That's good to hear.
We hope everything works out for you two in every respects.
Thanks you guys. We plan on both get to tested for HIV just for reassurance. We are now planning to take time off from our demanding jobs
I'd like to add that your boyfriend gave you incorrect information in the last paragraph of your post.
When first infected with hiv most ( around 80%) people will experience ARS around 2~4 weeks after. This could be severe or mild.
Symptoms last 2 week's or so. After this someone can go 8~10 years without knowing they are HIV positive If they never tested.
The "by 8 months " is simply not true.
As you were already told, only testing reveals one status.
Hey thanks. That is what we plan to do.
Say for instance if he is positive (which I hope not) would I run a risk using a condom?
If you are confident that he did not have a sexual exposure with anyone else after his exposure 8 months ago, then he can take a test any time for a conclusive result. This should be a priority if you intend to have unprotected sex with him. It's impossible to say exactly what your risk level is given that you don't know his status. Obviously, if he is HIV-negative you don't have a risk, but you can't tell by looking at a person or by whether they are "sick" or not. Only a test can diagnose HIV.
However, until he can get tested (and you should too), you should avoid unprotected intercourse. Frottage isn't a risk, but if there's penetration, use a condom until you know for sure.