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commentr/StutterJan 19, 2020
2 points

Just be you. If she knows you stutter, it's not a big deal. Don't focus on the stutter, focus on the great time you are having with her. Pretty soon you'll forget you have a stutter and focus on ...

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commentr/StutterJan 19, 2020
1 points

This. Sounds like the date went pretty well, but you were just in your head a lot. I know the feeling. Ask her out again!...

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commentr/StutterJan 19, 2020
3 points

I'll keep it short - I'm getting back into dating at 37. Focus on being there with the person. People that are dating want to meet and get to know people. They want you to be present, there with them....

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commentr/StutterJan 19, 2020
5 points

If there really is a connection there, in my experience, I begin to “forget” that I stutter when I’m with the girl that I like. It’s like there’s another part of my brain that takes over when there’s ...

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commentr/StutterJan 19, 2020
12 points

How was it a bad date if she stuck around for the entire day? It seems it went relatively well! We stutterers definitely need to adjust with a person and understand their vibe and flow before we beco...

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commentr/StutterJan 19, 2020
17 points

>always consciously thinking of things to say that wouldn't make me stutter Well, don't do that. It adds a whole level of effort that you could do without. Just talk, don't try to evade or substit...

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commentr/StutterJan 17, 2020
1 points

When I first met my boyfriend he didn’t care at all that I stutter. He never mentioned it and I didn’t mention it. It’s just one of those things that people don’t really care about unless you care. Ju...

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commentr/StutterJan 17, 2020
2 points

Always had success just bringing it up and sort of making fun of myself in a light hearted way. If you don’t take it seriously, she won’t either. Most girls will think it’s cute if it’s clear you’re s...

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commentr/StutterJan 17, 2020
2 points

I've always had my dates be very understanding about stuttering, and would you really wanna be with someone who wasn't understanding about it anyways...

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commentr/StutterJan 17, 2020
3 points

she'll def notice it, but trust me people just don't care. Take ur time before talking, just try take it as easy as possible...

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commentr/StutterJan 17, 2020
1 points

If she reacts super negatively to your stutter during the date then she’s way too shallow and you should just leave. But I hope it doesn’t come to that for ya. Good luck and I hope she’s a good one....

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postr/StutterJan 16, 2020
18 points

Going on a date tomorrow night. Any advice to lessen the anxiety?

Going on a date tomorrow night. Any advice to lessen the anxiety? Met this really cute girl online the other day and our chemistry over text chat is really fun and lighthearted. We're going out tomorr...

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commentr/StutterJan 14, 2020
7 points

I know how you feel man. I was bullied back in high school for my stammer. Was made to say long difficult words so they could laugh. Because of that I have an anxiety over speaking. Even to my girlfr...

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commentr/StutterJan 14, 2020
1 points

same, been stutteing since I can rmemeber and somedays cant even say hello, and some other days will stutter very little. it has efected my life in every way possible school, work, gfs and social li...

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commentr/StutterJan 14, 2020
2 points

dude i was about to join the maguire program but because of my job it was pretty hard. Is it worth it? im 28 and have stuttered since i rmember, Sometimes i cant say shit and other days im very flu...

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commentr/StutterJan 14, 2020
1 points

I cant see a future for myself. I'm afraid of even meeting my friends now who know about this issue, let alone get a job or a girlfriend....

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commentr/StutterJan 14, 2020
1 points

There is hope man. I was a similar situation as you at that age. A real NEET with a severe stutter, social anxiety and a depression. Now 12 years later I got a masters degree, a loving girlfriend and ...

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commentr/StutterJan 5, 2020
2 points

The most important thing is to have fun on the date. If you’re both enjoying yourselves, them the stutter becomes a non issue. I’ve been with my boyfriend for years and he’s perfectly fine with it. He...

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commentr/StutterJan 5, 2020
3 points

I'm a male who stutters, but I've been terrified on going on dates for years because of my stutter. All the girls I've been with have been when I was drunk and not afraid of stuttering. Anyways, abou...

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commentr/StutterJan 4, 2020
5 points

My boyfriend and I have been together for almost three years now. We met at his junior prom (I was my friends date) and we really hit it off so I gave him my number. In that setting, it was all shouti...

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