i have this thing called hyperhydrosis, which is when you have really really really sweaty hands and sweaty feet ALL THE TIME, and even if you wipe them off on something, they don't get dry, they just stay wet. my boyfriend keeps asking me if we want to hold hands, and i keep making up excuses and stuff because it's really embarassing that i have sweaty hands, but i don't want to keep having to make up excuses every time, because he asks a lot, and he's already starting to get really suspicious and everything. please help me think of a good excuse that i can use everytime, or tell me if you think i should just tell him about it. if you think i should just tell him about it, then tell me how i should say it.
i know this might seem like a stupid question, but please help, and i'll rate high for good answers!!!
carebear answered Tuesday August 16 2005, 1:46 pm: i think that you should just tell him and if your love is really strong nothing will go wrong i have a very similiar prob but i sweat 4rm my arm pits instead [ carebear's advice column | Ask carebear A Question ]
TheTeenGirl answered Tuesday August 16 2005, 2:11 am: The only way you'll ever be able to hold hands and feel good with this guy without having to think of an excuse the next time you're with him, is to let out the truth. Don't wait until he asks, just say, "hey, [John], I need to tell you something. I really like you, and I want to hold hands with you when you ask me, but I am really insecure with something I have called hyperhydrosis. Its where my hands get really sweaty and I can't put a stop to it. So I get really scared and I try to avoid hand holding with you because of this." And then he'll probably understand. And also, try seeing a doctor to stop this if you already havn't. Explain to your parents how much you need for this to stop because its effecting you severly. This won't be a big deal after telling your boyfriend, it may seem really bad and really embarrassing, but afterwards, you'll feel really relieved and relaxed instead of covered in excuses and nervous. You'll really apprecaite yourself for telling him. I promise.
CutieAllTheWay41 answered Monday August 15 2005, 2:17 pm: Well first you've got to tell your boyfriend so he wont be so suspious.Then tell a docter or something and ask the why do your hands and feet sweat like you said.But if you dont want to go to the docter you can buy some cream at pharmacys or something and ask them for a cream for sweaty palms and sweaty feet of course!:) hope i helped your problems!
HectorJr answered Monday August 15 2005, 9:35 am: Tell him of course. He's your boyfriend, why should he care about something like that. It's not like its a contagious disease that will make him sick or poison him. As for how to tell him...First explain your condition to him, and then apologize to him about always making excuses about not holding hands. Tell him that you wanted to but were just afraid, and none of it is his fault. Be clear about telling him too so he doesn't get confused. I can see why you would, but you shouldn't feel embarrassed about it either. Don't worry too much about his reaction to that either, because it's not something worth breaking up over, really its not. Hope that helped, good luck. [ HectorJr's advice column | Ask HectorJr A Question ]
xo_jenna_respects_ox answered Monday August 15 2005, 1:08 am: Sounds like you have a horrible situation on your hands, but i think i can help. Just tell your boyfriend about it!!!When you think the timing is just right, tell him..."You know how you have been asking me to hold hands?I really want to, but, please don't laugh, i have really sweaty hands and i can't help it. I have hyperhydrosis which means i get sweaty hands, so i have been kind of embarrassed to hold your hand when they are sweaty." If he is a really nice guy and cares about you, he will understand, and nothing should change! Hope i helped!
lookthroughme answered Sunday August 14 2005, 10:17 pm: I have the exact same problem.
Just tell your doctor and he'll prescribe Drysol.
Just put it on your hands, feet, where-ever, at night.
The next morning you will be dry.
However, it does irritate for the first couple weeks.
But once you get past that you'll be fine.
Good luck! :) [ lookthroughme's advice column | Ask lookthroughme A Question ]
XstuckINsideMYheartO answered Sunday August 14 2005, 7:42 pm: Tell him, If he dosen't understand he's not worth it.
emster812 answered Sunday August 14 2005, 7:16 pm: You can go to your dermatologist and he might prescribe you something called Aluminum Chloride. Its a pill that dries out your whole body. It doesn't hurt to take it...
You need to tell your bf. If he loves you he will understand, he might even have something embarassing he wants to tell you. He could find out if you don't tell him and might be hurt that you just didn't tell him the truth.
Just say, The real reason I don't ever hold hands with you is because...... And just tell him. He will most likely understand.
*emster* [ emster812's advice column | Ask emster812 A Question ]
CApeach93 answered Sunday August 14 2005, 7:01 pm: you should tell him the truth and he will understand. he might have something embarrasing he doesn't want you to find out either about him. just tell him and if he breaks up with you because of it, he wasn't worth dating. try this stuff on your sweaty hands and feet called Carmol Anti-Sweat lotion and it works wonderfully. It is dermatologist reccomended and it is good stuff. try it. [ CApeach93's advice column | Ask CApeach93 A Question ]
BeFABULOUSxo answered Sunday August 14 2005, 6:37 pm: I have it too. It sucks. Hyperhydrosis means that you have overactive sweatglands. Go to your dermatologist and he might prescribe you something called Aluminum Chloride. It's awesome. I used to use but I moved onto a heavier thing. Its a pill that dries out your whole body. It doesnt hurt or anything. Your mouth just gets dry in the morning lol. Good luck. Anymore questions? IM me at gre3neyedxgirlx3 Or leave me one in my inbox!!!
xomegaroni answered Sunday August 14 2005, 6:10 pm: i agree with the poster before. eventually you'll have to tell him the truth, so i would juss let him know that you have really sweaty hands. he'll probably juss laugh about it with you and you both can find a way to fix the problem. maybe if u carried something in your purse or pocket to wipe your hands every so often it'll help.
abercr0mbiie143 answered Sunday August 14 2005, 6:07 pm: tell him, its not your fault you got stuck with these sweaty hands, just be likee well idk if i wanna because i kindaa have this thing where my hands get really sweaty and i cant get them to stop and i dnt want you to not like me or anything, but it seems like if i dont let you hold my hand your not gonna like me. .. its better that he finds out now rather then farther in the relationship! hope that helps, rate me!
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