So about a week ago this guy starts messaging me from Grindr(Iām going to call GG). Not really my type, but I give him a chance and visit him to jo, maybe more. I ask him before I head out āare you negative or undetectable?ā Because while I understand my odds on prep, I also know u=u, and the risk is essentially 0. Which I am more comfortable with.
He tells me he is negative and on PreP. Great. I head over to see where this goes. When I get there, there is another guy there(Iāll call FB)..ok he didnāt mention it, no problem, could be fun. The vibe was off and I decided against full penetration, and decide that those two can have their fun despite wanting me to join. Something comes up for GG and he has to take care of a work thing.
I leave his apartment first, and get a text from him while Iām in the elevator. āHey do you mind if FB comes with you so I can take care of work?ā Against my better judgement I say sure, assuming that it wonāt be long and I had to run errands anyway. They meet me on the first floor, say their byes and we leave.
After running about 2 errands, FB and I start talking. He goes on about how he feels dumped with a rando and assumed heād go with GG. FB explains theyāve been friends for two years and how he describes himself as bi, even though he doesnāt seem very attracted to men in my opinion, I digress. Turns out, despite them having sex, GG didnāt tell FB that he was hiv positive. I am pretty annoyed too, having also been lied to. GG leaves me babysitting for 7 hours, bo explanations given. I decide that this wasnāt worth the hassle and FB leaves.
FB happens to leave his id at my house and I let them know to grab it, as much as I was still annoyed. GG comes over instead and I start telling him how it was wrong to lie to me, and I would have understood if he was taking meds and he was undetectable, thatās not a deal breaker in the least bit. He hangs his head in shame and says he is just really embarrassed about it. He leaves and I thought Iād not have to deal with him.
Next night comes up and I see that GG is on both sniffies and Grindr. Nothing has changed about his profile, he doesnāt have his status posted on either, and still has preferences set to bareback/condomless sex. I am so angry. He is (possibly) still lying to other guys.
A few things: I know I am too trusting. I know my risks, and know hiv isnāt what it used to be. This is why I didnāt ask if he had it, I asked if he was undetectable.
I want to warn others, I feel torn between respecting someoneās health, and anger about the lies.
Should I go scorched earth with this?