commentr/StutterJune 19, 2017

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I have moderate-to-severe stutter, and while I'm married now, I had a pretty lengthy dry patch before meeting my wife. I get it :) The overarching idea here is to make yourself more like someone that you'd be interested in dating. For me, there were a few parts to this. 1. I started putting more time into my physical appearance. I lost a lot of weight, started working out, and went thrifting to expand my wardrobe. I had a friend help me figure out a style that looked good on me. You don't have to be ripped or dress in $500 suits, but being reasonably fit and dressing nicely (e.g. coordinating colors with your skin tone, hair, eyes, etc) makes several impressions before you even open your mouth. 2. I developed some creative outlets. For you, it could also be art, music, magic, juggling, whatever. Find a creative outlet you love and put a lot of time into getting good at it. For me, it was social [swing] dancing, though you may find salsa easier to get into depending on where you live. I put a lot of work into my dancing, and got good enough to garner attention from across a room. I also worked my existing social network, and sought to expand it through my interests. This includes going to social events with my friends (who bring their friends), and making it known to my family and friends that I'm actively looking for someone. I eventually met my wife through a dancing friend of mine.

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Social & RelationshipsIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work

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Dating & RomanceAcceptance & PrideEmployment & Career