They are kind of ostracized. That's why they feel compelled to be open about their status before going into a relationship. It is a pretty shitty situation, but

They are kind of ostracized. That's why they feel compelled to be open about their status before going into a relationship. It is a pretty shitty situation, but it is what it is. If HIV had no negative connotation, people would be much less careful and would put more people at risk.