How do you tell someone you just meet that you have herpes?
Me and my husband just seprated. I feel like my sex life is over. How so I just come out and say Hi I have herpes still what to sleep with me? I don't know how to bring the conversation up? Please help me!!!
Dear Nobody,
I'm not sure I like your screen name, you're not nobody, you're Somebody!
Telling a new boyfriend/partner that you have herpes is never going to be easy. However, Dr. Charlotte Grayson wrote an excellent SharePost entitled, "How to tell Your Partner." In the post she gives four wise, but simple points about how to tell someone that you have herpes.
You stated that your husband just separated, and I am wondering if perhaps you have some issues/feelings that you need to work through before you can move on to a new partner. You might really benefit from just a few sessions with a therapist where you can talk through these issues, and/or even practice talking to a new partner about your herpes! You can find some referrals for therapists at the Psychology Today website.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Jennifer Fee
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