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Thank you for sharing your story. I agree with @Mumof2 - keep trying with her (assuming you have a good sense that she actually does like you and if it weren’t for Herpes she would want to build a relationship with you). Being diagnosed with H2 can be a very difficult experience - it’s not uncommon for people to feel intense shame and a lack of self-worth and to push people away because dealing with all of those emotions feel too hard. Perhaps you can introduce her to H Opportunity? It sounds like what she really needs is some support from others who have walked in her shoes. She may feel like your just “trying to make her feel better” and that you’ll ultimate regret it because for her right now, grappling with the diagnosis is proving to be very difficult and it feels earth shattering for her. She doesn’t want you to feel that way too. You sound like someone who really cares about her. Focus on helping her through this first, and then focus on the relationship. Sounds like you have a good foundation. Good luck!