Dating with hearing loss

Is it possible to date with hearing loss?

I belong to a bunch of Deaf and Hard of Hearing groups on Facebook, and dating with hearing loss is easily one of the most common topics that people bring up.

Are your hearing aids putting your relationships at risk?

According to the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), more than 48 million people in the U.S. have hearing loss. The problem is that only 1 out of 4 people who need them wear hearing aids. That means 75 percent of those with hearing loss are putting their relationships at risk.

How does hearing loss affect relationships?

Studies show that hearing loss produces feelings of frustration, embarrassment, and distress for the partner and for the relationship in general, said two researchers who conducted a qualitative study of couples where one partner had hearing loss.

What to say to a girl who has a hearing loss?

I am the woman youre dating. I am the woman with hearing loss. What you might take for granted, I wish for day and night. Be patient with me, please. Listening is hard for me, especially when we are out to eat at a restaurant, in a dark place like a theater or club.

Should I talk about my hearing loss on my dating profile?

Whether you choose to talk about your hearing loss in your profile or in person, the key to successful dating and relationships is to own your characteristic traits with honesty and humility. Many people don’t know anyone with hearing loss.

Can sudden hearing loss be restored?

Medical treatment or surgery can usually restore conductive hearing loss. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss, or sudden deafness, is a rapid loss of hearing. It can happen to a person all at once or over a period of up to 3 days. It should be considered a medical emergency.

Is it normal to lose hearing gradually as you age?

It’s common for people to lose hearing gradually as they age. Because it happens slowly, you might not notice a difference at first. You may first pick up on it if you have trouble hearing someone on the phone or if you have to ask people to repeat what they say. Most of the time its caused by natural changes to the inner ear as you get older.

How does hearing loss affect relationships?

Studies show that hearing loss produces feelings of frustration, embarrassment, and distress for the partner and for the relationship in general, said two researchers who conducted a qualitative study of couples where one partner had hearing loss.

How do I talk to a person with hearing loss?

Pay attention to the listeners cues. People with hearing loss sometimes feel embarrassed or get tired of asking others to repeat themselves or clarify. If the person looks a bit puzzled, find a tactful way to ask if he or she understood you.

Are you awesome if you have hearing loss?

You are awesome. Not because that in spite of your hearing loss, you can walk and talk and swallow food like real hearing people, but because you don’t deal in self-pity or victim-vibes.

What do you say when someone says they are hard of hearing?

So, hearing people, here’s something to learn: when a person tells you they are deaf or hard of hearing, you really don’t want to say: “Oh, you’d never know to look at you!” (We don’t see this as a compliment.) “And yet you speak so well!” (Ditto.)

Do people with hearing loss try to hide their hearing loss?

Yes, some hard of hearing people do try to hide their hearing loss and may not want you to bring it up. And others are, shall we say, a tad over-sensitive, jumping down your throat at the slightest communication infraction. But be brave, give it a go! Nice things you COULD and SHOULD say to people with hearing loss: Anything they ask you to repeat.