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Hi again.

I've not dated since I was zapped back in June. I've been spending some time trying to keep everything in perspective (with your help of course) and to push away these feelings of disgust and worthnessless. I've now met someone I'm interested in, but each time we get together, especially if I ask HIM out, I feel as though I'm lying to him. Have we lost the right to persue? Is it wrong to let someone hold your hand, or kiss you? Is it lying to allow someone to get close to you, when they don't know you have 'it'? Would it be falling in love under false pretenses? Is it wrong? Deceitful? Does anyone else feel this dishonesty? Help?!

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Re: Still have the right to pursue?

Sweetie.....you have EVERY RIGHT to pursue a man! This is not the 50s! It does not matter that you have Herpes. It does not change who you are! Go out there and shine like the beautiful person that you are! Go out there and have fun! If you hold a man's hand, kiss him, make out with him, there should be no EXPECTATION of sex. If he is expecting it, he is not the right man for you. Those who are truly worthy of your time and love will respect your wanting to take things slowly. Its a great test to see what kind of person he is. The only thing that none of us have the right to do is expose other people to the virus without their prior knowledge. We need to be a solution to the problem, not part of it. Please read my recent post which tells my story.

P.S. I have NEVER, in the 6 years of having Herpes, had a guy get mad at me for "leading him on" or not taking it to a sexual level, even if I have told him that I have Herpes. Hold hands, kiss, make out...have fun!

Love,

Heather

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