acerf1f2 Posted October 14, 2007 Posted October 14, 2007 I've been dating the same girl for 3-4 years now. All of a sudden she got a cold sore but never had before when I have been with her. She says she used to get them when she was a kid. Simply put, is she cheating? Thanks
sb129 Posted October 14, 2007 Posted October 14, 2007 While cold sores can be transmitted by kissing other people with them, they can also be transmitted by sharing a glass or can of drink with someone else. You can get them from non-passionate kissing (ie kissing your grandma). I think you need a bit more evidence- one cold sore is not enough evidence your GF is cheating, and if you confront her with it, I imagine her reaction will be less than favourable.
White Flower Posted October 14, 2007 Posted October 14, 2007 While cold sores can be transmitted by kissing other people with them, they can also be transmitted by sharing a glass or can of drink with someone else. You can get them from non-passionate kissing (ie kissing your grandma). I think you need a bit more evidence- one cold sore is not enough evidence your GF is cheating, and if you confront her with it, I imagine her reaction will be less than favourable. I didn't get them for years, but recently one emerged. And I thought those days were over, darn! Don't jump to conclusions, these viruses can go into remission for years and suddenly return. Good luck with your GF.
norajane Posted October 14, 2007 Posted October 14, 2007 You really ought to do some research on medical sites and learn about cold sores. You are jumping to ridiculous conclusions - cold sores are transmitted very easily and I've read statistics from 60-80% of the population has been infected by them during their lifetimes. Break-outs are unpredictable. Some people, like YOU, for example, may be infected and not even get a break-out. Unless you have some other CONCRETE reasons to think she is cheating, do not ruin your relationship by accusing her.
sb129 Posted October 14, 2007 Posted October 14, 2007 I didn't get them for years, but recently one emerged. And I thought those days were over, darn! Don't jump to conclusions, these viruses can go into remission for years and suddenly return. Good luck with your GF. This is also true. I have never had one (thankfully!). Thanks White Flower.
Author acerf1f2 Posted October 14, 2007 Author Posted October 14, 2007 Thanks for the replies everyone. I did research it a bit but wanted to post and get some opinions as well. I knew it could be dormant for awhile and come out but I just didn't know if being dormant for 4 years was out of the question.
whichwayisup Posted October 15, 2007 Posted October 15, 2007 She also could have picked this up from work. I was extremely anal at my last job, everytime someone used my computer, desk, phone, I would wipe it down with lysol. No shi.t! EVERYONE I worked with eventually got a cold sore (everyone but me)...From sharing the phone! Using the same keyboard...It just happens. I wouldn't assume she cheated on ya.
RecordProducer Posted October 15, 2007 Posted October 15, 2007 She also could have picked this up from work. I was extremely anal at my last job, everytime someone used my computer, desk, phone, I would wipe it down with lysol. No shi.t! EVERYONE I worked with eventually got a cold sore (everyone but me)...From sharing the phone! Using the same keyboard...It just happens. I can imagine what EVERYONE at work thought of you! Recently I read that shopping carts are very dirty, dirtier than public bathrooms, full of germs. They advised to wipe the hold so I did it with Windex, cuz I didn't have wet wipes at the time. I was kinda embarassed to do that and made sure people didn't see it. Then my son said: "Are you nuts or something?" I never did it again. Ignorance is bliss.
share&care Posted October 15, 2007 Posted October 15, 2007 This is also true. I have never had one (thankfully!). Thanks White Flower. Keep us posted.
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