4th Outbreak Genital Herpes

So I'm on my 4th outbreak now after finding out I had genital herpes a couple of months ago. I've been to a clinic and they've put me back on aclovir or however you spell it.

My first outbreak was awful I felt like it was the end, baring in mind I've had a baby the pain was worse than child birth trying to pass urine!

So I've kind of come to terms with things a little more now where as before I was in a bit of a mess not knowing what to do with myself. I can finally say to myself "you have herpes but you just have to deal with it"

It happened to me in such a sly way of the person not having the decency to tell me.

So I found it hard to get my head around a little...

My only issue now is I have to live with this and crack on with my usual life, I'm not with my child's father but we're trying to slowly work things out after a year of being apart.

How would I tell him? What if he looks at me in disgust and blabs his mouth? Which I know means he's not a man, I'm just worried.

Also what if I meet someone new and I absolutely adore them but haven't broken the news, " oh by the way I have herpes"

It's just something I can't bring myself to do so my sex life has disappeared into thin air forever! Can they catch it without an outbreak? Please someone shed some light on this. I'm screwing over here!

Thankyou

Are you certain you know who you got it from? In any case, yes, it is possible to transmit the virus without visible symptoms (look up asymptomatic shedding), but this can be greatly reduced by taking the daily suppressive meds. Using condoms obviously cuts transmission significantly, too, so to be extra careful, avoid sex during known or suspected outbreaks, use condoms and take the meds daily at the correct dosage (full protective benefits not achieved until 5+ days of taking the meds).

For disclosure, I'm sure there are others on here who can share their experiences, or you can search this forum. The topic comes up often, so you are not alone!

Yes 100% sure who I got it from as he's the only person I've had intercourse with since my child's father, which was a year ago. I will have a look at that thankyou for your help