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Well... you want the real answer?
HSV1 (herpes simplex virus 1) is considered to be a above the belt infection but can also occur below the belt but in a less mild form than HSV2.
Even when your friend doesn't have outbreaks hes still massively shedding viruses. If he has constant recrudescence its likely that he has straight up HSV1. Not your run of the mill random cold sore. The virus is likely latent within him and he has outbreaks often. He should be on antivirals.
The worse the initial outbreak the worse they tend to be in the future while a mild initial outbreak, not so much.
On the other hand, you can give your partner herpes while being in contact with her. Above the belt or below the belt. You can then have her transmit this back to you, above or below the belt.
Remember, just because you dont have sores doesn't mean you cant spread it. Its estimated that nearly 80% of herpes infections occur when there are no visible signs of an outbreak due to whats known as virus shedding.
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