I have a decent enough stutter. It’s definitely noticeable, but I wouldn’t say it’s utterly devastating. I struggled with confidence my entire life due to it. It really held me back and honestly, it still does in my professional life. But the one thing that I’m super thankful for, is my soon to be wife. We get married in alittle over two weeks, and she’s been the most understanding person I’ve ever met about my stutter. I do well at using filler words and sticking with words I know I don’t stutter on, but every so often I do have a flare up. She hasn’t ever judged me or belittled me over it. She is always encouraging. The people you want in your life, are the ones who encourage you about it, not discourage you. Anyone who makes you feel ashamed over your stutter, you don’t need in your life anyhow. In my opinion, a healthy relationship does help so much with stuttering. It has boosted my confidence tremendously and gave me sense of security I had never known before. So, to answer your question, yes and no. It held me back from being outgoing and speaking with the opposite sex, but once I found the right person, it all came full circle for me. I wish you the best!