I was just diagnosed about a month ago and you remind me of myself in many ways. I'm 20 years old and never had a serious boyfriend. So when I was diagnosed I felt like "well now there's no way I'll ever get a bf," but after so so soo much thinking I have more hope than ever. I used to chase after people and give my body to undeserving people. I kind of feel like now I'll get a chance to date the "right" way. Everyone has their flaws and having herpes doesn't have anything to do with you as a person. I have had the roughest weeks of my life but I know it won't be like this for forever. Keep your head up. People will be understanding, it could happen to anybody! Nothing in my life has changed besides my way of thinking. And honestly your mind is everything. I choose to not let this ruin my life and it will hopefully make us stronger :)