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@positvelybeautiful, Thank you so much for your response and kind words. It's comforting knowing that there is someone at there who had a similar situation as I do now. I just happened to stumble upon this website after researching my very new diagnosis and my outlook on everything has gone from "my life is over!" to "I can totally do this!" He's a great guy and definitely worth allowing myself to become totally vulnerable. Whether or not he's up for a romantic relationship with me or not, and whether a friendship continues or not...The fact that I am moving to Australia to work, play and travel is beyond exciting and I won't let this little hiccup stop me from enjoying every second of my adventure! @WCSDancer2010 Thank you for your response! Before I posted my question I saw many of your responses to others in need of advice. It really is so helpful....so keep doing what you're doing! : ) My whole experience of being tested was a horrible one. I had a very very painful outbreak and couldn't see my regular Dr. The Dr. who saw me (a woman) did not offer me any kind of comfort what so ever. She did not give me any information or educate me in any way of about my possible diagnosis. "yep, that looks like herpes" pretty much sums up my appt. So to answer your question it was a swab test. And whether it was HSV-1 or HSV-2 I have no idea. All I was told is that it was positive. Thats it! Is that something I can call the lab for to get that info? Or do they specifically have to be told before hand to test for whether it's HSV-1 or HSV-2? After reading and educating myself I realize that this information is very helpful to know.

I recently met a man here in the states that is from Australia. While he was here, we became intimate not knowing that I had genital herpes (very recently diagnosed). I was already planning to move to Australia before I met him, and have since boughten a plane ticket (my move date was moved up after meeting him) We both felt a connection we have never felt before. We plan on having a go at a relationship when I arrive. I don't head off for another 3 three months and am struggling on when to tell him and of course how to tell him. Do I tell him now? Do I wait till I get there? And if I do decide to tell him now, whats the best way to do it? Skype session, over the phone etc?? Would love any advice you may have! Thank you so much!