What's the difference between the 2 herpes, HSV-1 and HSV-2?

I feel like I ask stupid questions, but ima go for it anyway. I'm still wondering what's the difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2 gential herpies. I have HSV-2 and besides the percentages, I'm not sure there are other differences I should be aware of.

Hey JB! Remember there are no stupid questions, my friend. :)

Start here and let us know if you need any further clarification!

http://herpeslife.com/hsv-1-hsv-2-types-of-herpes/

Thank you! It helps a lot it seems as the main difference is the percentages of viral shedding

That and HSV1 is is more likely to head south in Oral than HSV2 is to head north (as HSV2 doesn't like the mouth much at all....)

Oh boy I'm never gonna find anyone who's gonna wanna deal with this HSV-2. It's terrible to have :/

@jb that is so not true! As someone who was recently diagnosed I know now how ignorant & uneducated I was. Since finding out about my new found friend I had no other choice but to learn. (Now that i know what i know i truly feel that id be open to dating a person with H had i known more about it before. As a controllable skin disease!). That being said if you educate yourself & love yourself enough the right person will be willing to do the same.

Like all things in life.. everything is beautiful..sometimes it just takes the right pair of eyes to see it. Hang In there. If you'd like to chat sometime msg me :)

Not at all true Jb.... neither is "better" - it is what it is.... and I can promise you that you WILL find someone who wants YOU for YOU - warts (and blisters) and all :)

Thank you everyone! It really means a lot I'm trying to stay positive. It really is hard. I just have to keep on reading more posts on here and understanding that everything will be okay.

That is not true. I have HSV-2 and my boyfriend loves me just the same. If anything he said it kind of makes him want me more, because of the fact that I was able to disclose that with him. It builds more trust I do believe, and if they reject you then they aren't worth it. At least not to you anyways.