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commentr/StutterSep 24, 2024
-5 points

When I used to stutter I would only go for girls that were fat and/or ugly if I’m being honest. I’m ok looking myself, those were the only girls I would go for since I most likely knew that there was...

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commentr/StutterSep 24, 2024
3 points

I'm 23F and I don't really have a problem getting laid. I don't go out of my way to talk to people though. I've usually met people through dating apps, mutual friends, etc. Just be yourself, the right...

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commentr/StutterSep 24, 2024
2 points

I think most of the women I've been with were comfortable with me, like they knew me somewhat deeply. I was able to be around them in situations where I could be myself, and stuff ended up happening. ...

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commentr/StutterSep 24, 2024
5 points

I can attest, many people don’t know what a stutter is. They’re just ignorant. That’s usually my go to outlet is just letting it go. But sometimes I legit just tell them “hey I stutter just so you kno...

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commentr/StutterSep 24, 2024
4 points

I tell the truth. I tell them that it's because I stutter, and they usually get a bit embarrassed about it and apologize....

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commentr/StutterSep 24, 2024
1 points

I don't feel it adds bad emotions. I feel good when I disclose I stutter. I've also earned the right to add a bit to the sting. After the little addition, it’s business as usual. I see this disclosure...

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commentr/StutterSep 24, 2024
7 points

This is the way. I've been married for longer than a lot of people in this sub have probably been alive, and I used to be so covert that my husband didn't even know I stuttered for several years. Fi...

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commentr/StutterSep 24, 2024
1 points

I’m not at their level. I simply said I have a stutter, they said they feel bad I said good....

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commentr/StutterSep 24, 2024
9 points

I'm 26 (M) and I know how you feel. I quit my office job a year ago to pursue my dream job, but job hunting and interviews are making me regret my decision. I avoided 3 interviews due to fear and not ...

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commentr/StutterSep 23, 2024
1 points

The only thing that’s worked for me is disclosing my stutter, everyone is understanding after that....

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commentr/StutterSep 21, 2024
1 points

I shortened my name . It’s not even an official recognized nickname …. But I don’t care. I even got a compliment on it from a Starbucks barista once lmao but I’m still a little embarrassed cuz I know ...

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commentr/StutterSep 20, 2024
2 points

I’m a mental health counselor for kids. I handle it by using the same habits i use to dramatically reduce blocks in all speaking situations. Disclose (in any number of ways, being mindful that i...

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commentr/StutterSep 18, 2024
3 points

Disclosing is for the stutterer, not for the other people. If you have a covert stutter with silent blocks, disclosing will ultimately improve your life tremendously...

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commentr/StutterSep 18, 2024
3 points

Personally I tell people upfront that I stutter most the time just to avoid some of the awkwardness later when it happens. But I've also accepted my stutter and stopped caring what others think about ...

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commentr/StutterSep 18, 2024
1 points

I would tell him if it’s moderate to severe because he’ll find out anyway. So what’s the point of hiding it? Trying to hide it the entire date can actually increase nerves and make it worse....

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commentr/StutterSep 18, 2024
-1 points

If you’re hot I wouldn’t even worry about it. All jest aside, you can? Transparency is cool. “Sometimes I stutter, so just wait”...

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commentr/StutterSep 18, 2024
3 points

I think it depends on how severe your stutter is. If u cant get out 2 words without stuttering, you should tell him earlier. If most people dont know them just keep it to yourself. Ive been with my gi...

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postr/StutterSep 18, 2024
20 points

Meeting a guy for the first time

Meeting a guy for the first time I am meeting a guy for the first time on the weekend and I have a stutter. Should I tell him before so he knows? I’m really nervous as I feel like my stutter controls ...

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commentr/StutterSep 17, 2024
7 points

Married 10 years and together 15 and my wife had no idea I had a stutter. Even my father once commented that he was glad my stutter was cured. I had to tell him it will never be “cured” I’m just good ...

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commentr/StutterSep 17, 2024
10 points

- initiate discussion with me on how i would prefer to approach presentations, oral exams, etc (i had always been the one to initiate) - my stutter gets especially worse when i have to read out loud. ...

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