Hi all. This is my first time posting on this site even though I read through so many discussions which have helped me deal with the shock of having herpes. I was diagnosed exactly a year ago with HSV1 genitally, but it feels like it was yesterday. I just started dating this guy at college. He asked me officially to be his girlfriend and I was so happy but so sad at the same time. I feel like he doesn't deserve me and I am terrified to have the talk because I don't want to lose him. Fortunately he hasn't been pressuring me to rush things but I still feel like I am lying to him everyday. I know I should tell him soon. Any suggestions?