Hi rah09! I agree with everything that has already been posted. It is all a process with accepting it and knowing that you are the same wonderful person you have always been. I personally have been battling with this issue, but I am slowly learning that this is only a minor issue that could be something much worse. Try not focusing on what society has to say and focus on all the great people like us who have herpes, but they are married with children and are surrounded by love. Herpes really is just a relationship filter that will help us make smarter decisions when it comes to dating and being intimate and that is a good thing! This site is a great way to open up about how you feel and meet awesome people that can relate and give wonderful advice!
With love,
SouthernBelle96