Archive for the ‘Emotional Issues’ Category
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008
Some may overreact. Some won't bat an eye. Since many people have genital herpes or have heard about it, many people won't be shocked or surprised. Whatever happens, try to be flexible. Give your partner time to respond, think about what you've said and absorb the information. Remember when ...
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Sunday, June 15th, 2008
This can be a sensitive topic and knowing when to raise it is important. It's best to let the friendship develop first, but it's best not to wait until after you've become sexually intimate. Then, the issue can become tangled in feelings of anger and mistrust. Remember, telling a ...
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Friday, June 13th, 2008
Words can be clumsy and awkward. Choose your own words and your own way of telling a partner. You'll find the way that's most comfortable for you.
* "I want to talk with you about something that's important to me. Have you ever had a cold sore or fever blister? ...
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Tuesday, June 10th, 2008
First, have you come to terms yourself with having herpes? If you haven't, then it's unrealistic to expect another person to understand. How well informed are you? Do you know the basic steps to reduce the risk to your partner? Do you know the facts about herpes? You want ...
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Sunday, June 8th, 2008
Some people don't tell, or don't tell every partner. Some don't tell until after they've had sex. It's important that herpes does not become a secret--for many reasons.
Once you and your partner know the facts, you may find your views changing:
Telling your partner allows this person to make an ...
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