Do you think it would be hard to have a relationship with a blind/deaf person?
@powerbrokenape (399)
United States
August 18, 2008 2:00am CST
Do you think you would ever want to date someone even if they are blind or deaf? It seems like it would be hard to keep the relationship together. If the person is blind, then you would have to help them with a lot of things, and if they are deaf then it seems like conversation would be difficult or at least a lot different than normal conversation. But do you think that having a relationship with a blind or deaf person could be something that you wouldn't mind, or does this handicap seem like it would be to big a dent in the relationship?
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@rbailey83 (1428)
• Canada
18 Aug 08
i don't think it would matter, because it should be what's inside the person that matters. I wouldn't say that it would be hard, i think i would use challenging instead, atleast in the beginning, but i would learn to do what is needed for my partner. even if the person is normal, well as normal as can be, all throughout your relationship you will need to help them at times. deaf and blind people aren't helpless, they will not need your help 24/7. When i fall inlove with someone i fall in love with who they are, who they are on the inside, and you never know, having someone with that kind of dissability could make the relationship that much more intense just because they are so different than what you would normally be used to. I don't think it would be as bad as some may think
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@lyzabelle (1668)
• Philippines
18 Aug 08
That is true having a relationship with a handicap person
is always hard. But there is an exemption because I personally
known a couple who's wife is deaf. Not as hard as blind situation.
They had this wonderful relationship using sign language. I admired
their love story.
@goldeneagle (6743)
• United States
9 Apr 09
I am sure that each situation would present its own unique challenges, but where there is a will to do so, you will find a way...you just have to find a way to make it happen...
@sutanhartanto (4122)
• Indonesia
18 Aug 08
hi there,
if you really love her/him, it seems to be no problem. people with handicap, if they have been got it for a long time, they are used to it and they can generally take care of themselves. of course in some case they still need help.
a relationship with them can be a romantic relationship. remember marlee matlin?
@bamakelly (5191)
• United States
18 Aug 08
I have never dated a blind or deaf person however they have feelings and needs just like anybody else I can imagine. Acceptance is needed by people and those with handicaps are no different.
You could probably find a lasting love with someone with eyesight or not. You could also love a deaf person. I have seen marriages where one of the couples happens to be handicapped. Love shouldn't have any boundaries.
