I seriously doubt it. I was diagnosed a good 6 years ago and the only reason I have ever viewed someone differently was because I was ashamed and embarrassed about my symptoms.
If anything he may view himself as not good enough for you, or putting you through something you shouldn't have to deal with.
Just support him and try not to react to significantly to the symptoms unless it's something that requires medical attention (i.e. if he having some less than pleasant and sounding bowel movements, act like its completely normal).
May 06, 2011
boyfriend by: Anonymous
My wife has had Crohns for 25 years and we've experienced many different things. Her looking at me 'differently', I don't believe is one of them. There's probably alot going through his mind, like, "will she stay with me with this disease?" or "do I want to put her through this?". Maybe that kind of stuff, but depression is common with Crohns or any other life long illness and can mkae a person look at the world very differently. The best thing I can suggest is a support group or a chat room,for you or both of you, maybe meds for depression for him and counseling. My wife won't do the counseling and it would be so beneficial to her and me, but she's stubborn. Talking about it and learning as much as possible about it has helped me immensley.
Good luck to you and your boyfriend
God bless
