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

Fri Mar 23 05:37:52 UTC 2012

I realize that but she and I both shared similar experiences in dating.  I 
was with a woman who lived in my town who was sighted but cheated on me in 
the end.  Also high school is different because you are not an adult yet. 
>From what I've scene from my friends in long distance relationships who are 
in their mid 20's and graduated from college that these relationships do 
have a better chance of working out because of your maturity and willingness 
to leave your given area.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joshua Lester" <jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu>
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Sent: Friday, March 23, 2012 12:26 AM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Dating & Sighted-Blind-Low Vision


>I was in a long-distance relationship, in high school.
> I met this girl, at the Beta Club convention, and we started calling
> each other, but later on, I found out, that she wasn't as committed to
> me, as I was to her.
> We ended up, breaking up, after our graduation, in 2007.
> That's the main problem, with long-distance relationships.
> You never know, if the people you're dating, from far away, are
> actually being faithful to you, or if they're seeing someone else, in
> their area.
> It's always great, to find someone, in your area, or close by.
> Blessings, Joshua
>
> On 3/22/12, Brian Hatgelakas <brian.hatgelakas at verizon.net> wrote:
>> I myself am blind and am starting to get to know a sighted woman who I've
>> liked since my high School years.  We connected about three weeks ago via
>> face book     and have been talking every day and night via phone and 
>> email.
>> The funny thing is we both now realize that we have deep feelings for 
>> each
>> other and they get stronger as the days go on. I have liked this girl for
>> over ten  years and feel that she is the one.    The only trouble is that
>> she is in Rodchester New York and I am hear in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. I
>> feel that the travel is doable in my opinion.    So the two part 
>> question
>> to people out hear is:
>>
>> 1.  Is anyone out hear in a long distance relationship?  What advantages 
>> and
>> disadvantages do you see in it?  Also how do you overcome those obstacles
>> that these relationships bring.
>>
>> 2. I am looking at eventually moving out to Rodchester to be close to her
>> and am wondering how do you decide who moves or who stays put.  She has a
>> masters degree and a good job at one of the universities out their but 
>> also
>> her field I feel is open to anywhere in the US and so is mine.    I 
>> myself
>> have a BA in radio     broadcasting and mass communications and  am 
>> willing
>> to start in a smaller market like the Buffalo Rodchester market. I have
>> radio connections in the Rodchester market from a long time friend and
>> mentor who I have known for seven  years and who  has been very 
>> encouraging
>> to me and has given me good advice through out college. How should I
>> approach him about a possible job or internship where I can get my foot 
>> in
>> the door?  He seems like the type of person that is willing to give me a
>> chance.   I am     also     looking at getting a master's in either a
>> related field or seminary theological work and I am definitely    not 
>> tied
>> down to Pittsburgh for any of these situations. I     am very  willing to
>> relocate for new experiences and opportunities in my life. In laymonds 
>> terms
>> I am ready to       go anywhere.   how are the transportation services 
>> out
>> in Rodchester because I don't want to have to rely on her all the time to
>> drive me places. I am very self motivated and independent and love the 
>> NFB's
>> philosophies.  I just wish I would've been exposed to them back in high
>> school so I could've been more confident in myself.  It took me until the
>> age of 27 to develop my confidence and I am very proud of myself in the
>> strides I have made through out my college and young adult years.  I am
>> getting to the age right now where most of my college friends are either
>> married or engaged and I would really like that opportunity for myself. I
>> feel that this city of Pittsburgh is holding me back from new adventures 
>> and
>> I am ready to leave it behind and conquer new challenges in 2012 and 
>> beyond.
>> Thanks for any help and information that you can give and sorry if I am
>> rambling.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Robin" <robinmel71 at earthlink.net>
>> To: <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 5:47 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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