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dignify1980 Sat 26-Sept-26 20:45:32

Am curious to know how many of you or do you know of people who are married to someone with herpes, in particular HSV2, genital herpes? If so, has it been passed on in the time they've been married?

I know it's a common infection and also it's not exactly something people will be upfront about as it's personal medical information, so I do think more people will have it than we realise (especially in this day and age).

Also, would you consider marrying someone who had it or is it definitely a dealbreaker ? I think in dating, it's understandable it being a deal breaker but if you are marrying someone then perhaps one might have a different approach?
I haven't got anything but was just wondering because I know a close friend who has just been diagnosed. Generally looking at it online, there is alot of stigma around it, some say it's no big deal, others are very against it and would go nowhere near it....