Hello,

I am new to this forum. I recently joined Antopia where I was
contacted by a Tampa Bay H club member who told me about this forum.

I have Herpes HSV2. I found I had herpes about a year into dating my
ex-wife; 1984. I don't know if I contracted it from a previous
encounter and passed it to her of she to me.

I have been separated since 2003 and divorced last year. I started
dating last year and have been dating via commercial internet dating
sites. I have had one intimate relationship after I told her I had
herpes.

I know that if I want a companion, I have to date and disclose until
I find the right person. There is no other option than being alone.

The largest hurdle that I see other people dealing with is disclosure
and rejection. My feeling is that 1/3 of the population has herpes.
If my chances of finding a companion are cut to 1/3, then I just have
to meet more people. Rejection hurts but it's unavoidable so I accept
it as one of the hazards of dating.

By joining this forum and others, I know I will increase the chances
of finding a companion sooner.

I am a white male, 47 years old, 6'3", 205lbs. The intention I have
set is finding a loving girlfriend who I find very attractive, who
shares some of my interests and spiritual intentions and who likes to
travel.

Feel free to ask me about my experiences dealing with herpes, dating,
intentions and anything else.

Doug