Herpes, Dating and Choosing What ...

Herpes, Dating and Choosing What You Really Want

Herpes Wellness by Cat Dupree
E63
Sep 15, 2026
12:44

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When you’re worried about whether someone will accept your diagnosis, it can be easy to lose sight of what you actually want in a partner and the kind of relationship you want to have.

In this episode, we’re talking about how herpes can influence the choices you make in love, the difference between acceptance and compatibility, and why finding someone who accepts your diagnosis doesn’t mean you have to accept a relationship that isn’t right for you. Because finding love isn’t just about being chosen. You get to choose too.

You’ll learn 👇🏻

-How a herpes diagnosis can change the way you approach dating and relationships

-How to navigate dating with herpes without losing sight of what you want

-Why herpes disclosure and acceptance don’t determine relationship compatibility

-How fear of herpes rejection can influence the partners and relationships you choose

-Why finding love with herpes is about more than finding someone who accepts your diagnosis

-How to make relationship choices based on what you want instead of your herpes diagnosis

Keywords

herpes
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hsv2
genital herpes
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herpes disclosure
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herpes relationships