I was married for 12 years, my husband passed away 1 1/2 years ago. I am confident that both of us were faithful during those years, but our history before we met is questionable. I started seeing someone a few months ago, and he told me he had been tested for everything, requested I do the same before we took things to the next level. I have never had symptoms of anything, but I agreed, thinking everything would come back fine. I do know that some things can go years without showing symptoms. I tested negative for everything except HSV1 and HSV2 - I have both. My doctor actually tried to talk me out of getting the HSV test, since I have never had any symptoms. She told me that outside of an actual outbreak, even a blood test can be inclusive. I thought it was going to be more of a reassurance that I didn't have anything, but instead, it has now caused me nothing but problems.
What are the chances that this might be a false positive ( I know, grasping here.) My husband and I both had been with 5+ people before we met, so I know that increased both of our exposure level. Yet, neither one of us ever had an outbreak.
I'm a little devastated, and honestly, wish I hadn't even been tested, because then I wouldn't know. But, I want to be responsible too, just not sure what to do now? I have not disclosed yet to my potential partner, I just don't know what to do.