Question: I just started datig someone I like very well and I broke the news to him last night that I had herpes. He looked shocked at first and just kept repeating, “I’m good, I’m good,” but not very convincingly. Do you think he can get past this and possible have a relationship with me?
Answer: To be honest, I seriously doubt it. Although he may like you as well, the thought that will remain in his head is “when” not “if” because it is very strong likelihood that he could contract the disease from you as the relationship intensifies. That is really asking a lot and very mature thing for you to do to inform him early enough in the relationship so that he can make his own decision about the situation.
If the roles were reversed, do you think this is something that you would be able to get past?