[nabs-l] dating seaghted people Vs. Blind people?

[Jennifer Aberdeen]

Hi all,

I just thought I would put my two cents in here...

My boyfriend and I have been together for a little over a year and a half. 
He is totally blind and a diabetic. I am totally blind, hard of hearing in 
one ear and use a manual wheelchair. We make it work.

He takes paratransit to come and visit me, and I do the same. I understand 
that the rules for paratransit might be different in other states, but in RI 
they are pretty liberal. We have taken paratransit to go places together as 
well. Both of us find paratransit a pain, but what else can we do?

I've dated sighted people as well. None of those relationships worked out, 
but I don't think it had to do with my lack of sight. The just weren't the 
right ones for me. My boyfriend and I have many things in common besides 
blindness, and I think that is what counts.

Jen
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