How Do U Get Herpes Is It True That U Can Get Genital Herpes From Using A Bath Towel Of Someone Who Already Has Genital Herpes?

Is it true that u can get genital herpes from using a bath towel of someone who already has genital herpes? - how do u get herpes

I was in a relationship for over a year and recently went to the doctor to discover that I have genital herpes. I'm not conviced that my friend told me that we really feel committed relationship is possible that I could have done differently? How long can a person in her body before they can tell the doctors? because I went to the doctor for 6 months and were in order.