HIV-positive people, HIV-negative partners.
More relationships exist today between HIV-positive and HIV-negative partners. This article explores the underlying dynamics that might account for this phenomenon. Codependency theories may explain these relationships for some couples. For other couples, it is suggested that positive-negative homosexual relationships may be influenced by both unhealthy and healthy gay developmental experiences as well as by a sense of compassion. The article addresses both HIV-positive people choosing HIV-negative partners and vice versa. Treatment issues for the various theories are discussed and recommendations are made.
Harmon
L
L
Lambda Counseling Center, Miami, Florida, USA.
Volker
M
M
D002755:Choice Behavior; D017004:Codependency, Psychological; D003379:Countertransference; D004645:Empathy; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000523:psychology*; D018023:HIV Seronegativity; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008603:Mental Health; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012747:Sexual Partners / Q000523:psychology*; D012919:Social Behavior