[Blindtlk] Blindness and Singleness

[Mike Freeman]

All: 
I met my wife online. It was not a Christian dating service. She is sighted. IMHO the vision or lack thereof of one's date is irrelevant. 
Mike freeman 

On Sep 8, 2013, at 12:35, "justin williams" <justin.williams2 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm just lightening up the thread a little.  But seriously, our not getting
> as many opportunities is not our falt, buut the folt of those individuals
> who do not accept us.  However, since we are the ones who will not have a
> date on Friday night, it falls to us to give ourselves a better chance.
> That's why I really believe that using an interest group or something to
> bridge the gap makes it easier.  I say to try online only because everyone
> is looking for the same thing, and there is an abundance of singles.  I
> didn't have much luck, but it should still be an option.  Most of us have
> experienced rejection solely because the other person wouldn't give us a
> chance, or was talked out of it by their friends and family.  If it has
> never happed tto you, then I am happy for your success and wouldn't wish for
> you to experience what I and most of the others who have posted on this
> thread have. While you are waiting for her, do some work on yourself through
> reading and personal development.  That is a bigg help, because when you get
> your shot, you have to be spot on.  The way we do things for us is natural,
> but for folks who are sighted, it is something they can't imagine.  Try
> reading books on love and relationships; that will give you an edge that the
> average person won't have.  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mark Tardif
> Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2013 3:18 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Blindness and Singleness
> 
> For several reasons, yes.  First, we are blind, (bad joke but pretend it
> isn't) and, in fact, that can be an integral part of getting to know that
> other person, especially if it is just the two of you and it is your first
> date together.
> 
> 
> 
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: justin williams
> Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2013 9:55 AM
> To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Blindness and Singleness
> 
> Isn't any date we go on a blind date?
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J.
> Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2013 9:04 AM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Blindness and Singleness
> 
> There's been a lot of really good advice already.  I just wanted to add in
> one more possibility for you.
> 
> I met my current husband on a blind date.  Yes, I hear you all laughing, but
> it's true!  A good friend of mine was convinced that I should meet this guy.
> 
> I was resistant.  I wasn't too interested in dating at the time but she was
> very persistent that I meet him.  In the end she invited me to go out for
> the evening with her, once I agreed, she casually mentioned that he was
> coming too.   Not wanting to hurt anyone's feelings, I decided to go along
> and just have fun.  That was 11 years ago now.
> 
> Have you mentioned to your friends/family that you are interested in dating?
> 
> Perhaps someone knows someone who is also looking for a partner and would be
> willing to introduce you.  The first date could be with both couples, which
> I think takes some of the stress off.  With four people someone always has
> something to say, so I never felt those awkward pauses in the conversation.
> 
> Does your church have a singles group? or a college group?  Those might also
> be places to meet people.
> 
> I guess my point is that you don't have to go it alone.  there are people
> who would be happy to help you meet people or point you in a direction.   Be
> 
> clear with what you want and don't be afraid to let others know.
> 
> Julie
> 
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