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Parkie Dating: How/When/What Do You Let A Prospective Mate Know You Have PD???
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When do you let a prospective mate know you have PD and what PD entails
(Note: I was dumped, by my partner of 14 years when I got the diagnosis) The first time I attempted dating, the guy was the GC coming over to quote the job of remodeling/ handi-capping my bathroom. That was easy enough to explain, as I told him within the first 5 minutes we meet! The relationship did not last long, for other reasons.

I have been in a casual relationship for some time (I do not mean casual as in… read more

posted August 17, 2016
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I believe that if someone REALLY loves you, that the Parkinson's will not effect their decision in being a life time soul mate. If he says it doesn't matter, see what happens.......love is blind and deaf but not unfeeling!. Give yourself and him the opportunity of a life time to enjoy each other's companionship for what ever it is worth. You deserve it and so does he! Love and Prayers!

posted August 17, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I was on my own for 20 years and before my diagnosis I took a chance on love and my boyfriend died I was devastated. I did have a tremor on my right side at that time but nothing major. For the past 2 years it has got intense balance problems etc. I met someone back in January he knows what I have but I get so embarrassed and we broke up recently . If soneone wants you take the chance because I have allowed my defence mechanism to kick in and I'm the lonely one again . @A MyParkinsonsTeam Member if he says he wants to be with you then take the chance xx

posted August 17, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member Someone should start a dating site for us and others with movement disorders. If you are single lets hear from you and tell us what you think. I'm game.

posted September 28, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hi @A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Been there, got the t shirt!!!!!!

As for my future, I am always going to be upfront and honest from day 1.

Watch them run before you get too deep. Or watch them run with your heart being ripped out at the same time.

If they accept you 100% from day one, then they accept EVERYTHING about you.

xx

posted August 22, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hey Bren

I'm really sorry you had a partner previous that left you when you start having some health challenges years ago... I can totally identify with you to the pain in being hurt by someone you thought truly loved you at one point... Enough said on that, and had to use online dating.... to meet my Sweet Heart...

After reading about your situation, I believe your in an ideal situation with this fella... For one, being that you have a mutual friend that is aware of your PD symptoms.... Second, when you are out on a date, and he has the empathy to realize when your fatigued and need a brief rest - he is very accommodating, so you can get your 2nd wind.

If I was in a similar situation myself... I would find a way to bring it up general conversation together, that I have Parkinson's, an various symptoms that are controlled pretty well with PD medications, and ask if they have any question you would try to answer.... Of course that the short version.... Maybe you can bring it up talking about how you tire now faster, when you took a walk through the park.

I want and need love in my life.... Naturally as we get older our reality change for many reasons, and may not be able to do things we used to do with ease.... don't beat yourself up about it... learn to accept those, and challenge yourself to find ways around this sometime physical limitations and new exciting ways to have fun together and be in each others company. I'm with so many of the other comments here... is when you happen to find love, don't just let it pass you by... grab on - and just dance ! Hugs, Alan

@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member,

posted August 19, 2016

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