NCUK Virtual Patient Handbook

“Being single, for some people, is truly how they live their best, most authentic lives” B DePaulo, social psychologist

difficult for you to feel comfortable about starting a new relationship. ords to tell a new person in your life about your diagnosis. You may ave had on your body. A concern that may be felt more intensely if gnosis. oach this, however the type of relationship and degree of trust you

about this and influence timing. may seem shocked or upset.

e or that they do not want to continue a relationship with you. some time to think, absorb how they feel and adjust. If or as your ly you both will feel more comfortable discussing your cancer, and the

pulation in England and Wales, over the age of 16, were single (never married, 8.0% divorced, 6.4% widowed and <1% civil partnered. ess and well-being, others find fulfilment and satisfaction as a wever, this choice is not without its own challenges, from societal

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