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with a disability like let's say depression, or rheumatoid arthritis?

Let me know why, and the details.

Just don't say "no" but state the reason.

2007-11-28 08:42:58 · 31 answers · asked by * 1 in Family & Relationships Marriage & Divorce

31 answers

As a girl in my late teens suffering from clinical depression for five years, I can tell you that while it may be painful and debilitating it is NOT a disability.

Think about it this way: would you marry a woman whose mother hated you? Would you marry a woman who suffered from migraines?

Both of these things are about the level of seriousness of the " disabilites" you spoke of. But as someone above me mentioned, it's not about the problems a woman/man has- everyone has problems and issues. It's about what you feel for her, how she deals with what she has to deal with. You don't want to be a leaning post for the rest of your life but it's okay and right to help out someone you love if they need you to. If they are negative, self-pitying and constantly whining then you might not want to bring them into your life. But the same goes for any friend.

In the end it comes down to what you need and want out of a marriage, and whether she can give it to you. It's about whether the love and happiness outweigh the difficulties most of the time. Not about some label.

2007-11-28 09:11:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

Well, I wouldn't label those with disability, but the issues you bring up are not really relevant in someone I'd marry. I know that everyone has something imperfect about them, and I can think of things that I'd be much more concerned with than depression or arthritis, both of which are treatable. I think her character would have a much greater impact in my decision to commit my life to her than would these common ailments.

2007-11-28 08:47:33 · answer #2 · answered by Dan in Real Life 6 · 3 0

Everyone has challenges and problems. I would not reject a girl because of her disability alone. If she were proactive and positive in tackling the problems, I would not hesitate marrying her. If she did nothing to help herself, I would not be interested. I was married for 20 years to a woman who suffered depression and mental illness. She divorced me, I did not give up on her.

I am in love with a wonderful woman now who has a disability due to a brain injury. She is very positive and willing to do all in her power to help herself. I love her notwithstanding her problems.

I have had my own problems too regarding emotional issues from a horrible childhood of violence and abuse and neglect. I am in counseling to help me deal positively with the residual pain from these past issues. My Sweetheart knows that my heart is good and that I truly wish to help myself.

With the help and love of each other, we will overcome together and we will be very happy.

The only way that a disability would stop me from marrying a woman is if she would not do all she could to deal positively with the problems.

2007-11-28 08:53:51 · answer #3 · answered by Alvin York 5 · 2 0

Sure, but it can be very difficult. If a support network is already in place it would make it a lot easier. Pre-marital counseling to be sure both parties are mentally and emotionally capable of being each others strength. I don't ever see a reason that a man and woman should not marry (less incest/minor).

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2016-09-30 06:48:33 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

I'm not a man, but I do know guys who have dated depressed women, and usually it doesn't work out simply because they spend all that time comforting the other person and they never return the favor. It can become a drag. But it does work out sometimes because a guy can lift a depressed girls spirits, and vice versa. It all depends on how much the depressed person is willing to work at it, or whether they'd rather feel pitied instead.

2007-11-28 13:29:49 · answer #6 · answered by xXEdgeXx 5 · 0 1

If you love her, that doesn't necessarily mean that you have to marry her. As long as you help each other grow until both of you are great on your own, you can marry each other after that happens. But if its clear that she will always be disabled, then don't. You may help her until it satisfies you, but you really can't marry someone who won't fulfill all your needs (if she does then you could marry her). You are human too. Especially if it's pity, don't marry.

2007-11-28 08:52:31 · answer #7 · answered by themasterwork 3 · 1 0

I certainly would. Considering that I have quite a few disabilities myself, I would definitely be open to having a wife with disabilities: That's two things we share in common.

Well, if she was retarded or had down-syndrome, I don't think I'd want to marry her.

2007-11-28 09:28:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Depression's a disability?!?!!?!? Oh, I am SOOOO filing for SSI benefits now!

To answer your question, I'd imagine most people would say no, because I've got it going on, yet I'm still single. Apparently, depression ranks right up there with leprosy when it comes to attracting a life partner.

2007-11-28 08:48:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5 1

Well i would because i mean depression isnt a disability and if you really love someone for who they are nothing should stop you i.e if you get married and your spouse becomes paralyzed would you just be like o never mind i dont wanna be married anymore

2007-11-28 08:46:28 · answer #10 · answered by Koda 2 · 7 0

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