Hi Zak,

I'm going to piggy back on Christina's reply to you, if you don't
mind. :o)

You aren't looking at our little skin issue as a curse, are you? You
know, I used to think the same way...17.5 years ago. Yes, on May 29,
1990, I was diagnosed (not that that date just sticks in my mind or
anything). :o) I dated for those short periods of time, then found
something wrong about the relationship and moved on. That's the way
I was. Then one day, I just said, you know, I'm going to learn to be
me. I learned how to change my own oil, bought a house, did
everything around it that needed to be done. I learned about myself
and how to be independent. I joined a H dating site in 2001. I
kissed some frogs before I finally met my prince. We were married in
2005 and are now expecting a little dudette. :o) I have met some
outrageously awesome friends over these past many years...to include
Christina. I look back and you know, I would've never met her (or
the others) and never had the experiences I have had if I didn't have
our little gift. I can honestly say now, that if I had a chance to
give up something now, I don't think that's what I would choose.
Just my opinion...after 17.5 years. (Actually, I thought this in
2001) Hope this gives you a little glimmer of hope as well.

You are more than welcome to attend our social on December 7th.
Trust me when we say we understand that everyone has a life! There
will be other socials in the future (looking at February now). If
you can't make this one, it's okay...just look for the next one. I
have been the one that has always planned the socials, but in
my 'condition' these days, I have someone helping me...and she's
doing an outstanding job! :o) If you choose to join us, just let me
know (I'm the one to RSVP to).

Oh, and Zak, you are definitely not alone!! :o)

Tonya
:o)


--- In OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com, Z M
<zm_orlando@...> wrote:
>
> Christina,
>
> I appreciate the email, that quote at the end is great. It's not
easy expecially when I'm used to being a little lover boy. I like
rock and roll and girls, and not at all in a bad way. Thats just how
I've always been, a hopeless romantic. I don't
> use girls, but rather have found some that have been part of my
life for periods of time and most continue on as friends of mine. I
have been in love, but sometimes fall in love for those short periods
of time....longer than one night.
> So its now my curse, and I'm really down and out about it. You
said it's been 6 years, have you been in relationships? Have you
found guys for periods of time too? Are you tryin to find someone
whether or not afflicted? How's it been for you?
>
> I really wanted to go to the H20 thing Dec 7, but last night was
invited to a business Christmas deal that night by a girl in a
business frat i'm in. I'm nto itnerested in dating her or anything,
she wants to introduce me to people and just have a date. I told her
I might be busy that night but I'd get back to her soon. It seems
like it will be a fun night with H20 too, and I'd really like to meet
other people.
>
> Anyway, thanks for replying. Your words were good to see, it helps
not to feel alone. I have to get ready for a presentation now, been
a long Thanksgiving weekend, keep in touch,
>
> Zak
> Christina <mefl69@...> wrote: Zak,
>
> Has anyone from this group reached out and talked to you or helped
you?
>
> First, I'm not looking to make a buck, giggle, giggle, or at least
from you. I just hope you have found someone to talk to and these
sites are a great place to start. When I was diagnosed 6 yrs ago, I
thought it was the end of the world and I'd be alone forever.
Finding friends, male or female was a great help and still is from
time to time.
>
> If you ever want to chat, ask a question, vent, I'm pretty good at
listening.
>
> Take care and I hope to hear from ya,
>
> C
>
> PS - Also ask questions on these or other boards, people will
answer and help you!!! Trust me, they are out there!!!!
>
> "Good friends are like stars. ... You don't always see them, but
you know they are always there."
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Zak <zm_orlando@...>
> To: OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2007 10:15:25 AM
> Subject: [Orlando H Singles] Just dignosed, looking for femal to
talk to, hang out with
>
> I have just been diagnosed and haven't talked to any friends about
it
> yet. I'm lookin for a lady friend around UCF to hang out with and
> kind of go through this together. These sites seem to vary on who's
> active and how they want to get some money out of you, and this is
the
> only one not charging to talk to people so far. Everyone's tryin to
> make a buck....
>
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