@rogue1313 - I know this thread is old but I have to say, as someone who's recently diagnosed, unaware of who exposed me, and have to tell my boyfriend/love of my life tomorrow that I have herpes, this is really encouraging.
This part of your story touched my heart so deeply "he let me know he was all in, and told me that it didn't even matter to him, that for him, all he saw was someone he felt was so beautiful that any risk was worth the reward of being with me. He said that I was not herpes, I was ME, and after a little date night, he slept over and we had such a great night because of all the honesty and openness between us."
I know that I cannot control how my boyfriend reacts to the news, but knowing his heart, I am cautiously optimistic that he will respond similarly to how your guy did. Thank you so much for sharing. In a time when I'm terrified, anxious, and emotional, this was just what I needed to read.