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Hello All,

I have HSV2 which I got from an ex-boyfriend 6 years ago.  I haven't been in a relationship since. I have been so jaded from my diaganosis that I haven't been able to date anyone.  I have had a few hook-up's and I have not given anyone herpes.  About two years ago I feel in love with a great man, he loves me dearly and I love him.  We have know each other from childhood and he said that I was his dream girl, and that ever since then he has always loved me.  I cannot imagine my life with out him.  

As you may have guessed he  doesnt know I have herpes.  I wanted to tell him early in the relationship but i was so in awe by him that I couldn't bring my self to tell him for fear of losing him.  We talked about getting engaged this summer and we always talk about having children. I can't believe Im at this point in my life and I may ruin the only true love that I have ever had.  I have told him before that I had a yeast infection and that I can't have sex with him.  This is what keeps me able to stay away from him when i have and out break.  He has bought it a few times but more and more he has become leery. I had a outbreak two weeks ago and I used the same old excuse; this time he didn't quite buy it and he seemed very annoyed.  He asked me "what do you have?". I was horrified. I didn't know what to say but its just a yeast infection its no big deal.  A week later the unimaginable happened. I got another herpes outbreak. I had to lie again.  This time he didn't buy it.  In fact is is really mad at me.  He thinks i don't want to have sex with him and I'm am using this as an excuse and he also think's Im cheating on him. He is the love of my life.  And I may have lost him forever. 

I am telling my story because number 1. don't do what I did and 2. I need help and pointers, I am going to tell him tomorrow. I feel like my life is ruined.  Im too old and too tired to start again.

I have not told anyone about this, not my family nor my friends. I feel alone.

I would like to also mention that when I was diagnosed the dr told me not to tell anyone because of the stigma around it, and i followed her advise. :( Big mistake. I know he will not accept me for who i am anymore. Im so sad i hate this, I hate my life. Why me GOD?

Anyone please help.

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Not true, if this guy loves you he will accept you. You've already had sex before so im guessing you used precautions and he hasn't contracted it. Good! This will at least show him that there is a way to be safe and not contract herpes. Knowing this and maybe showing him the risk % chance of getting it is very little with precautions. Just let him know that you have been smart about it and thats why you had to avoid sexual contact sometimes. Be honest when telling him your feelings about how you were scared What he would think thats why you lied Sometimes and im sure he will understand. Also, just to ease into the conversation dont say "i have herpes" rather say , "i get the cold sore virus down there, thats why i have to abstain from sex sometimes" Something like that. Because for some reason the word herpes just sounds scarier to people at first.

give him some time to research, and just soak it in. I didn't know anything about herpes before i got it so im sure he doesnt either so he needs time to just see its not a big issue. 

This is a good test to see if he truly loves you too, i think having this virus is a great way to see the true side of people.

p.s that doctor is an asshole

and goodluck:) you will feel alot better after telling. And it may take time but im sure everything will be fine. 

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I read this post the other day and I felt that I had responded.  Before I say anymore did you actually get to tell him and how did it go

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