How do I tell my partner? Especially since I'm not sure if it came from him. Everything we were building together I can't continue this relationship. I don't want to hurt him
Just be optimistic about it. Maybe he was the one that gave it to you, and probably does not know he has it. Also, I am sure that your partner will be understanding and supportive.
I recently found out in July that I was + for type 2 ONE day after an ex and I decided to get back together. So imagine how I felt having to tell him that I was positive? Nervous and scared!!! But, I told him immediately after I found out; I even told him that if he didn't want to pursue a relationship with me due to my results, that I would understand.
Surprisingly, he chose to stay and continue to be with me because he genuinely loved me and wanted our relationship to work. Was he upset? Or course he was. Was he devastated? Absolutely!!!
Now, idk how long you have been with him but I do believe that if he does absolutely love you despite the circumstances he will be understanding and will continue to be involved, be support Ive and make things work.
I can't say don't be afraid but BE HONEST with him. You never know, he may actually stay.
First; Hugs to you. It isnt easy to do that I will say. All you can do really is just sit down with him and be open and honest with him about it that you have it and let him process it and talk to each other. I kind of know how you feel. I was first diagnosed i guess around fall of last year and I truly dont know where it came from, how i got it. I've had i'd say at least 4 recurrent outbreaks since then (including now). I've been with my husband now going on 10 years and i know he's faithful to me. He knows about it and acts like he's ok with it but deep down i feel at times like he resents me for it. Dont get me wrong, he doesnt say anything cruel or nothing but i find lately he's more distant. I dont want to end it between us but i dont want to always be a risk to infect him somehow or hurt him or something either. I was and am the first woman he's been with so howd i get it? 😕
It all starts with skin to skin contact.
Ingesting different oils help me (ie: Cayenne, Licorice, Garlic, and Oil of Oregano). Offset every two weeks. You could go to your local community co-op & find some there.
Best of luck with your husband, years are worth making it through.
Regards ♡
Honesty is ALWAYS the best way!
Soak up as much knowledge as you can about this and stay true to yourself.
All the best to you ♡
Thank you all. He's been great through it all