| Are you a disabled single woman looking to date? | | | | are more in tune and accepting of you. |
| Dating is fun and healthy for all people regardless of | | | | 4. Be proud of yourself, your accomplishments and |
| your physical condition or abilities. However, as a | | | | your body. And do not settle or short-change yourself |
| woman with a congenital birth defect I know that it can | | | | when dating.You are not a charity case. You will find |
| be difficult to interact with some people and that can | | | | the right person if you stick it out because dating is |
| make dating a challenge. | | | | hard regardless of anyone's physical abilities. Do not |
| My personal philosophy is to remember these points: | | | | use your disability as a shield. This will only prevent you |
| 1. My dad always told me that I was pretty because of | | | | from experiencing life and dating. |
| my actions and not because of my looks.You are | | | | 5. You can do anything you set your mind to doing. I |
| pretty too. Let your personality and kindness towards | | | | believe it is important to have a can do attitude. Go out, |
| others be your radiance. | | | | try things and have fun. Try new things even if it is |
| 2. Don't ever try to hide your disability. And don't flaunt | | | | physically challenging for you. |
| your physical defect or demand special attention. This | | | | 6. Do not judge other people by their physical |
| is not going to help you. Confidence is the best | | | | appearance. Everyone has some sort of limitations or |
| interaction you can use. Confidence will take you a | | | | difficulty. I am frequently surprised by people that |
| whole lot further. | | | | appear perfectly normal who are living with significant |
| 3. Not everyone will be comfortable with your disability. | | | | challenges. Remember that you are not the only |
| If you get the feeling that people are uncomfortable | | | | person that has challenges to overcome. |
| with you then it is a reflection of their inadequacy and | | | | If you are a disabled single woman looking to date, you |
| not yours.They are the ones who will miss out on a | | | | need to know that dating and relationships are an |
| good thing in getting to know you. Move on so you can | | | | important part of life. You can find the right person by |
| find people that will be more confident in talking with | | | | being yourself, being confident in your value and by |
| you. You want to surround yourself with others that | | | | getting out and meeting people. Just do it. |