Hi, I too have a very similar story to yours with me and my boyfriend breaking up and getting back together... then BAM I was diagnosed with herpes! I tend to keep my eating and life styles pretty healthy in terms of going to gym and eating healthy choices. I have read that this can help to keep outbreaks from occuring. I have had herpes for about a year and a half now and only had 3 outbreaks over the year and half. The first definately being the worst!
I too feel down and sad about it sometimes but this website is a great outlet to express your feelings and emotions...
Your relationship life is not over! I too think that at times, I am a 27 year old registered nurse, single and pretty happy in my life!
I hope these little words of encouragement go a long way because don't forget your beautiful with or without a skin condition such as herpes!
Stigma has made us feel like we don't belong, lets not let it win!
xo