A Little Light

[froggygurl]

Hey Everyone, I posted a little over a month ago about finding out my partner had herpes. I have gotten tested and so far it's negative. He and I are still dating and he is an amazing guy! I just wanted to give you all hope, I guess. I read so many postings on here from people who are worried they won't ever be able to find love or peace within themselves or with someone else, because of this virus. They're afraid there is no one out there that will love and accept them for who they are. Herpes or not, I have never been with a man who treats me as well and as kind as he does. He is so incredibly supportive of me, despite all my imperfections. I was nervous that I would never be able to get past this thought in my head when we were intimate. And every time we are, it doesn't even cross my mind. All I can think about is how lucky I am to be with such a great person. And it makes me want to tell you all to keep striving and try to stay positive. It doesn't matter that you have a stupid virus. What matters is that you are able to love and be a wonderful person. Any potential partner you meet that doesn't understand or see that in you is not worth your time. We all have flaws and that's what makes us beautiful, both inside and out.

[mr_hopp]

Oh, I LOVE that you posted here, froggygurl. Thank you so much for sharing this. Yes, this is the experience I've had out there in the wide, wide world. And to hear it from the other side is perfect and so validating. You're right. That's what this whole Herpes Opportunity is all about: Recognizing that regardless of whatever baggage you might bring to a relationship (for some, it's herpes, for others its any number of things), the important part is who you are on the inside. Everyone has imperfections. It's what makes us beautifully flawed human beings. ;) Big hug!

[whiteshadowcgb]

Thank you!!

[jumplejump]

Thank you so much for taking the time to post this, froggygurl! It is extremely encouraging to hear this from the other side :)

[lelani]

The biggest hug froggygurl and I agree...I chose to be with someone with H because se was specia, l and I contracted it from him. Now I am with a man who has done the same with me...he feels so lucky to have found me and to him H is just a small part of the package that is me. He always makes me feel beautiful and accepted. We are out there, both men and women, who see past H and love the person. Thanks for posting....I loved hearing it from the other side too... and I've now been on both :-) x

[jumplejump]

I just randomly found this post again, and I looooved reading it even more the second time! So uplifting!

[SheWillBLoved]

wow! I love yall lol so happy I found this community. it feeds my spirit so much. thank you all :x >:D< ;)