Dating with a disability when to bring it up?

Ok all so I’m 4 ft 9 inches which has always made me feel like it was hard to date being short. I also have another hurdle besides being short.For a brief back story, I was born a 1 lb 4 oz premature baby with a 20% chance of living. The prematurity caused cerebral palsy that is very mild. I do walk with a slight limp and it has always made me self conscious. I had surgery to correct my tight muscles on my left leg last year. Unfortunately my condition is still noticeable as I have not had my right done yet.

I stopped putting my condition in my profile but always mention it prior to meeting to be up front and honest with people. The common questions I get are can I get it or is it hereditary? It is not and I don’t blame someone for inquiring.

My question is when is a good time when dating to discuss it? Should I let my date ask questions? I want someone to love me for who I am and not my disability as I have met quite a few guys who are focused on that. I’m an open book as far as my condition but at the same time, I don’t want to be a pity feel sorry for me date. I don’t really consider myself disabled and am hoping there are people out there that will accept my imperfection.



Submitted May 08, 2019 at 12:56AM

Ok all so I’m 4 ft 9 inches which has always made me feel like it was hard to date being short. I also have another hurdle besides being short.For a brief back story, I was born a 1 lb 4 oz premature baby with a 20% chance of living. The prematurity caused cerebral palsy that is very mild. I do walk with a slight limp and it has always made me self conscious. I had surgery to correct my tight muscles on my left leg last year. Unfortunately my condition is still noticeable as I have not had my right done yet.I stopped putting my condition in my profile but always mention it prior to meeting to be up front and honest with people. The common questions I get are can I get it or is it hereditary? It is not and I don’t blame someone for inquiring.My question is when is a good time when dating to discuss it? Should I let my date ask questions? I want someone to love me for who I am and not my disability as I have met quite a few guys who are focused on that. I’m an open book as far as my condition but at the same time, I don’t want to be a pity feel sorry for me date. I don’t really consider myself disabled and am hoping there are people out there that will accept my imperfection.
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