commentr/StutterOctober 30, 2025

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Relationships can always be tricky - regardless whether you stutter or not. You will naturally get along with some people more than others. I don’t think I’ve had a relationship end because of my stutter, but you never know. Were there some girls that likely weren’t attracted to my stutter? Sure. But that’s normal for people to be attracted to certain things. You are not going to be for everyone. I will say that looking back on my younger days (grade 7 through university), having a stutter impacted my confidence to approach girls or start conversations with them, which caused me to hold back. It didn’t happen all the time but I recall that happening enough to remember and regret. I’m in my 30’s now and am married and have kids. In terms of acceptance from girls families, it has mostly been positive. Like anybody else you meet, some will be more positive and accepting about your stutter than others. I’m slowly learning that you can’t control what others think of your stutter. And you can’t let others impact how you go on with your lives.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships

Subthemes

Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & MotivationDating & Romance