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Hmmm... This one is an issue for me. I am a high anxiety person. Dating someone with disabilities would likely send my anxiety through the roof. also, if it's an inherited condition I would not want to pass it on to children. I doubt I would make it even a month. If they were 100% self sufficient and it were an injury like a missing leg, then I'd possibly be just fine. I know a missing arm is tougher than a missing leg, because I dated a guy with one arm. My great grandpa lost a leg. I also lived by a couple where the husband had one arm. I saw a lot of how missing those parts changed their lives.
I will freely admit it would be hard for me to date a deaf person. There are probably some other disabilities I personally couldn't handle, not because I wouldn't want to, but because of my own shortcomings.
I am not sure I would feel it ethical to date someone with significant intellectual disabilities.
But I do date someone with dwarfism and someone else with an artificial legs. That has been just fine. No issues.
Some things yes, other things, no. I wouldn't be able to date someone who was mentally still a child, because that would feel creepy and wrong, for example.
The second polling option is a bit untrue, though. Yes, they are people, and have feelings and thoughts like anyone else, but they ARE different, and "different" does not have to have negative connotations, it should just be acknowledged.
I could date someone with a disability, but to an extent. If they were mentaly not there I couldn't. I'd feel like I was taking advantage of them. So that would be an automatic no.
Yes dear @desiree512 , I would definitely if we both really understand each others. and of course if we are both attracted to each other too.
we all have a kind of disabilities. some mentally. some physically. other types of disabilities may not be considered as, but still they are.
If I like a girl who is not able to walk, then no matter what, if we really like each other, I would definitely say yes. I would even carry her around wherever I go in my arms. there is no shame at all dear @desiree512 :-)
Well if u both understand and accept each other on the date then I would definitely date that person
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I was dating a girl with Asperger syndrome for a very short time. She was working as an aerospace engineer and I was actually sort of into her despite how blunt she could be. But the problem was that her family was one of those catholic Filipino types and they didn't approve of me (atheist white guy)
Really depends on the disability. I mean I'm disabled myself so it's unfair to be biased against other people who are disabled ya know. But if he was extremely low functioning then first of all I wouldn't be able to have the emotional connection with him I wanted, I'd feel more like his mom, and if we were going to fuck I'd honestly feel like I was taking advantage of him.
I have but it didn't last long. Not because of their disability. They became clingy and intrusive. One of the few that we did not remain friends after.
If they were a stranger that I haven't yet developed feelings for, I probably would be discouraged from pursuing anything with them.
If I got to know them by happenstance, or if they suffered their disability in the process of getting to know them (because of accident or such), then it wouldn't matter to me, though.
Yes I would. My boyfriend seemed worried a little when telling me about his disability and I didn't mind at all and I honestly feel a bond when he ask me for help when it comes to reading or just helping him in general.
Interesting poll. First one in a long time where the results are split pretty evenly.
It would all depend on the disability. I grew up with 2 mentally disabled brother and a physically disabled dad.
I'm certainly not judging. But it would depend on the disability.
Probably had partners with some of those. My girlfriend has anxiety, panic attacks, and is like schizo effective. I had one partner who was dyslexic. Ummm... trying to think.
Physical disabilities I feel I would be ok with retty much anything assuming we could effectively communicate and it didn't require me to 100% take care of her. When it comes to mental disabilities however it depends on what the issue is, how intense, and if it is being managed. Anything that seriously impaire cognitive ability would probably be a no and anything that would cause her to want to kill me or herself on a regular basis even while being managed is also a no.
Depends on the disability. Down syndrome... No. Sorry. Deaf? Sure. Blind? Maybe. Others I'd decide if it happened. I fucked a chick who was deaf and dumb. She had very bad eyesight too but can see ok with glasses. My girlfriend and I do couple swapping and we swapped with this couple. She's great in bed anyways
type 2 diabetes is a life choice illness (eating too much, being obese, drinking too many sugary drinks or alcohol, not exercising ever etc) and you can not put it in the same basket as other illnesses mentioned in the list.
In short, I would date a girl with type 2 diabetes who has committed to get healthy and exercise if i like all her other characteristics,
and I would never date any of the others mentioned above, especially nor people with mental disorders
Really depends on the disability. I think I'd have some trouble finding myself attracted to someone with down syndrome for example. If someone was Borderline or something that wouldn't be as much of an impact on my decision
I would and I have, I briefly dated someone who was deaf, it was interesting to learn abit of sign language
I hate to admit it but I don't find anything about disabilities attractive plus most people with them cannot make a real informed decision. Hearing impairment or blindness excluded. But mental or developmental disabilities in my mind would be rape.
should be noted that 100% of humans have some form of a disability at this point in time.
Hate to be a dick, but I can't date someone I'm not attracted to. So as long as they attractive and mostly functional then I'll go on a date with them.
yes i have dated women with disabilities
1) her right leg was shorter than her left leg but it didn't bother me dated for a while.
2) my other ex she was deaf again didn't have a issue with her disability
Why is it there are people won't date someone with down syndrome they are people too and they are not contagious and they do not have any disorders at all
It depends how much of one to be honest if it was half deaf then sure but not something major I know this makes me a bad person I just don't think I could deal with it
Sure I would. Everyone has a disability. It is only a matter of whether or not it is visible.
~JSmith
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