Hello Jim

Good idea about waiting until after the trip.  Funny that you mentioned that
... I actually procrastinated because of a birthday party that her parents
were having the following evening.  When I did tell her, she said that she
admired my honesty and the respect that I had for her by not just going
ahead without informing her ... that's how I caught it.

I can relate with you about the mental part too (as I'm sure that we all can
relate).  I have a great deal of respect for this woman and now it's up to
me to make sure that I don't pass it along.

Now this question is to the group ... like I said in an earlier reply ...
I'm new to this virus.  I haven't taken anything for it, but I do (did) have
a prescription of Valtrex to use when needed.  I haven't seen any signs of
an outbreak yet, but have started the Valtrex just for insurance purposes
and do wear a condom too.

What do you think of staying on the Valtrex to make sure that the chances of
passing it are reduced?  I do check constantly for any signs of an outbreak
too, but let's say that if I'm a once a year person (this is just a
scenario) should a person still take Valtrex daily?  I hope that I've worded
this properly as sometimes I have a problem transmitting thoughts to my
fingertips and I apologize if this is a stupid question.  Angela ....?

Thank you.
Art