Doesn't disclosing herpes destroy intimacy?

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Having herpes actually actually makes it so that before you have sex you're gonna. Have an important conversation right and the the the like the mind that. So many people go through around that is that well god I'm gonna. Have to disclose this thing that I'm really ashamed of and it's gonna destroy the intimacy it's gonna destroy the intimacy on people. Who aren't going to be emotionally available yes right it's going to destroy the intimacy for people. Who don't want depth in relationship yes those kind of people probably will react in a really negative way it's your job to recognize that that's not yours to take on. Because the people who actually receive your disclosure with an open mind. And an open heart is the kind of person that you want to be with you.

There is an assumption that herpes destroys intimacy, but depending on your perspective, it can actually do the opposite: It can enrich intimacy, especially in those relationships that deeply nourish you.