To the Love Lounge,
My name’s Alex, I’m 26 and a wheelchair user. I’m really lucky – whenever I go out loads of girls come up and chat to me and they’re really interested in me. I know that I’m reasonably good looking, but I can’t help thinking that any move that is made on me is a bit of a joke or a dare? It’s always in the back of my mind when someone pretty is chatting to me, and it needs to stop. Please help!
Hi Alex,
What an interesting post, thanks so much for sharing this with us. The answer to this is simple, but I don’t know whether it will give you the solution you’re looking for. Basically, society has made us feel that, as disabled people, we are less attractive and our bodies are ‘broken’ – nowehere near sexy or desirable! It’s a really tough cycle to rebel against, but these girls that are coming up to you obviously think you’re sexy AND desirable!! The trick is to focus on your assets rather than your wheelchair. You’ve said it yourself – you’re good looking, I’m sure you can make great conversation and crack a joke or two. This is so much more important to many people than whether you’re standing or sitting. And even then, if you do get the odd joke or dare approach, who’s attitude needs to change? It certainly isn’t yours 🙂
Best of luck in your journey to love,
Em x