Tips on Dating: From the Perspective of Someone with a Condition
As someone that's abled and can't completely understand the world of those with a condition- I asked my boyfriend for advice for this blog post. Here are some tips on dating for those who have a disability:
- Be patient
Before I met my boyfriend, I never truly knew what it was like to be dealing with a condition- much less what was acceptable to say or even do. This will most likely be the case for your date too. It's important to try to understand that there's going to be some awkwardness- not necessarily because it's a first date, but also because it's your dates first time interacting with someone with a disability. Try to gauge if they're being genuine. If not- worst case scenario, your first date comes to an end.
- Be confident
Meeting someone for the first time is always at least a little bit awkward. Try to embrace that awkwardness and overcome it. Try to think of the date as an interaction with an old friend. Say what's on your mind, with appropriateness, of course. Talk about things you find interesting. Don't let your thoughts destroy your chances of a successful date.
- Be open to both rejection as equally as success.
Dates don't always go well. It's almost like a universal fact. At the same time though, try to remind yourself to keep a neutral position on these dates concerning their result. If the date goes well, awesome! If the date goes bad, even better! You can move on to someone that's worth your time.
- Know your worth
I want reiterate knowing your worth. I mentioned this on my previous blog post, but it's essential. As someone with a condition, you're just as worthy of love as anyone else. If you need inspiration for this, you can easily search up interabled couples on Google. I'll link a popular couple that I enjoy following on Instagram.
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