Love…. what does it mean?

“A strong feeling of affection”

“A warm feeling of personal attachment”

It’s natural to love, but it’s not for everybody, but if you bring ‘disability’ into the equation, it makes it a challenge.

I don’t know if you’ve watched the programme ‘The Undateables’ on Channel 4? It’s such a lovely programme and relates so much, it’s a reality documentary about adults with disabilities or learning difficulties trying to find love.

Dating when you’re deaf is challenging, particularly as most hearing guys aren’t as sympathetic and understanding as deaf guys. I’d try my hardest to get a hearing guy to notice me, but I noticed that most of them were too immature to bother with, and we girls always had to put the effort in. If I started a conversation, they’d often turn away after realising I was deaf… wish some guys would grow up! My confidence wasn’t great back then, and I hadn’t found the right person. I don’t agree with all the quick dating/dumping lark that teenagers do, as it shows they’re not mature enough to save themselves.

My mum always said to me… and I totally agree with this…

‘It’s often those who are disabled have the kindest hearts, as they know the way that people deserve to be treated’…

So here’s my advice to deaf singles;

Never give up, keep trying!

Be true to yourself, don’t change who you are to impress someone.

The right person is out there, you’ve just got to find them, and it’s often when you least expect it! (It happened to me!)

That’s all for now, Love E x