dating with cancer?

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Alice Osborne

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34 months ago at 12:37 PMAugust 05, 2022 at 12:37 PM

Does anyone have advice for dating with cancer? I am in my late 20s and didn't even love dating before cancer but now... I feel like it's too much to share on a first date! I am finished with treatment and I never lost my hair, so I could pass as 'normal' but my life is still so different because of cancer. How do I bring this up without totally scaring everyone off?

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Last activity by Alice Osborne, 38 months ago at 4:54 PMApril 04, 2022 at 4:54 PM

Alice Osborne・38 months ago at 4:54 PMApril 04, 2022 at 4:54 PM

Thank you, everyone, for the advice!

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Amanda Pool・38 months ago at 3:48 PMApril 04, 2022 at 3:48 PM

Don't worry, Alice, that person will come when the time is right. My advice is to put yourself out there in social situations (where you feel comfortable) and focus on loving yourself and your close friends. That love will find it's way back to you if you're putting it out there.

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Maria Johnson・38 months ago at 1:18 PMApril 04, 2022 at 1:18 PM

I went through this same thing! I wish there was a dating app for singles with cancer, lol. I'm sending you the best of luck, your person is out there!

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Luke Smith・38 months ago at 1:30 PMApril 03, 2022 at 1:30 PM

From a guys perspective, I'd just be really honest about your history and what you want from a partner. Dating apps can be tough but at least you can be really truthful there and weed out the people that won't be supportive of you.

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Lucy Gidion・38 months ago at 11:13 PMApril 02, 2022 at 11:13 PM

I know this is so tough. It may sound tiring, but it's really just about meeting as many people as you can because then your chances for finding someone who will understand. Don't be afraid to leave a first date early if it's not going well - don't waste your time! You'll know immediately if it's right, so don't compromise.

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Johna Fitz・38 months ago at 5:17 PMApril 02, 2022 at 5:17 PM

This is really tough, sorry you're going through it too Alice. I'm doing the same but at least I am dating older men who expect you to have a story of some kind.... my advice is to be honest with yourself and them and hopefully you'll run into someone that is right for you!

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