commentr/StutterMarch 16, 2026

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Online dating has worked really well for me. I've only ask a girl out in person one time and I'm pretty afraid to do so. To give you an idea on my stuttering, it's probably like 7/10. I stutter on most sentences and sometimes have hardcore blocks but it's manageable. Once I'm in a flow state, I kind of stop noticing and I've been told by girls it's not noticeable sometimes. Although for the most part, most people can tell within minutes of meeting me. Most of my first dates go beyond the dinner. I normally end up with a 1-2 hour walk around the area just talking. Or in the parking lot just shooting the shit with my date. Suffice to say, most of my dates end up pretty well. Think it's just a numbers game. The more you do it, the better you'll get. I used to go to single mixers by myself just to force myself to socialize and talk to strangers. Talking is a skill and can be trained like any other. You just have to be purposeful about it. Don't lose hope, just keep improving and you'll reach your goals one day.

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Social & RelationshipsCauses & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience

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Dating & RomanceSeverity & FluctuationFluency TechniquesHope & Motivation