1. ~9 or 10 which is somewhat unusual :/ 2. Yep :) 3. Some people would disagree, but I find it so amazing when you’re partner (at least tries to) understand and empathise with you. Finding a partner from scratch is most certainly made harder by obvious stutter induced lack of confidence and self esteem 4. a) 110% he’s not “wrong” or “it’s his fault” b) you might not be able to empathise but that’s ok, any compassion won’t go amiss c) for the inevitable (sorry) hits unto his self-esteem and confidence, understand that it’s a negative feedback loop: One stutters -> you feel embarrassed to make friends -> you’re isolated and depressed/ stressed -> one stutters. Here one of the root problems is general lack of self worth/ depression, which might need to be addressed on its own. This loop *will* happen one day or another, unfortunately. for the best or for the worst