Do any of you guys have either a partial or complete disability? I'm not including lack of ability to get an erection or other transgender specific issues. The reason I ask is to get some idea of how to start dating when your body won't allow you to do normal things.

Neither of my legs bend, so I'm stuck with a cane for short distances and a wheelchair for long distances. I have doubts as to whether a woman, cis or transgender would be bothered by this. Its kind of hard to go for a  walk in the park when walking down the street causes severe pain.

If anyone does deal with a disability and wouldn't mind sharing how you deal with it and how well accetpee you are by women of your age I'd like to know. Any tips?

sam1234

I don't have a disability, but I do have a chronic illness which makes dating a little difficult. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia a little over three years ago. Most of the time, I'm in pain. I actually can't recall a day in a long time that I haven't had any pain. I get fatigued easily. I have headaches, stomach issues, and early onset pain after any kind of exercise no matter how light. And that's all in addition to the constant pain.

It's difficult because it's not something that people can see. If you were to pass me on the street, you'd have no idea that I'm ill. I typically tell people that I'm interested in dating right away, as it's something that will severely limit my ability to get out and do things with them.

I would say it's a 50/50 split. Some people just don't understand or don't believe that I'm in as much pain as I am. Things with them typically don't work out, as they'll try to keep pushing the boundaries with how much we can do activity wise. Don't get me wrong - I love hiking and outdoor stuff, but it has to be a really good day for me to be able to do anything substantial.

But some people do get it. I've found that looking for people who enjoy more low-key activities is the key to my success here. Movies, books, writing, video games, etc. Stuff you don't have to go out to do.