What do you do when your ex left you a "gift?" Mine gave me genital herpes. Though I keep it under control by staying healthy, getting enough rest, exercise, etc., I still have it and if I begin to date someone I must tell them. Well I'm beginning to wonder if it's become my crutch in keeping guys from getting too close. I meet someone and like them but when I get ready for the herpes talk, I just decide to kabash the potential friendship/relationship. I'm 50, intelligent and attractive, but I let the herpes thing keep me from pursuing any relationship. I want to start dating and I would love to have a life partner. I'm tired of advertising on personals. I do get out and I am meeting others who enjoy the same things I do. I'm even learning how to talk to guys. And thanks to Love Smart, Part 1, I saw a little of myself of each of the women on the show. I know I can date smart, but how do I overcome the herpes part?
