Girls, would you date a guy with epilepsy?

[Awsome58]

My brother is 19 years old and has epilepsy ( seizures ) and he is nervous about starting a relationship because he is afraid of what girls will think of him. I keep on telling him go for it because he hasn't had a seizure in almost 4 years. He is completely undercontrol and in my opinion I don't think he's going to ever have one again. He has had girls tell him he is handsome/cute but he never does anything about it because he is nervous that they will have pity for him. He thinks they do not want anything to do with him after being informed about his issues. I feel horrible and want to help. What do you really think girls would you go out with someone like that and potentialy marry someone with this issue?

[_feeeyaa_]

Sure I would, isn't that what a husband and wife are for?

They are meant to help each other, deal with each other's flaws. They must remember none of them are perfect.

I had a aunt who had seizures yet she is happily married and has kids.

Some stupid girls 'need' a 'perfect' husband/boyfriend and they wouldn't date him just because he has a issue.

I don't care if he has a issue, everyone will be sick and die one day, when they're very old, this is natural, you can't do anything about it.

If you truly love someone, just the way they are, do you really care if they have cancer, or diabetes or whatever? No, I would help them and support them and be right by their side.

This response was so long my fingers hurt. 😞

[Anonymous]

My guy friend has active seizures, probably one every couple of months and this guy is THE biggest man whore. Not that I want your brother to be a man whore, lol, but my friend just never let it stop him. He was of the opinion that he could stay in a cave or he could really live his life to the best of his ability. I can from the perspective of my friend understand the fear and not wanting pity, because he certainly never wanted us to treat him any different even after his seizures, but I'd say your brother is probably in a better position considering he hasn't had them in 4 years, and as long as he tells people what to do just in case, they won't get freaked out or as freaked out being around someone that has them.

[dragracergirl]

He should go for it. I dated my boyfriend now husband for 8 years before I married him. His epilepsy is well controlled, only time he has a seisure is if something sets it off. Extreme heat or site of blood. Been married 23 years, his epilepsy hasn't prevented him in doing everything he has wanted to do.

[Queen_naki5]

My brother has epilepsy too. I'm used to it. It doesn't make a person any less of a catch. My bother has a normal life, takes anti-seizure meds and does sports. He works out and eats okay. I would date a guy with epilepsy. If he has a seizure, I'd know what to do and how to handle the situation. I'd be very supportive of him and be there for him 😊

[Sunkissed100]

Having epilepsy is not something you chose for yourself and it doesn't change the fact that you are good looking or have an amazing personality.

I personally don't have a problem with it at all. If I were to date or marry your brother, I would like to be aware of his condition just because I would want to know what to do in a situation if he was to have a seizure but that's all :)

Anyone who has a problem with it doesn't deserve your brother even giving them the time of day :)

[Anonymous]

Sure, I would date someone with epilepsy. Once things get more serious, or after a few dates I'd like to know what to do just in case an incident happens.

I dated a guy with really bad asthma (among other things), and he explained to me what I should do if he had an attack. He didn't get any when we were dating, but it was good to know what to do just in case.

[Anonymous]

Yes.. and I want to add why I say yes.

My boyfriend never told me he had seizures so when I moved in and he had the first one in front of me, it scared and startled me as I'd never seen anyone have one before. Its hard to see the man you love go through that.

That said. I do wish he would have let me know sooner so I could have been more prepared and able to understand what to do/not do.

[Opinion Owner]

and yes I would marry him if he asked :)

[mardybumm]

yes i would is such a minor part f him he shouldn't be scared it will put women off

[Anonymous]

No, because i dont know what to do if he were to have a seizure.
I wouldn't want to put him in danger because I wouldn't know how to help.