Originally Posted by woixiow

Sorry, this may seem like a no-brainer to most of you, but for me it's been rough. I don't know what to do.

I started seeing this guy, I realized he was older, but not 33 older. I'm 20. I have grown to really like this guy, but I know realistically, that it wont go anywhere. It might be fun for a long while though. The age thing, I'm alright with. I'll admit it might be weird at times but it really isn't that troubling. The real issue is that he came right out and told me he as genital herpes. I didn't freak out when he told me, but I've been thinking about it. I really do like him. I talked to a nurse practitioner about it, but she really didn't tell me more that I didn't already know. I want to know if you think its worth the risk. I want to know really how much of a risk it would be. They all tell me its much more risky when he's having a break out- I understand that- but what about when he's not? Is it really rare to contract that? I also thought i read something about an experimental vaccine for herpes? I have oral herpes AKA cold sores so how does that play in? I can't seem to help but like this guy, and I see him damn near every day at work so...

any advice i'd really appreciate. please dont hate on me.