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Relationships and family life
Talking with friends and family
MS can affect personal relationships in many ways but it need not interfere with developing and maintaining connections with other people, including friends, family, partners and work colleagues.
Talking with your children about MS
As a parent with MS, you may wish to consider how and when you discuss your MS with your family. We have put together some resources to help you.
Information for carers
Find out what help and sources of support are there for family members or friends caring for someone with MS.
Explaining MS to others
Download our helpful guide to give to family, friends or colleagues if you have just been diagnosed with MS.
Relationships and MS
A diagnosis of MS may affect how you start a new relationship or how you feel about yourself and your relationship with a long-term partner.