Hi hello I'm here to ask a few questions about cold sores. I've had them my whole life, for as long as I can remember. I remember how much of a pain they are especially when I was younger. I dont get them a lot probably one every few months. My grandpa, Auntie, mom and I all get them but nobody else in my family does. My grandma, uncle, and all of my sisters don't get them no matter what. If I have a cold sore and my sisters take a drink out of my drink they never get one. I'm just curious to know how only a few members including me get them and not everyone. If you ever had one you know how much a pain in the ass they are. I've have never found something to make it go away faster or at least tame it because the ones i usually get are really noticeable and can be intense. (Psa: No i did not get them from oral sex or anything. Ive had them my entire life)