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commentr/StutterOct 22, 2020
21 points

I'm happy for you. However there's a blatant double standard when it comes to stuttering and dating. Most women and girls want a confident guy and that usually means someone who doesn't stutter. Most ...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Dating & RomanceStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterOct 22, 2020
41 points

Updates on a date

Updates on a date I posted here couple months ago about being nervous going on a date I wanna share with you guys how it went. A little background about me I have a stutter/blockage ever since I was 1...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & DisabilityCommunity & Support
Dating & RomanceAcceptance & PrideValidation & Empathy+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 22, 2020
6 points

18M here suffered from stuttering since like 10 years old I do have a girlfriend, and I often would ask her about whether my speech was unclear, or was the stuttering too severe. If she is someone wh...

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Dating & RomanceHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 22, 2020
9 points

Guy with a stutter here with a gf, I’ve been with her for 3.5 years and we live together. She’s accepted it and me and my voice for what it is and after about 2 months of dating she knew what I was tr...

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Dating & RomanceAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 21, 2020
1 points

sometimes I think to let her go and that she will also have let me to go and not have emotional pain anymore forever......

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Sadness & HopelessnessDating & Romance
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2020
1 points

Don’t make it your identity, but don’t be afraid to talk about it either. People like honesty and vulnerability. I’ve stuttered my entire life and have had many girlfriends. I live with my gf now and ...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Identity & Self-PerceptionDisclosure & Telling OthersDating & Romance
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2020
1 points

True, my past girlfriend thought it was cute. Depends on the girl - some find it endearing, some find it as more trouble than it's worth. Good luck man...

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Dating & Romance
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2020
1 points

I get it, I’m fully aware it’s not an attractive trait to have even though some women do say things like it’s cute even though they’ve not even heard it yet 🤷‍♂️...

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Shame & EmbarrassmentDating & Romance
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2020
2 points

As someone who also stutters, it's pretty fair to not want to date someone who stutters. I understand why it's annoying. I don't mind it. At least they're not avoiding me because of my personality or ...

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Dating & RomanceIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2020
10 points

My past girlfriend used to say the same thing. I think some girls find it endearing because it’s a reminder of innocence in a guy. I wouldn’t take it the wrong way at all. Clearly it doesn’t bother he...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideDating & Romance
postr/StutterOct 16, 2020
30 points

I’m a little confused on how to take a compliment I guess

I’m a little confused on how to take a compliment I guess This girl that I think is cute thinks I’m cute which is great. So I’m talking to her and getting to know her and she says she finds my stutter...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & RelationshipsCommunity & Support
Acceptance & PrideDating & RomanceValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2020
1 points

To meet people (romantically and friendly) you need to be okay stuttering infront of them. You'll probably panic at first, but if you're open about it, most likely people will understand. Once you're ...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Authenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & PrideDating & Romance
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2020
2 points

On the girls front, you miss every shot you don’t take. Or as Shia Would say... just do it. Get out there and see what happens. I struggled with girls through my teens. Around 17 I decided I would get...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentDating & Romance
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2020
13 points

I'm 18 and I stutter. I have dated 5 people now. The thing is if you can't love yourself because of your stutter no one can love you. Better go to that girl you want and talk to her. Allow her to see ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
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commentr/StutterOct 16, 2020
5 points

I think it would be a good idea to approach the girl you want and don't try to not stutter. Then you'll notice that you stammer less than usual. Allow her to know you stutter and act happy when she a...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
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commentr/StutterOct 16, 2020
7 points

Hmm...nice question....For bullying i kept to myself in high school so people won't notice that i stutter and For dating I am 24F and never dated anyone and the main reason is i don't know if other pe...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentDating & Romance
commentr/StutterOct 15, 2020
4 points

I’m an old fart so “back when I was a teen”, I beat the piss out of a lot of people. This doesn’t fly nowadays of course. Shame though. Made me less of a victim and more tough. Kids today may never kn...

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postr/StutterOct 15, 2020
35 points

Bullying, stuttering and dating

Bullying, stuttering and dating Im 18M, never been on a single date in my life. Was bullied through school. Have a stutter (try to hide it every now and then) and am very socially awkward around women...

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Stigma & BullyingDating & RomanceShame & Embarrassment+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 13, 2020
1 points

Just to give you a perspective on my experience. I actually broke up with my girlfriend because of my stutter. I know all our bodies, DNA variation and our brains all work differently, I have always q...

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Trauma & PsychologicalRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Dating & Romance
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2020
1 points

22, I didn't go to university specifically, but I'm doing an engineering apprenticeship which includes earning a degree.I stuttered quite badly in the interview, but got accepted anyway. Your stutter ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hiding & ConcealmentShame & EmbarrassmentHelplessness & Agency+2 more