postr/StutterJuly 31, 2025

Eye Contact

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Eye Contact I’m 29 and I’ve stuttered my whole life. I would classify myself as a mild stutterer but obviously there are times when it is worse. One of those times being when speaking to someone and maintaining eye contact. When I look away or break that eye contact briefly, I’m way more fluent. Does anyone else experience this and are there any tips? I’m getting married soon and I’m so nervous about it. I want to look into her eyes and have that intimate moment when exchanging vows and don’t want to be looking pass her or off into space lol but I also don’t want struggle to even get a word out, which I’m sure will happen if I maintain that eye contact. I’ll obviously be more nervous in that environment anyway which won’t help at all either. Any advice?

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Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships

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Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentDating & Romance