I began dating my boyfriend (of almost 2 years) at the beginning stage of my severe plaque psoriasis. I used to cover my big psoriasis patches with bandages so he couldn't tell, and when he finally felt a patch he said "you feel like my grandma," I was kinda freaked out by this and eventually told him that is was psoriasis, and it turns out a lot of his family has it too. Needless to say he became a huge part of my support, telling me it wasn't ugly.

@A MyPsoriasisTeam Member I totally agree, every time I've been down about my skin and hated myself and spent days in bed not wanting to go outside or deal with people, it definitely reached and only got worse. I've learned self meditation, and relaxation techniques for my bad days where I try not to dwell on it.
Also the partner thing, there definitely is people that don't care about it and see what's underneath. But still subconsciously I do cover up more when I have a flare, I won't let him help with creams or see me naked. Even though I know he doesn't care, its still like an automatic defense that people will leave you when they see it. He constantly tells me and reassures me that its not a problem but I think we can all agree that no matter how often people tell you, all the mean comments, stares, exclusion definitely take their toll for the rest of your life.

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I was totally up front with my boyfriend about the external and internal symptoms of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. I asked him if it bothered him and he said no he will support me through anything 😊❤️

It might be hard but I found honesty is the best. Educate people what you have. My hubby told me it is his job to make me love me from day 1 after I showed him my psorasis. He says I love you each day to me. When things got worst, he never looked away and be revolted. I had a guy who's sis has psorasis acted like I was a freak.
So hang in there. There are some morons out there but we deserved to be adore just like everyone else.

I have been married almost 2 years and my husband has no problems with my psoriasis. When we first started dating I told him from the start. He has been with me when someone wanted to known what was wrong with my legs and he asked me if that bothered me. He always supports me.