Herpes

I know how you feel. I was the exact same way, and I felt that now that I had herpes I was never going to find love. I eventually did. We dated for about 2 weeks when he told me that he loved me, so I waited another 2 weeks before I told him. I didn't want to I was scared he was going to leave me. I thought "this is the one person I love and he has to know". So I told him, and his reaction caught me right off guard. He laughed at me. I was hurt until he said "when I found the woman of my dreams I said I was never going to leave her no matter what".

You will find a husband on day, and if you know you are beautiful don't let something like herpes take that away from you. My supporters when I felt like I was a disgusting human was actually my sisters. And eventually my fiance, and the more close people to you reassure you how beautiful you are the better you will feel. I truely hope the best for you.

Vanessa

New to this board, but not to this issue. I have GH and have had it for well over 10 years. I contracted it before I married my DH. I told him straight up and yes, he was concerned and had many questions, but it wasn't a deal breaker. The more you know and the more you are aware of your body - it lessens your chances of transmitting it to another. My DH does not have it and I make sure if I have an outbreak - he knows.

I have two kids, had them vaginally with no complications and they are both fine. Also, I just recently had an outbreak (most likely due to major stress and lack of sleep) and I honestly can't remember the last time I had one! I had to call the doctor to get a prescription and the nurse had a hard time locating the last time I had one too!

In the beginning I felt exactly like you, but it does get better. And when you do find that special someone - be honest and informative. If this special someone is the right one - it WON'T be a deal breaker!

It gets much better and easier to live with! Just take it one day at a time! I wish you well!

Newbie32