I really like this guy, he makes me feel so happy and sexy. I feel that we are getting close and soon I know we want to start having a more romantic and sexual relationship, but I'm scared to tell him I have a disease that's not curable. I am afraid that he will not like me, or want to be with me. I know I need to tell him but I don't know what his reaction will be. And if it is negative it will definitely make me feel rejected and give up on love, and make me forever feel depressed and self conscious. All of this because of this stupidity that I found out I had last year when I got a std test because I somehow got Chlamydia. I don't know what to do, how do you tell someone you like that you have herpes simplex 1, by the way it's not an STI and over 70% of Americans have it. Most caught it when they were children.

Update:

I did tell the person that I like I have herpes simplex 1, and the person said it's okay and they thanked me for telling them. We still talk and nothing has changed between us conversation wise. The person still has feelings for me, and it felt great that they were so cool about it. By the way thanks to all those who left comments, especially the really nice ones encouraging me to be honest before anything further happens. And to those who left comments saying to not be so dramatic it's no big deal, yes maybe for you but to find out something like this especially at first it is a life changing moment. It may me think about giving up on love and sex altogether. From the comments to those who have it too thanks for the support, and encouragement. Again thank you all for your comments and feedback.