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7 Amazing Tips You Need to Know in Deaf Dating

Martin

Oct 7, 2013 — 3 min read

Don’t Be Deaf to the Deaf

I had a family friend who was dating a deaf woman.

In the beginning, he didn’t have a clue when dating the woman.

Many people hate dating deaf people due to the numerous challenges that are involved.

Especially in the process of communication.

If an individual in a deaf relationship does not have the right tips, he or she may find him/herself quitting.

So, what are the best tips that you need to know in deaf dating?

The Sign of Romance

You have to show your romance through signs.

We all know that most deaf can never communicate perfectly without the use of signs. You have to learn their signs before being in a position to communicate with them.

This will also give better ways to express the love feel towards your partner.

better deaf dating by learning to sign — **Looks easy, huh?**

Get Into Acting

Make sure you act more as opposed to speaking.

We all know that deaf can never hear whenever you say unless you write or use their deaf sign language.

You have to perfect the skills that will enable you to communicate better.

For instance, I had a friend who dating a deaf chick and unfortunately, the guy did not know either to write or communicate well.

This ultimately led to a relationship breakup due to poor communication between the guy and the lady.

Take It For Real

You must be ready to understand and take your partner the way he or she is.

Many people are always afraid to speak about the status of their deaf partners leading to self-denial especially the friends.

In these kinds of dating, you have to be sincere with your friends about the medical condition of your friend.

Family Is Important

Let the family members know about the condition of the partner if the relationship is long-term.

Most people often make the mistake of not letting the family members know the condition of the partner early enough before marriage.

This may sometimes lead to confrontation if the family members are unaware of the condition.

support from family and friends — **Your greatest long term allies will be those close to you**

Use Protection

Protect and defend your partner’s deaf status.

This is the best way to show your love to the other partner whenever you are in a relationship or dating.

This will for sure bond your relationship at the same time nurturing it into marriage.

Get Professional

Consult a professional deaf relationship counselor.

For those people who might have ideas on how to have a relationship with a deaf partner, seeking a professional guidance counselor offers the best solution.

They will give you the best tips that will help run a healthy at the same time respectful relationship.

Deaf Dating

Seek help from online deaf dating sites.

With the internet, you can get the best ideas on how to have a healthy relationship through these online deaf dating sites. They will give the best ideas on how to have a relationship with a deaf partner.

Through these sites, he got ideas on how to relate with her and now they are happily together with 3 children. What an amazing story!

Through these tips and Dwp, you will not only have a healthy relationship but also know how to appreciate your partner irrespective of his or her physical condition.