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commentr/StutterDec 28, 2021
1 points

Same! I totally agree with you! I stutter more in my native language and even the accent to than my “western” accent. I’ve just told him and he was super understanding. I also addressed that I should ...

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commentr/StutterDec 28, 2021
5 points

Basically me on what you commented on your own post. I speak fluently when speaking to random people, close friends, etc but when it comes to close family and In Spanish I’m the worst with my annoying...

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commentr/StutterDec 28, 2021
6 points

I'm a 16 year old male teenager right now, and you appear to be a fair bit more mature than I am. Regardless this is my take on your situation. Do you stutter with people other than your boyfriend, an...

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postr/StutterDec 28, 2021
17 points

When should I tell my boyfriend i stutter?

When should I tell my boyfriend i stutter? I’ve been dating this guy for a year and he still doesn’t know I shutter. I’m not comfortable with letting him know but I feel like I have to since we both w...

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commentr/StutterDec 27, 2021
7 points

Hi! I stutter and work as a waitress, it can be rewarding but it can be difficult. I get a lot of ignorant comments, but I always tell the table that I stutter if they say something about it. I’ve bee...

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commentr/StutterDec 26, 2021
1 points

I have The same thing. Flawless speech alone but bumby road when other join. You can try one thing that works for me. By just telling the People/persons you are talking to helps my stutter. Initiate b...

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commentr/StutterDec 24, 2021
3 points

I always tell any girl I'm talking to that I have a speech disorder. Never once has it been an issue. And then I can relax and not worry about it and this helps fluency. You can't hide your stutter fo...

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commentr/StutterDec 24, 2021
3 points

i thought i wrote this in my sleep or something, i'm in the exact situation but i plan to talk to her when class starts again when i see her, idk what im doing to say right now but i want to basically...

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commentr/StutterDec 24, 2021
2 points

before i went on my first date with my now bf i said right off the bat that i stuttered cuz i didnt want that to get in the way and it hasnt hindered anything at all. if they’re a good person and genu...

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commentr/StutterDec 24, 2021
1 points

If you're serious about having some type of relationship (friendly or more), then yeah. She's going to find out eventually right? So, it might as well be on your terms. Be bold and tell her. Once it's...

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commentr/StutterDec 24, 2021
3 points

Tell her that you stutter and about the challenges that it causes. Be honest and open. Good luck!...

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commentr/StutterDec 24, 2021
1 points

Can't have a relationship without honesty. You should be talking to her about this. Also... Don't put your insecurities about stuttering on her. It's insulting to someone to think that they are so s...

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commentr/StutterDec 21, 2021
1 points

Second this. Disclose your stutter at the start, and give a brief explaination why you feel it's necessary to do so. "I just wanted to tell you because not everyone has interacted with someone who stu...

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commentr/StutterDec 20, 2021
2 points

I'll tell them that it is just a good day. Some days my stutter is barely noticeable. Others I can barely speak a sentence....

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commentr/StutterDec 20, 2021
2 points

I tell them I'm glad it's better too, but that it varies and then I go on with my day....

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commentr/StutterDec 19, 2021
3 points

I had someone say this to me recently, and I spent a bit of time mulling it over. I try not to get hung up about stuttering as much now a days, but I did think "was my stutter that bad when I saw you ...

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commentr/StutterDec 19, 2021
4 points

It is harsh, but I think it’s true. I’d just add that we can educate the people around us of how it feels when they say stuff like that. And like what’s going on when they don’t hear our stutters and ...

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commentr/StutterDec 19, 2021
4 points

Stuttering is part of me, I’ll often say on the phone to people don’t know “I’ve gotta a stutter by the way” makes it easier on both parties. I don’t get embarrassed with I stutter my body language st...

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commentr/StutterDec 19, 2021
2 points

Yeah I usually don’t get hung up on these things but this phrase has just been on my mind lately and I was curious about how other people perceive it. I know that people mean well and try to make me f...

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commentr/StutterDec 19, 2021
14 points

I totally agree it’s not a helpful observation. At the same time, I try to avoid getting hung up on the insensitive comments other make about me. Focus on the intention as no one is perfect. In high ...

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