I am a 40 year woman and I found out I have contracted herpe

I am a 40 year woman and I found out I have contracted herpes. I am not bitter or angry, just lonely. I did the right thing and told my s/o and he decided it was too much for him to handle. I can respect that. I just feel so dirty and alone. I don't think I can being myself to date anyone else for fear of spreading this and even more the fear of rejection. I am turning towards exercise. Hit the gym 3x a week. Can't talk to anyone because who can tell their friends something like this?

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I am so sorry to hear this and I totally get what you are saying. I'm 19 and I have only told a very select few about it. I felt, and still occasionally do, feel dirty but you have to keep your head up high and carry on in life otherwise it just eats you up. Good news is that if you are relatively healthy, it will hardly bother you. I've had it for about 2 years now and I am only just having my second OB. As for dating, one day someone will understand.

hi my name is carlos an im just want to say that we are here for you ..