I have stuttered my entire life and I have never really had the courage to speak in public. I met my wife 3 years back and during our first date, i found out that she stutters as well. Ever since then, whenever my wife has trouble speaking in public (eg. Buying something), i would always jump to her rescue. My speech may not be perfect everytime but i feel like it gets better with practise. Put yourself in "harms way" and get out of the comfort zone as I have come to realise that thats the only way for me to get better. Do not give up!! It does get better...eventually.