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Recently Started Dating a Blind Guy- Tips? (self.Blind)
submitted by possiblyindanger
I met a man online, and we clicked really well. He was super sweet and we had similar interests. It wasn't until we had been talking for quite some time that he confirmed to me that he was completely blind. I decided to not let it bother me, and we're still talking and have gone on one date. I'm just concerned that I'll do something wrong to embarrass myself or otherwise screw up. I have no idea what kind of dates would be workable, and I'm just completely clueless about how to handle blindness. If anyone could give me some tips, suggestions, or ideas, it would be greatly appreciated.
EDIT: Some additional information. He's recently blind, he lost vision in one eye a few years back but only lost vision in the other in October. He's still adjusting. It also probably doesn't matter at all, but theee is a significant age difference between us. I'm 18 and he is 26.
EDIT: Some additional information. He's recently blind, he lost vision in one eye a few years back but only lost vision in the other in October. He's still adjusting. It also probably doesn't matter at all, but theee is a significant age difference between us. I'm 18 and he is 26.
KillerLag 3 points 6y ago
If you aren't sure, just ask. That's a lot easier than making assumptions.
Also, depending on their personality, he may not want you to do everything for him (some people do, some people don't). Once again, if you aren't sure, you can ask.
Also, depending on their personality, he may not want you to do everything for him (some people do, some people don't). Once again, if you aren't sure, you can ask.
Diabroticavirgifera 1 points 6y ago
Also, OP, after consulting with my bf, he said to suggest coffee as well. Any ideal date has time for conversation. And concerts may be real disorienting if he's recently blind and not used to loud concerts/crowds as a blind person.
Diabroticavirgifera 1 points 6y ago
I've been dating a blind man for a while, so I think I have some experience of being a sighted woman dating a blind man. Concerts are a good idea, but loud concerts may be disorienting. However, the symphony is a good idea. Comedy clubs are a good idea. Any kind of tasting is a good idea- if you have a local winery or brewery it would be pretty awesome. A lot of movies now have descriptive audio, you just have to ask when you're getting the tickets, so dinner and a movie is still on the table.
CatchTheseWords 1 points 6y ago
There's no way of saying what dates would work, because like any group we're all so different. Perhaps you guys could just talk about what kinds of things you'd like to do together, that interest you both and work from there. If you're worried you'll do something wrong I'd just be open and honest about that with him. I know I'd personally rather know someone didn't want to do something wrong, so that I could reassure them. Most likely he is also aware you might be feeling like this.
Most of all have fun :)
Most of all have fun :)
possiblyindanger [OP] 1 points 6y ago
Trust me, I've let him know. He feels equally worried about messing up himself. The date thing is just a struggle for me do to the fact that my two go-tos are Lazer Tag and Art Gallery, neither of which seems particularly fun if you can't see anything.
BlindGuyNW 1 points 6y ago
Hey, don't discount lazer tag. I had lots of fun with that as a kid, mostly because the sets we used were audible. I haven't done anything with it for years, but hopefully it's still reasonably playable.
ravenshadow2013 1 points 6y ago
no quite the contrary i am legally blind but i love it when i go to places with my SO and she describes what i cant see for me it not only builds the relationship between us but also builds trust, you might ask him if he'd like to go it shows that you are willing to make it work for the future and besides we blind people like getting out just as much as anyone else, good luck
KillerLag 1 points 6y ago
Check with the art gallery, many do tactile tours.
Also, a lot of movie theaters have descriptive video for their movies. You probably should call ahead to find out which movie is showing in descriptive video, just in case.
Also, a lot of movie theaters have descriptive video for their movies. You probably should call ahead to find out which movie is showing in descriptive video, just in case.
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