Would you date someone who is deaf?

[jagermeister]

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Seriously, though... assuming you can hear fine would you?

[Smash Adams]

So you're saying we wouldn't have to talk ever? That's like my dream girl

[robat19]

I would if they didn't get diarrhea when they ate ice cream

[perceptrons]

Only if she could read lips, because sometimes I'd just be too damn lazy to talk with my hands (not to mention I don't know sign language).

[GRIFFARD]

i'd say her actual problem is social retardation. who talks about diarrhea on a date? btw i'm also half deaf, I would date someone who's deaf probs

[speakhandsforme]

My roomate dated a girl who was deaf in one ear and three quarters deaf in the other. I made wayyy too many offensive jokes at his expense to ever date one myself. But, if you don't have any "r" sounds in your first name, it's an okay deal, I'm sure.

[takemyhand]

lol, I would, if I wasn't already dating someone & if they could read lips.

I like how she was like: oh I made toast with peanut butter, eggs, I'm deaf.

rofl.

[the1]

Seeing as my main passion is music, and I would never be able to share that with her, I dont think I would.

[robat19]

I'm sure she could hear music...

[Klatzke]

If we got along. Doubt that would happen thought since I'd probably have to learn sign language before that would happen.

[stellar815]

I would but I will admit it would be a challenge!

[Burning Star IV]

A women that would never talk back? Count me in.

[jagermeister]

I love it when he says he thinks she's from Boston and he reply to finding that out is priceless.

[Montauk1222]

high five!

[GetWellBoss]

i JUST thought about doing it with a hot deaf girl while i was in the hallway at my work.(one just walked by).

Just think of the noises. Just think of the possibilites!!!

[dirtysneakers]

I'm sure she could hear music...

your kidding right? hahahaha
i hope thats sarcasm

[robat19]

your kidding right? hahahaha
i hope thats sarcasm

Most deaf people can still hear some... that's like saying all blind people see nothing but black.

[lovely864md]

I'm not opposed to it for the deafness, but the communication barrier would be a pretty big thing. I'd love to learn sign language though.

[bluecrunchy]

If I knew sign language, sure.

[Kassie09]

No, they need to be able to hear me bitching at them and hear my shrill voice whining.

However, I do want to learn more sign language.

[Gumbyjag]

no.

[thebestkylever]

yes i would. i would not, however, date someone who brought a camera man along to document our first get together.

[.invisible ink.]

i doubt it. there's nothing wrong with deaf people, but i am really sensitive to the way things sound and most deaf people speak oddly (sorry, but it's true and it would irk me). Plus, music is far too big of a deal in my life to not be able to share that with the person i'm dating.

[TEAMRAMROD]

i doubt it. there's nothing wrong with deaf people, but i am really sensitive to the way things sound and most deaf people speak oddly (sorry, but it's true and it would irk me). Plus, music is far too big of a deal in my life to not be able to share that with the person i'm dating.

i'm severe to profoundly deaf in both ears and there's not much a hearing impaired/deaf person can do to help their speech. for those who can hear somewhat, they mimic what they can which is the reason it's hard to understand. obviously, completely deaf people have nothing to model after.

[GoWaitInTheCar]

Why not?

I'm not sure why it matters.

[TEAMRAMROD]

i've yet to be with a girl who's had a problem with it. unless they were lying the whole time, which would suck

[thespearkid]

I feel like a superficial asshole, but no, I don't think I could. I can't understand sign language so we'd never be able to communicate. Plus, hearing a nice voice is a big part of relationships for me.

[bung]

She is kinda hot tho.

[Chris Fallon]

So you're saying we wouldn't have to talk ever? That's like my dream girl
If they can still cook and clean, that's all I need.

[smorgy]

hahah you sound like you're from boston.

[thehereaway]

I'd probably date a deaf girl. I probably wouldn't date one who was blind however, i don't know why.

[spansen]

we'd have to figure out some way to communicate-- because i don't know sign language, and often times deaf people can't speak very well.. though sometimes they can.

[m_rue]

I don't know... I love to talk (haha) and it's how I get comfortable with people... it would be weird if my bf couldn't listen. And like someone else already said it would be annoying if I couldn't get my bitching/whining out on him haha.

[Renee]

Yes.

[asphyxiadreams]

I don't know.

Communication is kind of essential to a relationship..
And i don't know If I could really deal with it.

[jagermeister]

I'm deaf in my left ear so any girls who are part of my life at any given time are only allowed to sit, stand, or walk on my right side.

[iAMhollyood315]

haha jesus, she could have just said she was lactose intolerant. i think i would have walked away at the diarrhea comment. but then again im not a mean person.

[yoyoninjagirl]

A women that would never talk back? Count me in.
Haha, nicely said.

[4N6 science]

A women that would never talk back? Count me in.

QFT

[MADSTA]

Sure.

[harveymonster]

I'd try to date them but I doubt it'd go anywhere, honestly.

[TEAMRAMROD]

I'd try to date them but I doubt it'd go anywhere, honestly.

you'd be surprised

[MarsEatWorld]

A women that would never talk back? Count me in.
deaf not mute.

[LV03]

the girl in the video seems a bit annoying, but yea i think i would.

[TEAMRAMROD]

deaf not mute.

good point

[TheSkyline]

"I would laugh more if I knew what boston people sounded like.."

hahahaha

[Heart-A-Tact]

No, they need to be able to hear me bitching at them and hear my shrill voice whining.

However, I do want to learn more sign language.

Ahaha.

[MarsEatWorld]

I couldn't... I need to listen to music with my boyfriend.

[BJW7191]

to be honest, there is this decently hot deaf chick who went to my college... she was someone i could take home to mom and dad

[stayforawhile]

Aw I remember the one kid from True Life:I'm deaf was so cute.

[nhoium]

Seeing as my main passion is music, and I would never be able to share that with her, I dont think I would.
You wouldn't date her because she can't listen to music? Get past the superficial stuff.

Anyways, I definitely would if I felt an attraction between the two of us.

[googirl8907]

Sure.

[TEAMRAMROD]

i think people would be surprised to find out how much they really could have in common with someone with a disability

[XEmoBoyShandorX]

Well if she could read lips then yes. Only signs I know is awkward, weird, creeper, and fucking (the verb).

The video had some pretty funny moments though.

[J.C.]

I thought she reminded me of Borat and then the high five at the end sealed it.

And my answer would be yes.

[remedyeli]

I have horrible hearing and I can't hear shit without my hearing aids. With that being said, I could date a deaf girl.
People who are deaf and/or blind are not aliens. I have a feeling that people who think that they cannot cope in a normal relationship haven't spent much time with one.

[TEAMRAMROD]

I have horrible hearing and I can't hear shit without my hearing aids. With that being said, I could date a deaf girl.
People who are deaf and/or blind are not aliens. I have a feeling that people who think that they cannot cope in a normal relationship haven't spent much time with one.

my thoughts exactly

[anthonydarko]

I have horrible hearing and I can't hear shit without my hearing aids. With that being said, I could date a deaf girl.
People who are deaf and/or blind are not aliens. I have a feeling that people who think that they cannot cope in a normal relationship haven't spent much time with one.
Agreed. I myself also suffer from bad hearing, stemming from a hearing loss I've had since I was born. It is very frustrating for me when people treat me different because of it. I'm not any different because of it, I'm the same as anyone else, just with lower hearing. I wouldn't mind dating anyone with a hearing problem or is deaf, it would be nice to be someone who understands what you go through.

[carcrasheartsxx]

i'm planning on majoring in deaf education and i'm in the process of learning sign language, so yes.
i don't see why it would be a problem.
although, the chances of that happening are very slim unless i'm really involved in the deaf community, but barring the fact that i might not get into a college that offers d.e. as major, i will be.

[TEAMRAMROD]

deaf people aren't all "bunched up" into one community. you'd find them out and about just as much as anybody else

[carcrasheartsxx]

nonono, the way i said that makes it sound weird.
i know that they're just like everyone else, but they tend to go to deaf events and things like that.
that's what i meant, sorry if it didn't sound like that.

[TEAMRAMROD]

nonono, the way i said that makes it sound weird.
i know that they're just like everyone else, but they tend to go to deaf events and things like that.
that's what i meant, sorry if it didn't sound like that.

no i understand. i mean, i went to events like the ones i think you're talking about back in elementary school. but for the most part (and i'm speaking for myself specifically here) i usually don't even tell people i'm hearing impaired unless there's a real reason to. only a handful of people at work know about it.

[BJW7191]

i JUST thought about doing it with a hot deaf girl while i was in the hallway at my work.(one just walked by).

Just think of the noises. Just think of the possibilites!!!


ive heard they do crazy shit

like obnoxious chewbacca-esque noises

[GetWellBoss]

ive heard they do crazy shit

like obnoxious chewbacca-esque noises

bahahaha. that would be AMAZING.

A deaf girl is totally going on my "list".

[jagermeister]

Well if she could read lips then yes. Only signs I know is awkward, weird, creeper, and fucking (the verb).

The video had some pretty funny moments though.
Now you know the one for diarrhea.

I thought she reminded me of Borat and then the high five at the end sealed it.

And my answer would be yes.
Hilarious.

[XEmoBoyShandorX]

Now you know the one for diarrhea.


Hilarious.

Oh yeah, and diarrhea! Awesome!

[TheSkunk]

bahahaha i think that would be funnier if i knew what people from boston sounded like lol

[lew_1987]

I think it would really open my eyes about how I communicate to other people. I admire any deaf person who manages to get through it because I know I'd hate it.

[Chancetobe]

I'm imagine that I wouldn't. It just seems like a lot to overcome.

[acfrue]

probably not, im shallow.

[thesafeword]

Like that one Kay commercial? Such a fucking stupid commercial, therefore, no.

[secretcrowds.]

nope.

and it doesnt even mean that your shallow to say no either.

I mean, it'd be really hard for you, and it would possibly at times make you really bummed out.

I mean, one of the best things about being with someone is talking to them, opening your heart to them.. and simple things like hearing "i love you".

i know i know, roll on the people who disagree and can argue each statement

[kaycey]

if i was a mute then yes!

[BJW7191]

nope.

and it doesnt even mean that your shallow to say no either.

I mean, it'd be really hard for you, and it would possibly at times make you really bummed out.

I mean, one of the best things about being with someone is talking to them, opening your heart to them.. and simple things like hearing "i love you".

i know i know, roll on the people who disagree and can argue each statement


i actually never looked at it in the eyes of an actual physically speaking idea... i kinda just blew past the part that talking is more connecting


nice

[SonEric84]

I'm actually somewhat surprised to see there are so many people on these boards dealing with some kind of hearing problem. I'd definitely be open to it, I don't see what the big deal is. I've only met one deaf girl in my life and she was a really cool person.

[jagermeister]

I would date a deaf girl IF I knew sign language. Because really, how am I going to meet a girl to learn it for her if I don't already "speak" it?

[DownPoison]

I would date a deaf girl IF I knew sign language. Because really, how am I going to meet a girl to learn it for her if I don't already "speak" it?
Agreed,
But what if you`ve met her on the internet? Then you can still learn it for her, it does sound more romantic if you learn it for her (: Or you can start writing things down, but that will be very annoying I think.

[jagermeister]

Agreed,
But what if you`ve met her on the internet? Then you can still learn it for her, it does sound more romantic if you learn it for her (: Or you can start writing things down, but that will be very annoying I think.

If I met her on the internet, I would know she is deaf (unless she lied, which would be the end of it), ergo I would not set myself up to fall for her online. It would be very romantic for someone to learn a language to be able to communicate with someone they love, but I don't think I would do it. How would I fall in love in the first place? Writing things down would be OK, but things lack emotion and feeling, you know? For example, I'm hoping people read this as if I'm showing my O-Face.

[Indoor Living]

If I met her on the internet, I would know she is deaf (unless she lied, which would be the end of it), ergo I would not set myself up to fall for her online. It would be very romantic for someone to learn a language to be able to communicate with someone they love, but I don't think I would do it. How would I fall in love in the first place? Writing things down would be OK, but things lack emotion and feeling, you know? For example, I'm hoping people read this as if I'm showing my O-Face.


Haha, yeah, that would be weird. Dating someone who is deaf would probably be easier than dating someone who is blind though.

[secretcrowds.]

Dating someone who is deaf would probably be easier than dating someone who is blind though.

:-d
by a fucking mile

imagine trying to have sex.

or..trying to do pretty much anything..

[TalkShowsOnMute]

yeah, if i had a connection with someone i wouldn't let her being deaf be a dealbreaker

[Indoor Living]

:-d
by a fucking mile

imagine trying to have sex.

or..trying to do pretty much anything..

There would be some advantages. If they were pissing you off, you could easily mess with them. (Move shit in the house around), and you could walk around your house naked. Everything's got pros and cons. Haha.

[secretcrowds.]

There would be some advantages. If they were pissing you off, you could easily mess with them. (Move shit in the house around), and you could walk around your house naked. Everything's got pros and cons. Haha.

:-d
yeah!

and when they think your not there when they masturbate..

[jagermeister]

Haha, yeah, that would be weird. Dating someone who is deaf would probably be easier than dating someone who is blind though.

I'd rather date a blind girl because at least she could talk and hear. We could listen to music, and watch/listen to movies together, I could take her swimming or on a motorcycle and we could go out to dinner a lot. I would also never comb my hair.

[DownPoison]

:-d
yeah!

and when they think your not there when they masturbate..
Like you want to see that ...

[Roboman]

Eh, probably not.

[secretcrowds.]

Like you want to see that ...

depends on wether they use peanut butter or not.

[DownPoison]

I'd rather date a blind girl because at least she could talk and hear. We could listen to music, and watch/listen to movies together, I could take her swimming or on a motorcycle and we could go out to dinner a lot. I would also never comb my hair.
You can listen to music with a deaf person, I saw that like two days ago on the television, deaf people enjoy music, they don`t hear it off course but they feel it even better. I think it`s weird but probably true.. they even made a drumkit for deaf people O.o
And I don`t think it`s very easy for a blind person to go swimming or ride on a motorcycle :P

[leifstar]

I would.

[jagermeister]

You can listen to music with a deaf person, I saw that like two days ago on the television, deaf people enjoy music, they don`t hear it off course but they feel it even better. I think it`s weird but probably true.. they even made a drumkit for deaf people O.o
And I don`t think it`s very easy for a blind person to go swimming or ride on a motorcycle :P

Feeling the beat and hearing the music are two totally different things. Blind people can swim if they've got someone to help them out, which I would do. They could also ride on the back of a motorcycle, or in a sidecar.

[DownPoison]

Feeling the beat and hearing the music are two totally different things. Blind people can swim if they've got someone to help them out, which I would do. They could also ride on the back of a motorcycle, or in a sidecar.
yeah I forgot to type "listen" to music. But still you could enjoy it together ;)
I still don`t know if they would really enjoy swimming or riding though.
Ah well I don`t know, I`ve never even met anyone who`s deaf or blind so I don`t really know what it`s like.

[jagermeister]

yeah I forgot to type "listen" to music. But still you could enjoy it together ;)
I still don`t know if they would really enjoy swimming or riding though.
Ah well I don`t know, I`ve never even met anyone who`s deaf or blind so I don`t really know what it`s like.

You've never met a deaf or blind person? That seems odd to me.

[perceptrons]

I have another condition, they can't talk. Deaf people, if they can talk at all, always sounds really weird and I couldn't handle that day in and day out.

[DownPoison]

You've never met a deaf or blind person? That seems odd to me.
I did see off course, from a distance, but never really had a conversation or something ;)

[Indoor Living]

I'd rather date a blind girl because at least she could talk and hear. We could listen to music, and watch/listen to movies together, I could take her swimming or on a motorcycle and we could go out to dinner a lot. I would also never comb my hair.

I never comb my hair anyway.

[bung]

deaf people aren't all "bunched up" into one community. you'd find them out and about just as much as anybody else

Can you hear me now?

[TEAMRAMROD]

gee that was clever.

[bung]

gee that was clever.

It had to be done.

[billyboatkid]

Why not.

EDIT: I feel terrible for laughing when she said ice cream gave her diarrhea. Why would you ever tell someone that..

[TEAMRAMROD]

apparently

[jagermeister]

I have another condition, they can't talk. Deaf people, if they can talk at all, always sounds really weird and I couldn't handle that day in and day out.

Deaf people can talk sometimes. And yes, when they do it sounds a bit off but would you turn down a girl because she's got a lisp or a stutter?

[Ryzenfall]

I'd probably date a deaf girl. I probably wouldn't date one who was blind however, i don't know why.

Not seeing < Not hearing.

You can describe images so much easier than sounds. And similar music taste is something I'd probably need.

[SpiritFilledRev]

Hunn sorry, say again?

[perceptrons]

Deaf people can talk sometimes. And yes, when they do it sounds a bit off but would you turn down a girl because she's got a lisp or a stutter?
Lisps and stutters are different, because they only happen with certain words (for the most part). I'd turn down a girl if she had an annoying voice, because that isn't an intermittent thing, that's on 24/7.