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By countmyblessings Friday, January 02, 2009

I was diagnosed with herpes a year ago. I met a man that I fell in love with. Before intercourse I made sure he put on a condom. Right before the act, he took it off without me knowing and that's how I got the disease. I'm upset and angry still and I'm depressed. He selfishly gave me this disease and to make matters worse, dumped me. I've met a real nice guy and am afraid to tell him. I'd rather be single forever than infecting anyone with this dreadful disease.

1/13/09 12:03pm

I had a similar situation happen-the guy I was with didn't tell me he had herpes and when I got it, he left.  That guy will get his karma.  If you have met a man that you have fallen in love with, it is a good idea to tell him.  I know that this will be extremely difficult.  Pick a private place-go for a walk.  He will respect you for telling him-it shows that you have integrity (un like those who gave it to us!)  I am sure that he will appreciate your honesty.  Friendship, Love, and companionship are what real relationships are about.  You may even discover that he has it himself.  I felt the same way as you in the beginning, that I would never meet anyone again who would accept me. People can surprise you in good ways.  Ironically, I met the love of my life because I got herpes.  If it didn't happen to me, I think I would have continued on my path of falling for jerks.  Remember, there are good people in the world.  Don't sacrifice the chance to have a relationship because you are afraid-you deserve better than that.  There is light at the end of the tunnel. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

7/11/09 6:06pm
I understand and feel your pain I am very angry as well because I was victimized like you were by someone I trusted, but I don't think the answer is to give up and I do know 1 out of 5 people have the disease. If you found someone you care about that cares about you get to know him as a friend then if is real you will find the right time to tell him if he runs away at least you know before you invested your heart completely into it and you have a shot at True Love because you deserve it and your still the Prize right. Love Marla

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By countmyblessings— Last Modified: 09/21/10, First Published: 01/02/09