Would you ever date someone with a disability or handicap?

Question

Missing limb(s), limited use of arms or legs? Do you consider it strange when someone with full movement has a disabled person as their significant other?

To make this clear, I have nothing against the disabled and do date one.

I'm getting a few angry responses. So let me make this clear:

I have nothing against the handicapped and disabled.

I have friends who have disabilities.

I date a someone with disabilities.

Thank you to those who are more open minded, you are inspiring. :)

Thanks everyone for the comments, even the ones I don't agree with, it's nice to see peoples opinions.

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Answer 1

Good for you, I lived for 9 years with a man who is an ambulatory paraplegic. He can walk, just not conventionally. He is the sweetest guy I know. He is not emotionally disabled, I can tell you that much. He is more sensitive and caring than any other person I have ever been with and he is well read. We discuss books that we have read and have the most insightful conversations. There is more to loving and being loved than physical intimacy, there is a spiritual intimacy that is way deeper. YOU GO GIRL!! I wish you all the best in your relationship!

Answer 2

No, I don't find this strange. Often, life happens after you're married, and you end up losing something. That doesn't mean you toss that person aside, just because they lost a limb or went blind. My brother married a gal, knowing she had kidney disease and only a few years to live. He wanted to make her last years some of the most wonderful than she'd ever had. And he did. It's not all about us, me or I. It's about us, we and our. And you, them and everyone else. And, to some point, aren't we all disabled? We all have something wrong with us, whether it's allergies or wearing glasses, we all have a problem. It doesn't sound like you're particularly picking on disabled people, but I hate it when that happens. Seeing someone get picked on for something they can't help, like glasses, freckles, big ears or a limp. NO ONE is perfect, and many come into this world with multiple disabilities. Accepting them as who they are is what matters, remembering that by the grace of God, we could have been the same...or worse. <*)))><

Answer 3

Yes I would if I was not already married. I do not find it strange if an able bodied person dates or marries a disabled person. Love is love regardless of the humans condition. I had a major crush on Rick Hansen and Terry Fox nothing wrong with those men at all very attractive. I added links to famous people with disabilities for your reading,
Take care I hope this answers your question,
~A~

Answer 4

It honestly would depend on the situation, and the personality of that person.I could overlook a missing arm or leg if the guy was worth it.And I don't consider it odd.I think it's wonderful that another person has enough love and compassion to share with another human being that a disability doesn't matter in the long run.

Answer 5

Yes I would and I have. They are people just like anyone else. Have all the same wants the same needs. They just have a bit more of a challenge getting it. I know besides dating some very lovely ladies over the years who were quote disabled I became disabled last year. And I'm making the most of it. (spinal injury)
Shamus

Answer 6

Really depends on what we mean by disabled.

Assuming that the accident that landed them in that state wasn't during the time that I was dating them, I would date someone who was in a wheel chair, but I likely wouldn't date someone who was paralyzed from the next down. I also wouldn't date someone who was mentally incapable.

As for do I consider it strange; no. It makes me want to hear their story more than anything.

Answer 7

Try putting yourself in the other persons shoes. How would you feel if you were rejected because of something that was beyond your control ? You could get in a car accident tomorrow and lose a limb...Nothing "strange" about it. I'd say, "wow, that must be a very loving person"...

Answer 8

Disability stops no one from living their life just as wonderful as people without disability's.

I taught children sign language at a rehab center for children that could not hear.

I love people with Disability's and honor them regardless of Race or Creed. People with disability's that I have worked with ovber the years taught me alot to be thankful for.

Answer 9

I saw a girl at a clothing store who had 1 arm. She was really cute though. I asked her out and we went on a couple of dates. It didn't work out. But if it did that would have been great too. I would hope people wouldn't toss me away if I got hurt badly.

Answer 10

I don't consider it strange to have someone handicapped for a significant other.....in fact,,I bet they're even Sweeter and Nicer than the average person