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One of the members of r/Blind wrote that awhile back. It's a down to earth, funny, and helpful guide to dating someone blind.

My advice is to do things you love, and meet the people also doing those things. I met my fiancé at a D&D game we were playing together. I know some people have luck with dating apps and things. But if you’re looking for a long-term relationship, you’re probably looking for someone who will share some of your interests, so why not start there?

Then, I think, it becomes a little less awkward to talk about your eyes because there’s not the same pressure. But, I also really don’t have experience dating as such (I never went out looking, more just left myself open to the possibility that someone I’d meet would be relationship material), and have only actually dated two people (one being the aforementioned fiancé), but I never tried to hide my eye condition. I figure, if it was going to be a problem, might as well get that out of the way first.

I also realize there’s probably different sorts of pressure in dating for men and women, because gender norms suck in different ways for each. So, uh, IDK how useful my advice actually is. 🤷🏻‍♀️

My advice is to be upfront about it. Mention that you’re blind somewhere in the bio, so it’s very public, you don’t have to awkwardly break the news, and you don’t have to deal with any weirdos who might be turned off by it. I always put it at the end with a little joke, so that I’m being open about it, but still leading with my personality and interests. 75% of people won’t care, and the few who might aren’t going to be good partners anyway. Be yourself and you shouldn’t have any real problems.

To further put people at ease, I’d also usually arrange my own transportation and show up early to find a table, so that you can show you’re independent, and you don’t have to ask for rides from strangers.

Hey, I'm a non blind person here. I met my fiance in church because there was a lunch on and the person showing him around couldn't be bothered and just dumped him at the nearest table. We ended up talking for ages about stuff we liked and were good friends for a couple of years before we started going out. The blind thing was never an issue for me, and after two years of friendship we knew we had a ton in common. He is way more outgoing than me and is usually the one who comes up with ideas for stuff we can do together. So be yourself, do things you love and you never know what might happen.

Hi, don't look for a caregiver. Work on your independence and your confidence will increase. Frequent public places you know, and meet people. You may only be interested in dating women, but even then, you should talk with guys too. This will relax you, and as you are getting to know someone you can ask them out on a date. by that time, they'll have gotten to know you a little as well.

As always, confidence speaks volumes. It would say a lot more about your character if you show that you're comfortable with yourself, don't sell yourself short. The partner you find will be attracted to who you are, not what you are. Source, I'm blind and am happily in a relationship.

Hiya, okay, buckle up!! I lost my sight in 1995, was propositioned by my Social/rehab worker and was married a year later (spoiler, just no, don’t do it!). Was married 17 years, left due to manipulation and toxicity. Was studying at uni and met a girl 20y my junior and spent 6 years with her, but her MH issues which she didn’t want to resolve brought it to a grinding halt, with me asking her to leave. A year of being on dating apps I started chatting to a person on another sub on here. We got on well, turened out they were female, and as thing progressed we decided to meet. So I took a trip halfway around the globe on my own and met a beautiful girl. 21y my junior, that was in September this year. Today just booked a trip starting on the 22nd, so we will spend Christmas and New Year together. We are in a long distance relationship atm, but hope to close that in the near future.
Be yourself, as long as you don’t have any hangups about your sight impairment, and have a good reange of interests, you should have no problem.
For reference, none of the females had a disability, other than the MH issue, which stemmed from OCD.
Take care, and I wish you well! 💓

I’ve been on dating apps and always mentioned it in my bio. The few times I didn’t (in the beginning) I had waaaaay too much anxiety over how to bring it up once I’d start talking to someone.I also kind of felt like it was a tool to weed out superjerks.

This reminds me of the episode of golden girls where Blanche set up a date with a blind guy without realizing hew as blind. lol.

But, anyway, I am legally blind and usually people can't tell, but I have wondered also when and how to mention it because before someone knows a person they will turn them down over anything... But at the same time it would be nice to date someone who knows right off the bat I don't drive.

In my case i sadly never know how to meet anyone to begin with, though.