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commentr/StutterJun 26, 2016
3 points

Keep an eye out to see if she's just going covert (i.e. Switching words, pretending not to know answers to avoid talking, etc...). In my experience, girls are more likely to be covert than guys, espe...

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commentr/StutterJun 26, 2016
3 points

Thank you for sharing your view on this, it is what I am trying to make habit of - finding lessons and appreciation in all aspects of my life. :)...

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commentr/StutterJun 26, 2016
2 points

"Didn't help me stutter less, but did help me stutter confidently." Yes, I can totally relate to this. To not work on the stutter itself but the emotions surrounding my stutter has helped in was the ...

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commentr/StutterJun 26, 2016
3 points

It was a tremendous help for me. Didn't help me stutter less, but did help me stutter confidently. Actually, going to therapy increased my confidence all around. 10/10 would recommend. ...

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commentr/StutterJun 26, 2016
2 points

Once I was asking a girl out for coffee and ran into a big stutter. I finally got it out and she smiled and said yes of course. Then I smiled and it was all fine. Stuttering often gets in the way of h...

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postr/StutterJun 24, 2016
12 points

Stuttering sometimes comes as a blessing

Stuttering sometimes comes as a blessing When I manage to not stutter even once saying a few sentences it makes me so happy that it will make the rest of the day so joyful lol. Who would have known th...

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commentr/StutterJun 21, 2016
1 points

I don't try to convince anyone. I just act how I normally act (with anxiety lol) and if the stutter happens, then so be it. The girls I've dated hardly seem to notice it lol. They are very patient wit...

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commentr/StutterJun 20, 2016
1 points

I think stuttering acceptance is more of "I'm not going to try to hide my stutter" than "I'm okay with stuttering". You can still practice your speech and try to improve everyday, but it's also helpf...

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commentr/StutterJun 20, 2016
1 points

Hey man, thanks. I have my highs and lows with this stuttering nonsense. A little perspective can go a long way in starting the climb out of a low place. Cheers...

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commentr/StutterJun 20, 2016
1 points

Ain't that the truth! Seriously, if someone doesn't want to date me because of a stutter then fuck them. I'll take my Porky the Pig accent elsewhere! ...

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commentr/StutterJun 20, 2016
1 points

In my experience it's been a good filter for me to weed out those women who have a negative reaction to it, then again I am also pretty upfront about it anyways. Most women I've gone out with and know...

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commentr/StutterJun 20, 2016
3 points

keep your chin up man. Ive noticed that around some I stutter more vs when I am with others. some days I have good days, and others I wish I was mute out of embarrassment or shame. When I go on date...

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commentr/StutterJun 19, 2016
11 points

Look at it from the bright side, stuttering polarizes and acts as a filter. The ones who see through it aren't shallow and keepers....

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commentr/StutterJun 19, 2016
2 points

I've been there too, more times than I care to remember, and it really sucks man. Most of the women I've dated I've met through work or a mutual friend, so they had some idea I stuttered. I met my wif...

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commentr/StutterJun 19, 2016
1 points

Im in sort of the same situation, but i dont think women care as much as you make it to be in this post. Ive been working out a lot in the past 6 months and this really makes a difference, i think mo...

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commentr/StutterJun 19, 2016
2 points

The job I just interviewed for and got said "Strong verbal and written communication skills." You'll be fine. As long as you can make them believe you can do the job. Good luck, and be confident in yo...

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commentr/StutterJun 13, 2016
2 points

I date a good amount. Had a one night stand last saturday. Im a pretty heavy stutterer in this sub, stutter about once ever sentence. But ive never cared much for it. I think the main problem with stu...

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commentr/StutterJun 13, 2016
1 points

Try to model speakers who speak slow and watch yourself speak like them everyday infront of mirror no matter how long it takes. Watching yourself successfully speak to yourself will build you confiden...

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commentr/StutterJun 12, 2016
7 points

Thanks for sharing that. I've been stuttering a lot more these past few days and needed something like that to empower me. I shared it on my Facebook wall with the following: "As someone who's stutte...

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commentr/StutterJun 12, 2016
2 points

I currently have a wife and have had several girlfriends in the past. My stutter has never been an issue for any of them, however I have a mild stutter that I can hide if I choose my words right. If ...

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