I want to start dating again but my ex gave me herpes
I was in a long term abusive relationship from my sophomore year of high school up until I was 23. I thought this was the person I’d spend my life with but it ended up toxic and a big waste of 8 years. During this relationship I contracted herpes, and we have been broken up for about 2 years now. He has had no trouble moving on; sleeps with random girls on the regular, has had at least 2 new girlfriends, and seems very confident even though he also has herpes. I feel traumatized from the relationship and getting herpes, so I have completely avoided flirting, talking, or even thinking about guys. Recently I’ve been feeling like I do want someone in my life who I can be close to, but I have no idea where to start. I feel so uncomfortable thinking about telling someone I have herpes, and I couldn’t imagine having an attraction to someone then having to tell them. Would love some advice about how to get back into dating and whether or not guys will have a bad reaction to me saying this. I feel so vulnerable and scared even typing this message, but I guess it is a step in the right direction. Thanks for reading
Posted Jun 25, 2022, 7:48 PM UTC