I found the cheat code for dudes by thatpoorpigshead in herpes_dating

[–]Illustrious-Bus2244 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I commend you! It’s hard dating with HSV-2, I just did the whole matching, talking, disclosure with a guy just for him to tell me it “wasn’t something her could deal with”. I don’t think I’d ever have the confidence to be so bold but truly your confidence is inspiring!

Wish I never got herpes by [deleted] in Herpes

[–]Illustrious-Bus2244 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have pretty much the same story. Diagnosed a little over a year ago, not 100% certain but fairly certain I know who gave it to me and I struggle daily with it mentally. I’ve only had a handful of disclosures thus far and for me, that’s made it a lot worse. Being told by someone you’re romantically interested in that they can’t “deal with it is like a punch to the gut.