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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle

‘A woman left me because I have herpes - do I have to tell my new partner?’

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Dear Vix,

I am 66 years old and male. When I was 34, I was in a relationship with a lady who found out she had genital herpes. I also tested positive. I’d had a couple of affairs, so I blamed myself –and even though we aren’t in a relationship anymore, that guilt remains with me.

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