You need some closure from the way in which you contracted herpes. That
means eventually you are going to have to move on and realize that you can't
change the past. All you can do is move on and take responsibility of your
part in contracting your herpes. Once you take responsibility for yourself
and forget about the other person, AND learn all that you can about how the
virus works... you'll be able to successfully move on. (like I did)

As far as dating goes... it might be a good idea to spend some time on your
own by yourself to figure out who you are, what you like, how you want to
spend your time, maybe think about what it is you want in a relationship,
hang out with friends, etc. It never ever hurts to put being out of a
relationship for awhile to have some selfish "me time."

As far as telling a potential partner goes... it won't be easy at first
(especially when you feel you have found the right person)... but you'll
know when it's right and you'll know exactly just how to do it. Don't ever
limit yourself. You can't help loving who you love and making it so they
have to have herpes is just another limitation you don't need.

That's my honest opinion,

Angela :)