Starting to date someone new should be about fun, and it should be about adventure. Not necessarily

Starting to date someone new should be about fun, and it should be about adventure. Not necessarily the physical kind, but it should be a journey of emotional exploration for the both of you. You are learning to let a whole other person into your life, and you are also learning to be part of someone else’s. If you’ve successfully met another person from dating for disabled this is only the beginning. There is so much to get to know and discover about this new person. Moreover, if you or your partner have a disability or medical condition, you have to make room in your life for it. Not just physically, but also emotionally. 

The problem is we sometimes get so bogged down with worrying about our future, and where things are going, that we skim over the important parts: getting to know each-other, late night conversations about the past, our hopes and our dreams. We forget to share who we are because we are constantly worried about where things are going. 

Learn to enjoy each-other’s favorite past times, take classes together, and do a ton of fun stuff. Having fun together and creating new joint memories is what builds a relationship. Don’t only talk about building a future together, but actually do it. Start sharing each other’s lives, not only verbally but actually living life together. Go on walks through parks (ones that are wheelchair accessible of course), go to games and shows. Watch movies curled up on the couch, until you both fall asleep because its late and you both have work in the morning. Do all of those things you love to do alone, but together- share yourself and your life.

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