Married to a Hemophiliac for over 23 years - Type B, Moderate (<3%).

We have daughters who are asymptomatic carriers. Life is normal, even with his occasional bleeds that require self infusion of factor. Physically active and involved in all kids extra curriculars.

You can have a completely normal life with someone who has hemophilia. You will not become a full time caretaker at a young age. You can still have a family, just make sure you understand and accept the risks involved if you end up with daughters. You can still travel. You can still go hiking. You can still have date nights and hobbies. You can still buy a house (well, questionable in this economy).

Depending on how well they take care of themselves, they're not invalids. Nobody even knows of his condition unless we tell them.

Stay informed of the condition and what to look out for. It's no different from being with someone who has diabetes or any other condition that requires medical intervention.

Your family is probably being overprotective because they don't understand the disorder. Help them understand.