Dear Sallyn,
I didn't know what PCOS was until my girlfriend explained it to me. When she listed many of her symptoms, I couldn't connect them to her. Admittedly, she does keep herself well, but without really trying, I doubt I, as a man (a somewhat ignorant one), could ever have perceived any of the problems she has. If she had never told me, I would've never known. With this said, I don't believe either of us knew until later in our relationship. Naturally, it was easy for me as someone who had been with her for several years to accept it and do my best to help her when I can. I think if you enter a relationship with a man who really cares for you, then you will know when a good time to tell them is. I would definitely not recommend informing him as an ice breaker on the first date, but once you've gotten to know each other, your boyfriend's comfort level will become fairly obvious. You'll know when the time is right. |