Dating with digestive health issues?

Posted by cyberkitty @cyberkitty, Jan 30 5:53pm

Has anyone tried dating someone with a ‘normal’ GI tract??? I imagine there would be some awkward conversations & situations. Seems easier to start a relationship with someone with digestive health issues. A lot more understanding and compassion would be exchanged, I imagine.
Or was everyone already in a long term relationship & madly in love before their symptoms progressed?
Asking for a friend 😜

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crazykbl | @crazykbl | Feb 2 6:12pm

In reply to @celia16 "@danny5 , Right. I’m trying to get my priorities straight. I think being overwhelmed is one..." + (show)

God knows what we can bear

and he'll put no more on us and we can bear ,and help us.provide a way of escape. Trust God and all your future trust in the Lord with all your heart and may not unto your own understanding and acknowledge him in all thy ways. He will give you the desires of your heart.

celia16 | @celia16 | Mar 31 8:32am

In reply to @crazykbl "God knows what we can bear and he'll put no more on us and we can..." + (show)

Thank you for your kind words and prayers. I should let you know a miracle happened.

Recently, i was looking out my kitchen window, with melancholy about my situation. I gave myself the speech about how no man is just going to pick up his phone, call me and ask me out. I was planning to do online dating….BUT, the next day, I got a voice message from an ex boyfriend. It was out of nowhere. I hadn’t seen him in over 20 years! I returned the call and we are now dating! For now, it’s nice and fun. He’s incredibly affectionate and a boost to my confidence.

I’ve been able to avoid digestion issues when we’re together, so far. But, as we spend more time together, it has me concerned. He’s a very understanding person, so…..i hope it’ll be ok.

cyberkitty | @cyberkitty | Mar 31 9:18am

Thank you for the hope!! I’m wishing you and new/old beau the best wishes!!!
I’m sure the conversation about health issues will go well. The kindness, love and care is already built in.❤️

Ingegerd Enscoe, Alumni Mentor | @astaingegerdm | Apr 1 8:51am

@cyberkitty
You would be surprised to know how many adults have some GI issues.
I wouldn’t worry about dating- get out there. If a person can’t deal with your problems- move on.

gussie | @gussie | Apr 1 11:03am

From a person with IBS-D for over forty years. Not only is this problem hard to live with it's an embarrassing problem. It's one of those chronic conditions that nobody likes to talk about. I think that makes it harder.

samcal9977zz | @samcal9977zz | Apr 1 1:00pm

I know many, many disabled people who thought that dating was over for them. But they persisted and found wonderful partners.

So, you should never think that a disability precludes a relationship.

Also, you should know the figures, because most folks don't.

The percentage of disabled folks in America?

1% ? 5%? Nope. Fully 25% of Americans are disabled. We are a huge community...nearly 85 million people.

Take care now.

cyberkitty | @cyberkitty | Apr 1 5:07pm

In reply to @astaingegerdm "@cyberkitty You would be surprised to know how many adults have some GI issues. I wouldn’t..." + (show)

Thanks and you are right. Maybe it’s the getting-out-there part that is stumping me. After my stomach removal the only place I frequent is the hospital for different appts and treatments.
I’ve checked out everyone there - no Doctor McDreamy or McSteamy.

Ingegerd Enscoe, Alumni Mentor | @astaingegerdm | Apr 1 5:54pm

@cyberkitty
Adult men can also have several “embarrassing “ issues. It’s not only us women.
It can’t hurt to start slow and get an idea of how the person would react. Remember that you don’t commit to anything with a date or two.

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