Question:
my boyfriend gave me herpes seven months ago... i do love him, but part of me thinks the only reason i'm still with him is because we have herpes and noone else would ever want to be intimate with me. i'm scared to leave because i don't want to be alone...

Answer:
if u want to leave, leave.
theres always someone else.
it might take some time to find them, but you will.
you just have to be prepared for some "you time" cause mr. right is not going to be there the second you leave.
have some time to yourself- go shopping, get a hair cut, just have a good time w/ your friends. dont dwell on men until you find one that is a keeper

Answer:
I'll tell you what I think about your statement.

This guy gave you hsv. Before he gave you hsv you thought he was worth being intimate with. What makes you think that if the shoe is on the other foot, which it is, that no one would want to be intimate with you? Although you admit you love him you say that you're only staying because you are afraid. Fear is your prison not hsv.

I say take a risk. Make yourself happy. Discover what secret dreams you have and chase them until they come true. Delight yourself and be joyful. You have a whole big world out there to find someone who adores you. Think of yourself first. Treat yourself to the best you have to offer. Never compromise. Never take no for an answer and live like you've never lived before. The future is waiting for you. Being alone is not so bad if it leads you to yourself.

best wishes.