What do I say to My friend that is HIV Positive?

There is a rumor about one of my good friends having HIV/Aids! This friend wants to get together and talk to me, I'm guessing to tell me that he/she is HIV positive. I know this sounds lame, but how should I react to the news? I have never known anyone who is HIV positive!! I

Take him on a date. . To a funeral home . . . and help him plan his funeral. I am pretty sure he will get the message that way.

If you are true friend, be supporting and encourage them. Read up on AIDS, let them know that you are in their corner, and that no disease will make you feel any different about them. Good Luck

HIV positive is no longer the death sentence it once was; people have been known to live with it for over 20 years now since new treatments have come out, so really at this point it's no different from anything else. We're all of us dying, you know, it's just a matter of when. If you don't have sex with this person or share needles, then you've no reason to treat this friend any different than you always have.

Tell your friend you appreciate them telling you and that you'll be there for support if they ever need anything. Then treat your friend the same as you always have.

I've read that hiv is not catching unless you have contact that passes fluids. Like kissing whe the hiv person might have a sore in or on the mouth that is oozing. Check the internet for info on hiv and how it is passed from one to another. I think you are pretty safe since you are just friend. I'm sure your friend needs you now more than ever. Tell your friend you are there for them, and you love them just as you always have.

What your friend needs is someone to listen to him/her and to not judge. And certainly isn't looking for sympathy. Just reassure them that whatever the case maybe that you are their friend and no matter what you are going to see them through this very rough and emotional time. Whoever this is is looking for a friend. I really hope that you are that person. Good luck.

Let her know that she will still be your friend, and that this doesn't change anything.
Tell her that you will be supportive of her, will be there for her if she needs you.
Ask her how she is doing and how she is taking all of this.
Let her know that if there is anything she needs, she can count on you, and tell her if she ever needs to talk, or just a shoulder to cry on that you can be there for her.
Just be supportive as possible, Im sure she needs all the friends she can get at this time, and at at tough and trying times like this is ones life, you find out who your real friends are, show her that you are for real.
Im sorry to hear this about your friend, and God bless.

Don't have sex with this person, don't share a hypodermic needle with him, and no open-mouth kissing.

If he/she says they have AIDS/HIV, tell them you love tham and will help them in any way you can (if you mean it).

You just need to sit and listen to what they are saying and when they are finished just tell them you are there for them, and that it doesn't change anything.

Well, for now all it is is a rumor so don't put any truth to it, but IF your friend does confide in you, think about how it would feel to find something like that out and tell somebody. That has got to be pretty terrifying to tell a good friend. They are going to be terrified that you will run out the door screaming. Ask them how they are dealing with the news and ask if there is anything you can do to help.

BE SUPPORTIVE, GIVE YOUR FRIEND A HUG. HIV IS CONTAGIOUS THRU BODY FLUIDS SUCH AS SEMEN, BLOOD, SALIVA, SO GIVING YOUR FRIEND A HUG IS ENTIRELY SAFE AND WILL HELP THEM TO NOT FEEL ALIENATED. REASSURE YOU FRIEND THAT ALTHOUGH HIV IS NOT CURABLE, THERE ARE GREAT DRUGS OUT THERE TO TREAT AND CONTROL IT FROM BECOMING AIDS AND PEOPLE ARE LIVING NORMAL ACTIVE LONG LIVES EVEN WITH HIV. LISTEN TO THEIR FEARS AND REMEBER THAT WHAT THEY NEED IS SOMEONE TO LISTEN AND BE THERE- NOT NECESSARILY TO HAVE ANSWERS. OFFER TO GO ALONG TO A DOCTOR APPT OR HELP OUT WITH WHATEVER THEY MAY NEED.

One thing I would suggest is that person should live life to the fullest, especially if they have a terminal illness. i'm not a fan of country music, but tim mcgraw (i think) has a song "live like you were dying" that really puts things into perspective. this is going to sound biased, but this might be a good time to become a Christian and/or your friend to be a Christian because God can really help with a lot of that. Plus, for believing in Jesus and having him as your personal Lord and savior you'll go to Heaven after your Earthly self passes away. Sorry if I stepped on any toes, and I wish the best for you and your friend.

the damage to him/herself is already done so dont lecture there no cure.Be understanding but not simpathedic.The likely hood of u contracting just being around them is slim to none.So be a friend in this persons time of need.

My sister got her positive results 2 weeks ago. I suggest that you be strong and show support. Hug her and tell her you will always be with her and that change your relationship. It can only be passed through saliva( a certain amount-like bucket loads), blood, secretions, sweat(do research), and semen. Im fairly new in knowing about it but thats as much as i know. Good luck to you and your friend.

just because they have aids dont make them a bad person or diffrent.You should be there for your freind.And protect them

there is nothing to say just make her time here as enjoyable as possible another thing dont constantly remind her about her disease