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I told him I have herpes .....is he ending things?

8yearsandcounting

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Hi. I've met this AMAZING man 2 months ago and we instantly had a great connection. From the day we met we talked everyday/night and gone out multiple times, we're even discussed a future together. It was like we have both been praying for each other and FINALLY its here. BUT fast-forward to last Sunday I disclosed that I have Herpes Simplex 2 and I got it 8 years ago (20) from my child's father. I could immediately tell he was in shock and speechless. I didn't talk about it much at that moment and still we haven't talked much about it. I can definitely tell he's acting funny, not calling as much and he finally admitted it yesterday that his has become slightly distant.

He said I've been forcing him to say he doesn't want to date me anymore, forcing him to make a decide now, forcing him to express himself (his words). I've kinda been trying to force him to discuss it and he keeps saying leave it alone and give me time to process.  But its been a week.He has made it known he still likes me but isn't calling as much for sure. He haven't spoke 24 hours, I've called once no answer. 

I'm so hurt. I honestly don't know if he just wants to think or if this is his way of cutting me. I would love to hear if anyone has experienced anything like this before. Will he at least care enough to call again and say no I can't do this?

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When a guy says he needs space and time to process just let him have his time.  Calling him and trying to get him to talk to you isn't going to help the situation.  Guys are different than girls, they don't like to talk about things, they internalize them.  Just let him have his time and if he stops seeing you over this, his loss not yours!

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wishing the best for you and your outcome. The stigma surrounding Herpes has made it even harder for us to be accepted. Yes it’s for life, yes it’s contagious but it’s manageable. I really wish more people would educate themselves and not be so judgemental. Is he the first person you’ve tried dating since you found out? 

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