| would you date someone who is handicaped?
Posted: 5/24/2006 6:21:52 PM | | I know I would. Being born slightly disabled myself I know what its like being judged on looks or a disability so why would I do that to someone else? | |
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| would you date someone who is handicaped?
Posted: 5/24/2006 8:34:03 PM | I used to have the BIGGEST crush on a deaf girl in church. I never looked at that as a handicap and still don't. I would date anyone that has a good head on her shoulders.  | |
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| would you date someone who is handicaped?
Posted: 5/24/2006 8:48:49 PM | I want a man who is working and can get around. Does not have to be a speed walker, or a gym nut. A couch potato is ok, so we both can take small walks together. He must have job and have same morals, ethics, and religious upbringing too. Can have a missing arm or leg, but, needs to wear the prosthesis at times. A good looker is a plus for me, and make love too.
And have a college education, of course. Ph D, and a triple Master's couldn't hurt.
Sorry, I'm not supporting another man. I did that with my husband. And one lazy assed bf. Done and over.              | |
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| would you date someone who is handicaped?
Posted: 5/24/2006 10:52:57 PM | So don't support him and I don't care if the woman has a job or not as long as she doesn't expect me to support her early on. A handicap person I'm willing to date as long as her mind is sane and ethical, I prefer a non-practing religous person, so I don't have to change my beliefs for antone. Ethics is all I'm concerned about. No cheaters may apply. | |
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| would you date someone who is handicaped?
Posted: 5/25/2006 4:55:32 AM | OF course i would, handicaped or not i would still like/love them unconditionaly. 
One of my best friends is handicaped and i will help/stick by him no matter what. He's been through alot in the past few months and he knows i will always be there for him day or night. | |
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| would you date someone who is handicaped?
Posted: 5/30/2006 11:34:04 AM | good for you coastergal!
your feet and toes are nice
for those of you saying it would bother you...hope someone never
breaks into your home and shoots you when you are sleeping. it can happen--it happened to me. i am from chicago, illinois tsad part of it is the way you "perfect" people react to it. | |
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| would you date someone who is handicaped?
Posted: 5/30/2006 11:46:19 AM | why do you assume all of those negative things>? i have been employed at the same place for 10 years
nobody has to push me, wheel me, or help me.i do pretty well.
i am a good looking man that got a bad break when i was shot while i was at home sleeping.
and to the lady with the pretty toes, iwould know what to do with those too.
i asked that question to see the response.
thanks prettyfeet. | |
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| would you date someone who is handicaped?
Posted: 6/3/2006 1:24:51 PM | Chris>>>>Most likely not. Why? Because I wouldn't take the time to get to know them. It's sad but true.
^^^^ shows how little your heart is ...but then again..your still a child...talk to us when ur older an wiser...good luck
honestly everyone..think bout it...we all have a handicap within ourselves of some sort. imperfection that cant be changed is a handicap...am i right on this?? | |
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Posted: 6/3/2006 2:03:42 PM | Hi littletwin2000
I am new to POF and decided to be "upfront" with my profile about my injuries from domestic violence. I realize it will drastically reduce my chances for finding someone, but I am an open person. Lying or being deceitful about myself, is not an option.
I also have fought for disability and lost more then once...this includes all the appeals and two separate cases. I decided to heck with it and go back to college...and am now persuing my degree in Criminal Justice so I can try and help someone else who is dealing with domestic violence. I cannot hold down a regular job, because there are times when I have more "bad" days then good ones in a week, so I have been taking care of my mom who is disabled, my sister who is now terminal, and I have temp custody of her son who is a "special needs" child.
I have no clue how I have done 1/4th of the things I have, but there is an internal stregnth I guess that keeeps me pushing forward.
The doctor told me 6 years ago that I would be in a chair by now. I'm not as of yet. On the outside, most would not think I have permanent injuries. but then again, many people judge a book by the cover.
I don't want a "caregiver", but it would be nice to have someone to help me with some of the major things I need help with that I can't afford to pay to have done. But most of all, to have someone who will share their world with you.
I understand about the loneliness LT...oh yes... I do understand it completely.
Sincerely
Swampy | |
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| would you date someone who is handicaped?
Posted: 6/4/2006 1:34:45 PM |
Do you date him romantically then?
I would if he wasnt married. Him and his wife and i are the best of friends
OT: if i met someone tomorrow and he was handicapped, sure i would date him, if i met someone and fell in love with him, but later on down the road, was in an accident, and ended up being handicapped, i would stick by him no matter what, i wouldnt love him any less, i would love him the same if not more | |
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Posted: 6/13/2006 10:33:24 PM | | I have before. And the guy had a full time job. Went to work everyday, just like all of male friends. He could take care of himself. and do just about everything I could do! | |
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| would you date someone who is handicaped?
Posted: 6/16/2006 10:02:43 PM | Iyoko, after reading what you have written the answer to why no one is dating you is so clearly obvious to me that I don't see how you possibly can't see it yourself! Your not being able to get a date has A LOT! more to do with your personality, the way you present yourself and your outlook on life. I don't think your disability even gets the chance to become a factor due to the fact that you won't allow men to ever get past your negative attitude! My brother God rest his crazy a*sed soul was a post polio quadrapalegic but he had the greatest spirit, personality and outlook on life...he would get out on a dance floor in his wheel chair and dance. I can guarantee you he got laid more than a few times...and he couldn't do anything but lay there and enjoy it. I have no problems whatsoever with people's physical disabilities but and your's would not stop me from being your friend ... but your mental disabilities would! Think about it... would you want to date yourself...if the answer is no then ask yourself honestly why...if the answer is yes...then I hope the two of you will be very happy together and I wouldn't continue wasting space on dating sites like this. Sorry to be so upfront and honest with my point of view but just maybe it's what you needed to hear.
Cheer up smile more enjoy the good things in life...there are a lot of people out there living very happy lives that have it a lot worse than you do. Gloria singlewoaclue | |
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Posted: 6/16/2006 10:10:34 PM | RoCKSt*R69, I have a handicap parking placard ...would you date me babe! You go RoCKSt*R69! Just as long as you take me with you and as for the 69 well uh ... yeah baby!!!!
I have no handicap there!!! | |
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| would you date someone who is handicaped?
Posted: 8/11/2006 7:45:44 AM | I do not see why not! There is not one thing wrong with dating someone with any kind of disability. They're human, too.
I dated a man, years ago, that was paralized from mid chest down and had very little usage of his hands.
His accident was a "drunkin stupid one". "As a 'smart' teen", he was at a party and jumped into a 3' pool from the roof of the house. Those were his words, so I'm just repeating.
We did a lot together - dances, visiting friends, sitting and just talking, bowling (of course he didn't bowl but he loved going), dinner dates, etc.
He visited me at my apartment only once, after we had been seeing each other for a while. I lived upstairs and 2 friends had to carry him up the 17 steps. It was shortly after that that he decided he wanted to be just friends ~ since I couldn't afford to move to another place ASAP and he was too scared I'd drop him down the flight of steps. He wasn't tiny by any means, he had a great build.
We talked about sex only once. He said he couldn't feel anything that it was all mental for him to enjoy it. We never had sex, but he sure could kiss!!! :)
We still see each other from time to time. He has a son and is married now and I think that is just great. | |
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| would you date someone who is handicaped?
Posted: 9/7/2006 11:12:25 PM | I have worked in the health care field for the past 18 yrs. Often I drive vans with lifts... I have had many times when people have blocked the ramp. What a frustrating situation!!! I can not even imagine the same situation if I were in a chair having to deal with it...
I would date someone with a disability...as I have read it many times before on here it is not the disability that I am looking at it is the person and what they are about.
Everyone has issues and baggage... if you say you don't then you are either new born or not taking a good look at yourself. We all carry stuff from the past that affects us... it is how we deal with it that is the clincher....same with anything in life.
I want someone in my life that can learn to deal with what ever comes their way....
MY HAT is off to all of you on this thread who are dealing with disabilities, mentally or physically I am awwed at the strength and humbled at the determination.
And now for a bit of my "Polly Anna" outlook.... I wish the best for every one who is fishing for that special person!
Kat | |
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| would you date someone who is handicaped?
Posted: 9/7/2006 11:38:26 PM | | like an amputee that would be interesting but dead limbs not so good phantom not dead i think is better like a pirate yeah handy-capable arrgh matey!!!~! | |
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| would you date someone who is handicaped?
Posted: 9/20/2006 8:09:54 PM | Yes I would, and I have.....
I met a lady who was handicapped due to an automobile accident (her fault as she readily admitted)....she wasn't wheel chair bound, but had to wear leg braces and use half crutches. She was self-sufficient in every way, and needed little if any assistance to live day to day- one time, after I'd known her for a while, when she reminded me that she was a paraplegic, my response was that I'd never thought of her that way. She was the type thatif she wanted to do something, she'd find away to do it.
Unfortunately, we wound up parting company....but it wasn't because of her handicaps, it was more because she was a real "in your face" type that had built a life for herself (after all, she was 50 and had always been single) that I never really thought that she had space for me in other than a "friends with benefits" kind of thing, and that's not what I was looking for. However, whether she believed it or not (and I'm not sure she ever did), I really did care for and about her- her handicaps were just what made her who she is, and to this day, I feel the same!
Would I date someone handicapped again? Absolutely- witn no more reservations than I would have about anyone "normal".
Linda, be happy wherever you are! | |
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| would you date someone who is handicaped?
Posted: 9/20/2006 8:24:23 PM | As a woman who is in a wheelchair and has a disability (cerebral palsy, a non-life threatening issue), I feel that if there is a man that does not want to date me because of it then they aren't worth my time and not the right man for me anyway.
I can take care of myself and am a full time college student at a university here. I am proud of where I am in my life and feel I can go far, handicap or not | |
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| would you date someone who is handicaped?
Posted: 9/20/2006 9:02:38 PM | | Everyone deserves to be loved but I have taken care of tooooooo many people & watched them die to knowingly take it on again. My turn to be nurtured! | |
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| would you date someone who is handicaped?
Posted: 9/20/2006 9:13:02 PM | Lots of people have a difficult time dealing with a partner's disabilities. I have
experienced this problem myself, as I am crippled with arthritis. It can be a
difficult challenge, but well worth it. I once dated a wonderful man, who was in
a wheel chair (when I was 18). It didn't work out, but notr because of his disability. | |
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| would you date someone who is handicaped?
Posted: 9/23/2006 7:55:44 AM | I am the one who started this forum. You are all right I should have use the term disable instead of handicap. I learn a lot by reading your answers. Yes I am disable, I do walked with a cane since I am 6 years-old. I feel that I just miss some opportunities when I was young to date someone, maybe because I felt at that time that I had no chance because of my problem.
Now, as I am older I realize that yes it is hard to find someone who will go out with me but I still try because I know that there is someone out there for me. I just need to show who is inside that body.
I have qualities and flaws just as anybody else. Also I need to be more realistic about my expectation.
Anyway enough about me, I need to go fishing fro a date now.
Thanks
stargazer0103 | |
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