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Hi all- I was casually dating a boy for about 4 months- we never ended up sleeping together but when it got close, I disclosed to him that I have genital hsv1, so we ended up not sleeping together that night. After a couple weeks of him thinking, he told me he was leaning more towards just friendship, and that he understood this was a selfish choice, and that he was sorry, understood if I didn't want to talk to him for a bit, but still wanted to continue to hang out and do things together. This was my first time disclosing to anyone, so even though I wished it would have gone differently, I still understand his choice and am not really that mad about it. Just a little ego wounded. I didn't bother arguing with him because I feel like once someone makes up that mind with their health, it's a done deal. But the thing is, I miss the friendship we developed. My pride tells me to move on and forget the jerk. But at the same time I don't really want to loose that aspect of the relationship. It's been a week and a half since that conversation and neither of us has contacted each other, I think he's leaving the ball in my court. But I dont know how to go about it. Have you ever continued to be friends with someone post rejection? Should I just leave it be? Any stories or advice would be great<3

Hey everyone:) It's been great reading so many relatable feelings and stories. I just disclosed to the boy I have been seeing for about 4 months that I have HSV 1 genitally. We haven't gotten physical yet, but Friday seemed close, so I knew I had to have the discussion. He took it as well as expected. He said it was something he would have to process and think over, and if i it didn't work, he still wanted to remain friends and I could use him as confidant. But he wasn't sure of anything at the moment. As nice as it was for him to say that, I can let help but feel like this stupid virus will get the best of our relationship. He is continuing to text and check in pretty frequently throughout the day, but there has been no attempt for future hang out plans. I'm going to give it a few more day before I check in from that convo. Is it normal for it to be avoided? How long have you waited for your partner to make a decision? With him still contacting regularly, I see that as a positive. But I totally get why he wouldn't want to continue. I'm preparing for the worst, but hoping that he'll choose to stay.