@ray666 - Ray, you have to be honest with yourself first. Start admitting to yourself the fact that the PN isn't going away and here is what a neuro doc told me a few years ago....you won't die from it, you will die with it and oh boy....that has stuck in my mind for years. The point? He was laying it on the line about as straight forward as he could be, and I too do the same with my family and friends and those I work with. Last week, friends came to visit us in NJ from New England and before they came, I brought them up to date with my condition. They said thanks for letting us know and we'll do things you can do. It worked out well. I agree with @centre. Your partner knows what's going on so. You'll feel better when you are willing to accept what is happening and in turn, I think you'll then find yourself honest with others in your life. Wish you the best!! Ed