First, I say go do the work thing, always good to network, giggle, giggle...

Well hopefully no one reads these boards anymore, especially the guys I've dated
from here, giggle, giggle...I've had a couple relationships and like you, some
have lasted longer than other's, some more patient than others as well. Some
very short and without going into details, "we" just didn't connect on whatever
level it might have been, but it was never herpes. I am however friends with a
few of them still and that is always nice that it didn't end horibbly, we just
didn't connect on that 1 level.

I have to say, I preferred dating outside the community, because 6 yrs ago the
community was to small for me and I just didn't want to have people (guys) say
oh, I've dated her.......Or even have women say, oh I've dated him and oh so did
so and so...So, I stayed out of the community for dating and yes it was harder
and a lot more lonely probably, but that was MY choice. Each person has to
decided for themselves when they are ready to date, when they are ready for the
talk and if they want to keep it in the community, etc.

The best thing I did do, was go to a national event, even though I didn't "hook"
up or have really ever hooked up at an event. It was great to go and see so
many people and so many people from so many different walks of live having
herpes and being just as normal as me. There were HOT, HOT guys, even prettier
girls, and some not so pretty people. I saw rich people, poor people and all
different races as well. It was such a wonderful experience to not feel so
alone. I made some great friends as well and that was another blessing. We had
1 common thing, but a great friendship has grown out of this situation. So, if
I had it to do all over, I'd probably be ok with having herpes. I have great
friends, I have an awesome kick ass husband and I have friends all over the
southeast, that I can email or hopefully visit at a moments notice if need be.

I know I rambled, but I hope something helps and works for you.

Also on a side note, Jacksonville tries to get together from time to time and
you are always welcome to head north if you want to hang out. We usually do a
brunch or happy hour that always turns into more than it should, giggle,
giggle...

Take care,

Christina

PS - Also feel free to email me off line if you want to chat or ever ask a
question - mefl69@...




"Good friends are like stars. ... You don't always see them, but you know they
are always there."



----- Original Message ----
From: Z M <zm_orlando@...>
To: OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 11:28:31 AM
Subject: Re: [Orlando H Singles] Just dignosed, looking for femal to talk to,
hang out with

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@yahoo. com> 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@yahoo. com>
To: OrlandoFLHerpesSing lesSite@yahoogro ups.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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