Does chronic pain impact your romantic relationship?

I know that feeling yes it can be frustrating when pain comes in between you and your spouse or friends and even your life. It really suck's I haven't had a voice since January and trust me it's a pain. It hurt my throat and it gets very sore..I was diagnosed with thyriod cancer in August and I had my whole thryiod out September 30th..But i still don't have a voice...I hurt everyday and I try to make the best of what I can..

I also suffer from Trigeminal Facial Neurologia this has to do with the nerves in you face.. It is very painful. i know when it's going to rain snow because my pain goes of the wall. I need to lay down with a soft blanket, around my head this is the only thing  that helps besides my meds.....So i do understand bout pain...

Yes my husband understand me n help me a lot with my chronic pain

Hi everyone,

I wanted to bring this discussion back because chronic pain doesn't just affect the body. It can also change the way we communicate, spend time together, express affection, and navigate intimacy. Many couples face these challenges, but they often aren't talked about openly.

• Has chronic pain affected your romantic relationship? In what ways?
• Do you feel your partner understands what you're going through, or has it been difficult for them to relate?
• Have you found anything that has helped you maintain closeness, communication, or intimacy despite living with chronic pain?

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Whether you're in a long-term relationship, newly dating, or navigating chronic pain on your own, your experience could help someone else feel less alone. Even small things that have helped you and your partner communicate or support each other may make a real difference to someone reading this.

Looking forward to hearing your experiences!

Take care,
Somya from the Carenity team 🌼

My wife left my after 24 years of marriage because of my health. How do you even try to start dating with medical conditions and where do you go to find people?