Hi all! I am coming to you because my new boyfriend of a couple of months is blind. We are still learning each other and I’m still learning how much I take for granted every day.
He has given me the task of coming up with something for us to do for date night this week to get out of the house. Most of our previous ones have been low-key or have been just something at home instead of getting out among people. So we wanted this one to be different. However, I’m having difficulty doing that as the things I suggest he reminds me aren’t fun for him. I did suggest live music of some sort which we both like but can’t find a place for the night we wanted. There is also not a comedy show. He doesn’t like to use any sort of assistive devices so things that would require that aren’t good.
Thank you all so much in advance!!
Emmenias14 points1y ago
Honestly? He doesn't sound like someone I'd date. His problem isn't being blind, it's being picky AF. I've tried out a whole bunch of things I wouldn't normally like just to be in the company of my friends; I'd do many more for someone I was dating!
Also: "He doesn’t like to use any sort of assistive devices ..." What the hell is this? He will have to. He is blind. It is unavoidable. If he wishes to have some sort of independence, at any rate. And if he doesn't, do you really wish to spend the rest of your life babying him?
TBH, some people on this sub might take offense at this. We do get a lot of the "oh but I don't want to use a white cane because then I would look blind!" types. Well, I wouldn't want to date those either. Not until they get over that. It'd be exhausting, even if I was sighted. And it'd be exhausting because dealing with people who are clearly lying to themselves always is.
B_Bussen13 points1y ago
He needs to learn a little about relationships, you know,give and take. My wife and I did things that were fun for the other person. She went to movies with me, she wasn't into star trek, and I went to movies with her that she liked. She was into royalty and all that stuff. Just haver fun doing things together.
TechnicalPragmatist6 points1y ago
I quite agree with you there.
PromiscuousAlien5 points1y ago
Definitely agree with you as well!
To OP, my first boyfriend was blind and I took him to a hard rock festival. It was crazy , loud and long day!! But he had so much fun. We went to movies quite a bit as well and he never complained. I would just whisper to him parts where things were happening and no talking was involved. If your boyfriend is more open to things you’ll be able to find more things to! We have lots of bar and grills out here that always have live bands.
B_Bussen8 points1y ago
oh yes, should have mentioned that I'm also totally blind. we lived in Vegas and p played the polker machines together. She'd just glance over and read me my cards. She's been gone eleven years and I still miss her. Apppreciate and enjoy the time you have together.
vbtodenver8 points1y ago
What about visit to a brewery or winery? It’s too bad he doesn’t want to use additive technology but that’s a different conversation.
nashgirl800 [OP]4 points1y ago
Oh this could work! Thank you! I’ll ask. He tends to not like to be around alcohol much. But maybe in this setting is ok.
rockclimber32247 points1y ago
If you like being active you can try indoor rock climbing or try riding a tandem bicycle. I’ve also done trivia nights with friends.
nashgirl800 [OP]2 points1y ago
Omg these sound great!! I hadn’t even thought about rock climbing. Thank you!
LyingSlider75 points1y ago
as everyone else has said he needs to be more comunicative about what hes into a suggestion maby a walk/picknic along the beach or i personally like walking on little nature trails around like a lake or something ,
angelbane835 points1y ago
Sounds like he needs to be more honest about what he likes. Sounds almost like everything you bring up, he's shooting down. That's like visiting a new city to see your friend, then your friend telling you to plan the evening.
If he isn't able to communicate what he likes to do, or compromise a bit, that does not bode well for the relationship. I hope that's not the case! After all, it's one paragraph and I'm not living your life.
Check his social media to find things he's talked about or enjoyed doing. If there isn't much, maybe he doesn't enjoy going out. I hope things work out! Good luck!
Blind-bigfoot4 points1y ago
Take a pottery lesson.
nashgirl800 [OP]1 points1y ago
That’s a great idea! Thank you!
WiseToThatRuse3 points1y ago
Trivia night somewhere?
LilacRose323 points1y ago
Bowling?
I didn’t get much worse after losing my sight 😉 it can still be fun anyway.
Conversely I hate mini golf but nearly managed for a friend’s birthday.
An escape room near me claimed to be accessible- it wasn’t totally but with the others talking I was able to get involved
nashgirl800 [OP]2 points1y ago
Unfortunately he’s said no to all. 😫 I thought they’d be great ideas as I also can’t bowl or play mini golf to save my life. 😂 He said an escape room would drive him nuts.
NoClops1 points1y ago
Has he given you any suggestions/direction? What sort of stuff does he enjoy (hobbies, bucket list, etc.)? Also, how old are you two? I don’t wanna go suggesting a whine taste test if your underage. Hehehe
TechnicalPragmatist3 points1y ago
What about a nice dinner and going to a play or something or musical?
nashgirl800 [OP]2 points1y ago
Thank you so much!! Unfortunately he doesn’t like plays/musicals.
TechnicalPragmatist4 points1y ago
What does he like to do outside? If he doesn’t like to do anything then theres not much you can do.
Go some place some place that is interesting like travel or sight see and describe it to him, somewhere where it’s naturey or something like that? A museum of history and go on a tour and see if he can feel things?
QuentinJamesP892 points1y ago
Honestly it sounds like he's expecting too much out of you. It's unfair to "give you the task" of planning the date, give you no suggestions for what he likes, and then shoot down all your ideas. He sounds ridiculously picky and hard to please. If he's being this demanding and selfish (this early in the relationship especially), it should give you pause.
TechnicalPragmatist1 points1y ago
I agree.
DannyMTZ9561 points1y ago
If you go out on a date night? Dinner at Olive Garden, who pays? Perhaps a picnic at the park or a beach…
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