I think I was accidentally misleading by failing to add that I’m bisexual. Not giving blood reduces my pool of potential romantic partners by roughly 10%, and doesn’t prevent me from having fulfilling relationships. I don’t think I would abstain from sex in order to give blood even if I knew I could save a life with each donation. Even if that’s an incredibly selfish decision, I’m just not that good a person.
Regardless, the support of everyone who replied is very much appreciated.
I think I was accidentally misleading by failing to add that I’m bisexual. Not giving blood reduces my pool of potential romantic partners by roughly 10%, and doesn’t prevent me from having fulfilling relationships. I don’t think I would abstain from sex in order to give blood even if I knew I could save a life with each donation. Even if that’s an incredibly selfish decision, I’m just not that good a person.
Regardless, the support of everyone who replied is very much appreciated.