> It makes me wonder if they are on the road to recovery, should they even > disclose their disease to others while trying to make new friends? I'm all > for honesty, but in their case, I have to wonder. > > Sherelle >
I think so. If they become friends with someone who doesn't know and they later tell them, they are likely to suffer rejection which will be more painful. Far better to be honest upfront. It's sorts the wheat from the chaff.