[nabs-l] Dating & Sighted-Blind-Low Vision

[Nimer M. Jaber, IC³]

Oops, I missed a point: I wouldn't go to an NFB convention simply for
the dating scene. I'm sure relationships do develop at things like
that, however most people are going to be preoccupied with general
sessions, exhibits, orientation around a huge massive hotel, etc etc
to really pay attention to who's around them for dating.

Later.

On 22.03.2012, Nimer M. Jaber, IC³ <nimerjaber1 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello Robin,
>
> Or you could just go ahead and do the online dating thing and learn
> from it. It has turned out well for some, and not so well for others.
> As for the sighted vs. blind thing, I would ask what you want. Not
> dating a blind person simply because you think you'll look cool and
> more independent for dating a sighted person will limit your options,
> just like not dating a sighted person because you're afraid of being
> rejected is crazy as well. We're all individuals. Many blind people
> have underlying disabilities, some may not be adjusted to their
> blindness completely, etc etc but you wouldn't have to necessarily
> feel self-conscious about the blindness issues, your appearance, etc
> etc. Sighted people in my experience are going to ask many questions.
> Especially at first, you'll probably have to do a whole lot more
> educating than dating, and it might get annoying, but many are willing
> to learn and it could work out. As for good dating sites ... why not
> just getting onto the social networks like Facebook and put your
> status as single? Maybe attend some of the singles conferences that
> are out there? And if someone interests you, then go after them
> (whether online or not).
>
> Anyway, talk to you later and peace. May you have much luck with your
> dating search.
>
> Nimer J
>
> On 22.03.2012, Joshua Lester <jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu> wrote:
>> Also, it has been proven, that there are people on chat sites, that
>> pretend to be something, to get your attention, and then when you meet
>> them, they're a criminal.
>> Be careful, and meet people one on one, and in person.
>> Come to the NFB convention, and you might meet someone, and oh yes,
>> there are sighted members in the NFB, as well!
>> Blessings, Joshua
>>
>> On 3/22/12, Gloria G <gloria.graves at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>> I have never gone on to any of the online dating sites, but I would be
>>> very
>>> careful because a person online is not as friendly or charming as they
>>> appear to be over emails. I have dated very few blind people and find
>>> that
>>> there is always a focus on blindness in the relationship and I feel that
>>> is
>>> a negative thing at times because we all live with blindness on a daily
>>> basis and want to know we are more than our blindness. I have found
>>> there
>>> are a lot of people open to dating a blind person expecially when they
>>> are
>>> confident and out going. I have been in a relationship with a sited
>>> person
>>> for 3 years and things are wonderful.
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Robin" <robinmel71 at earthlink.net>
>>> To: <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 4:47 PM
>>> Subject: [nabs-l] Dating & Sighted-Blind-Low Vision
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hello to everyone,
>>>> I am just wondering if anyone has had any experience with online dating
>>>> and if so what sites would you recommend? What experiences have you had
>>>> with dating sighted people vs dating blind people? I look forward to
>>>> hearing your stories.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I seldom think about my limitations, and they never make me sad.
>>>> Perhaps
>>>> there is just a touch of yearning at times; but it is vague, like a
>>>> breeze
>>>>
>>>> among flowers.
>>>> Hellen Keller
>>>>
>>>>
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