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I'm 33 and have cerebral palsy. I'm highly functional (not in a wheel chair), have a good job (data scientist), am physically active (compete in powerlifting), and generally have a good head on my shoulder. Even though I have many good things in my life, I've been so focused on my career and general well being, that I've ignored relationships with women. I'm now 33 and want to change my circumstances and eventually meet a girlfriend for a relationship.
What are some first steps that I can take to "get out there"?
I'm 33 and have cerebral palsy. I'm highly functional (not in a wheel chair), have a good job (data scientist), am physically active (compete in powerlifting), and generally have a good head on my shoulder. Even though I have many good things in my life, I've been so focused on my career and general well being, that I've ignored relationships with women. I'm now 33 and want to change my circumstances and eventually meet a girlfriend for a relationship.
What are some first steps that I can take to "get out there"?
You mention Cerebral Palsy in your title and as a highly placed descriptor of yourself in your OP. Has having CP been a factor in you not dating until now?
Tell us about your outside interests, besides powerlifting (awesome). Do you like movies, birds, dining out, attending sports events, concerts or plays,
music, volunteering etc.??
What used to work for me was going about my way doing things I loved... finding someone who enjoys things as you do. Having something in common is a great way to meet...for example, if you did volunteer work, you might meet someone doing and enjoying the same. Or if you liked birding, chances are you'd meet others who do as well while on a birding trip.
Your job sounds interesting, any way to meet someone through work, ie conferences etc.?
I'm 33 and have cerebral palsy. I'm highly functional (not in a wheel chair), have a good job (data scientist), am physically active (compete in powerlifting), and generally have a good head on my shoulder. Even though I have many good things in my life, I've been so focused on my career and general well being, that I've ignored relationships with women. I'm now 33 and want to change my circumstances and eventually meet a girlfriend for a relationship.
What are some first steps that I can take to "get out there"?
First question I got for you. Do you go around telling the women you meet that you have cerebral palsy? Almost like ''Hi! I'm Tony and I have CP!''? I'm only asking because I've run into a few posters here and in real life, who have said they've went around telling new women (and probably everybody they meet) they have this or they have that, almost as if it defines them and who they are.
What do I think? It's nobody's business when you're meeting them. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying you shouldn't have brought it up here. I'm just wondering if this is something you're telling women you meet or other people you meet out in real life?
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