Will it be hard for me to get a Girlfriend during this Pandemic since I am dealing with sick people?

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I am 22 and I used to be the infection control Nurse at our Hospital, but now since Covid 19 has engulfed everything, I am put on the front lines.

I am just saying that I never had a girlfriend before, and now since the virus is out and about, will it prevent girls from liking me or wanting to be with me? I want to have a partner, but its like they might think I am contagious and I may not ever have a partner cause of it. I remember on the news a girl told her now ex-boyfriend who is a Nurse "stay away from me you sick freak you're going to infect my family". I am just shocked the way these people react.

So this is the second post you've made about this subject. Maybe you could talk to someone about your anxiety regarding this issue. It might help.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Pediatric Float, PICU, NICU.

Yes this is the second time in about a month where you posted nearly the exact same thing. You received quite a few responses on there with some solid advice.

Your last post to that previous thread you stated you were feeling blue, which may be why you've chosen to post on the same subject again and so soon - I agree with Wuzzie that speaking to someone, maybe in a professional setting, about these feelings might be the appropriate next step.

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Sure, it's possible that it could affect your dating life.

If I weren't in healthcare, I wouldn't be interested in exposing myself to healthcare workers right now knowing they aren't well-protected with PPE from a global pandemic communicable disease. I also wouldn't be interested in anyone, healthcare worker or not, taking me to a restaurant, movie, bar, sporting event, etc.

If your sister thinks you and her friend would be a good match, and the friend is interested but uncomfortable with your COVID risk level, you could get to know her over the phone or computer for now.

I think in more normal times, people find nurses attractive dating prospects- stable job, decent income, caring and ethical people for the most part.

This, too, shall pass. The COVID crisis phase won't last forever; things will settle, even if it takes a year or two. You're very young with plenty of time to find love. Focus on things you CAN control for now, and enjoy dating when you and your prospects think it's a good time!

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1 minute ago, FacultyRN said:

Sure, it's possible that it could affect your dating life.

If I weren't in healthcare, I wouldn't be interested in exposing myself to healthcare workers right now knowing they aren't well-protected with PPE from a global pandemic communicable disease. I also wouldn't be interested in anyone, healthcare worker or not, taking me to a restaurant, movie, bar, sporting event, etc.

If your sister thinks you and her friend would be a good match, and the friend is interested but uncomfortable with your COVID risk level, you could get to know her over the phone or computer for now.

I think in more normal times, people find nurses attractive dating prospects- stable job, decent income, caring and ethical people for the most part.

This, too, shall pass. The COVID crisis phase won't last forever; things will settle, even if it takes a year or two. You're very young with plenty of time to find love. Focus on things you CAN control for now, and enjoy dating when you and your prospects think it's a good time!

Thanks. The answer I was looking for!!

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Threads merged

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Are you kidding me??? Girls your age LOVE "dangerous" guys!

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, Transport, L&D, Hospice.
On 4/17/2020 at 6:40 PM, DribbleKing97 said:

So I am 22, and I have been talking to this girl she is my cousins friend, I HAVE BEEN talking to her through text and I like her and my cousin said that she likes me too we just haven't said anything about it.

She is an Accountant so she works from home, and the problem is she does not know what I do for a living. She doesn't know I work in a Dialysis Unit specifically for Covid patients, and I feel like if she asks me what I do for a living and I tell her "Yeah I deal with infectious diseases from a day-to-day basis" she will be disgusted and not want to be with me and be with someone else who is not dealing with sick people everyday.

I am just insecure because I never had a girlfriend before and feel like this is the only opportunity that I have. I am just scared to tell her that I am a Nurse.

OK. So that anxiety is not abnormal...you clearly understand that you must be honest if you want a long term relationship based in honesty.

Man up and talk about your career...

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your 22, never had a gf and your name is Dribble King. Covid is the last of your worries regarding a GF.

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Specializes in Private Duty Pediatrics.
On 4/19/2020 at 5:18 PM, ThatChickOmi said:

I have nothing to add, but I hope your username is based on your love for basketball.

Thank you! I never even thought of basketball. (Sports is not my thing.)

I wondered if he was trying to show that he was young . . .

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