Confused and Concerned

Hi Everyone,

Well, I started dating this great girl a few weeks ago and this morning she told me that she has herpes.  I am very aware of HSV-1 as I get cold sores and all that fun stuff.  We haven't had sex yet, and she wanted me to know before things went any further than they have already which was very hard for her but I am very grateful she did.  She has been living with it for about 6 years, and it's still very hard for her to talk about..  I guess I am just confused and reading as much as I can and looking for advice.