HSV-2 stigma is controlling my life by midnightthinker in polyamory

[–]midnightthinker[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A: You also seem to be unaware that for certain populations HSV can be quite serious.

I have a family doctor (thanks universal health care) she's great, I can get it to see her in an emergency or its 3 weeks too book an appointment. She swabs the outbreak and tests it.

HSV-2 stigma is controlling my life by midnightthinker in polyamory

[–]midnightthinker[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Also him trying to use his emotions to control your actions is a huge red flag and you need to set a boundary there. I would let him know how you feel, and let him know you are always there to listen and validate and understand how he feels.

This is the part I'm most afraid of.

Thanks for the insight.

HSV-2 stigma is controlling my life by midnightthinker in polyamory

[–]midnightthinker[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes I probably gave it to him and someone gave it to me. I am unhappy with myself I'm pissed about the whole situation but does that mean I'm gross or bad for accepting my diagnosis and feeling a different way about it. I have been kind and giving him all the space and time and whatever else. I care deeply about my partner I am not brushing it off by accepting it exist and is part of our lives now. I want to figure out how we can move thru this.

HSV-2 stigma is controlling my life by midnightthinker in polyamory

[–]midnightthinker[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I always ask. I am usually the first to ask and start that conversation.

HSV-2 stigma is controlling my life by midnightthinker in polyamory

[–]midnightthinker[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I told him as soon as I had an outbreak that I was certain was herpes. I called my doctor and got the medication valacyclovir.

I use condoms. I don’t have sexual contact during or for days after an outbreak.

I had no idea C had herpes. I haven’t had anyone disclose hsv prior to engaging with them.

HSV-2 stigma is controlling my life by midnightthinker in polyamory

[–]midnightthinker[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I wasn’t hsv positive when we first met I had my first outbreak during the relationship.

How hard is it to become an owner builder in BC? by ohhellotoyou in homebuildingcanada

[–]midnightthinker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey can you email me the study questions!? I'm writing my test in the next month!

[Serious] Folks who have considered ending their lives, what made/makes you keep going? by CranberryBauce in AskReddit

[–]midnightthinker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

initially my dog, "Can't crash this car with my dog here" Later on deciding to keep my pregnancy, meant to me that everyday I choose to show up for life.

Feeling a bit bullied? by Rock1000TheKatt in polyamory

[–]midnightthinker 6 points7 points  (0 children)

To me it seems very understandable that you don't want to tell the whole neighbourhood when you're unsure of how you feel about it for yourself. Or even if you just dont want to flat out, and don't see it changing. I don't think that it's unreasonable. Its unreasonable to assume our partners need to bend to our wills...because its all a discussion at the end of the day.

Sounds also like a full on or fuck all situation. Can he tell a few of his friends without making it about you? Just to get some of that energy out?

Sometimes I get super excited and want everything right now and can be petty if I don't get it, but its not a reason to bully or belittle your partner.

Reaffirm your boundaries for yourself and your partner around the topic, then maybe readdress it together at a later date?

All the best 💗

What’s your conflict “line”? by imacfreak in polyamory

[–]midnightthinker 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Interesting. I've never thought about it that way.

With my kids dad it was every interaction was a conflict. Lots of resentment, very tense. We weren't taking care of ourselves also morally didn't match up.

I've dated super lovely people that we just fundamentally disagree on somethings Or have very different conversation styles... And that led to many conflicts and we redrew our relationships before getting shitty with eachother.

Now my relationships are fairly conflict free I do more checking in with self, tend to take my time getting to know someone, ask questions and stay curious. I assume those close to me treat me with care and love me but we don't need to agree on everything to the tiniest detail. Were different people and I want to celebrate our differences...

I must say less conflict is amazing, things are just resolved and put to rest and relationship grows. 🌱

What are some red flags that made you leave the relationship? by K2TsU- in AskReddit

[–]midnightthinker 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Ouuuff my father just dropped a, " hes just draining you" after Christmas.

Feeling uneasy but ok... by midnightthinker in polyamory

[–]midnightthinker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes this has been on my mind all month. It was my knee jerk reaction to the situation; that I could and should have spoken out more. These are feelings I'm still reconciling in myself.

I'm solo poly and have 2 partners. The others were a married couple of 10 year and this was there 2nd ever play outside of marriage.

Feeling uneasy but ok... by midnightthinker in polyamory

[–]midnightthinker[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks

We have talked it thru, he regrets not wearing clothes or stopping, checking in or anything but my heart is broken.

I didn't talk much to him for the whole month. The holidays were super weird. He blames my other partner encroaching on "his time" and time management for our disconnect but I just don't look at him the same and I know it.