A 32-year-old woman seeking online dating advice grapples with whether to disclose her speech impediment in her profile. She fears attracting the wrong kind of attention but also wants to be upfront with potential matches. Annie Lane offers advice on how to prioritize the qualities that truly define a person and encourages focusing on substance over sound.
Annie advises today's reader to look beyond her speech impediment when considering what to share in a dating profile.
I want to start online dating again. I’m a 32-year-old woman who has a history of online dating, and in my profile, I was always honest -- maybe too honest -- about myself. The problem is I have a speech impediment. Some say it sounds like an accent with a mixture of Elmer Fudd. My pronunciation of certain words is horrible.
When I used to date, I would mention it in my profile, and I would always attract the wrong guys: guys who will take advantage of my biggest insecurities and the judgmental type, too. A part of me wants to be honest upfront, but then the other part feels they need to gain my trust first. I’m feeling torn on what to do. Any advice? -- Speed Bump in My Speechinclude, think about what you want to share about yourself with a potential match.
Most importantly, remember that the right guy for you will only care about what you have to say, not how it sounds when you say it.prior ‘Dear Annie’ columns “How Can I Forgive My Cheating Partner?” is out now! Annie Lane’s second anthology -- featuring favorite columns on marriage, infidelity, communication and reconciliation -- is available as a paperback and e-book. VisitIf you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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