Dear Ethicist,
I found out earlier this week that I have herpes. I guess it had to happen eventually so I’m not too freaked out about it.
What’s got me in a quandry, however, is this: last night I hooked up with this girl I met at a bar. I just assumed I’d never see her again so I didn’t bother using a condom. Problem is, I think I’m developing real feelings for this girl. I could see keeping her around for one, maybe even two months.
What should I do?
–Love Sick
Dear Love Sick,
First of all let me just tell you how sorry I am to hear of your diagnosis.
Now, the situation your in is very serious and you must handle it with the utmost caution.
My advice to you is this: continue having unprotected sex with her until you’re ready to break up with her. Then go in for an STD test and blame the results on her.
The key to all of this will be in your righteous indignation. If you’re worried that you can’t pull that off in person, send her a text message.
