Question:
I'm trying to pick myself up after being rejected b/c a guy I started seeing "didn't want to HAVE to deal with it." Quite honestly, each time this happens, it scars me even more. I'm about to get to the point where I can't keep dating and telling potential new partners b/c I'm feeling it's hopeless.....they all do the same thing. They say they appreciate my honesty, but b/c of my virus, our relationship can't continue. Am I overreacting in a negative way? My family thinks I'm being negative---I say I'm being realistic. I don't think anyone truly understands the emotional pain unless they, too, have had to deal with this obstacle in life. When I think back to my childhood and what I had envisioned for myself someday, it makes me cry b/c I never thought my life would end up this way. And also...it doesn't help when all of my married friends keep asking, "So, are you dating anyone?" These questions aren't intended to be malicious, but it's like stabbing my heart with a knife (b/c they obviously don't know why I'm not "dating" anyone).

Sorry for the rambling....I'm just getting really emotionally tired of this.

Answer:
Honestly, I think it's just a problem with the dating scene - not you. If you're looking to get married, then it's probably best to find a guy who can be your friend before moving on. The dating scene seems to revolve around getting into one's pants. JMHO.

Answer:
I can def understand where you are coming from all I can say for advise is to love yourself first and then just sit back and wait belive it or not there are good guys out there...but if you all ready tried all of this go to postivesingles.com they are people just like us who have HSV and are looking for a partner or just some good friends -best of luck...

Answer:
I am dreading having to talk to people about it.

I was out with friends the other evening and a male friend was telling the group how he dumped a girl because she admitted she had herpes- and he bashing her and attacking her character. I was so humiliated- but couldn't say anything. I wanted to punch him in the face.

Considering there were about 50 people at the party- it's safe to say 10 of those people had HSV, close to half of them HPV...

I agree with trying out the std online dating scene.