{"id":6465,"date":"2023-02-02T20:24:19","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T01:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/?p=6465"},"modified":"2023-02-02T20:24:20","modified_gmt":"2023-02-03T01:24:20","slug":"how-to-make-the-most-of-dating-with-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/how-to-make-the-most-of-dating-with-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make the Most of Dating With Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dating can always be a bit of a nerve-wracking proposition. If you are on the dating scene again for the first time since you\u2019ve been diagnosed with hearing loss<\/a>, you may be unsure of how to bring it up or worried about the ways it could impact your new relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s go over a few tips to make dating easier if you have hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pick Quieter Locations <\/h2>\n\n\n
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When deciding where to go on dates, opt for a quiet caf\u00e9 or a relaxing stroll through Pennypacker Park instead of a loud New Jersey restaurant or bar on a Friday night. Communication is essential for forming new relationships and getting to know others. So having dates at places with minimal background noise and good lighting will make it much easier to form connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A quiet night in with takeout and a movie can be an excellent and low-key date option. However, you want to make sure you can follow whatever you\u2019re watching! Make sure to enable closed captioning to avoid missing any key details and help the evening feel more stress free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be Open About Your Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might feel unsure or nervous about when to tell the new person you are seeing that you have hearing loss. While there is certainly no need to lead with it, being open and talking about it confidently will make it easier for both of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It gives you an opportunity to talk about why certain loud activities might not work for you and give them advice on helpful communication strategies. It can also be helpful for your date to know that if you ask them to repeat themselves or misunderstand something the first time they say it, it wasn\u2019t because you weren\u2019t paying attention to them.  This can help avoid any hurt feelings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember That Hearing Loss Is Common<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have any feelings of embarrassment around your hearing loss, it\u2019s important to remember that you are not alone. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), \u201cone in eight people in the United States (or 30 million) aged 12 years or older has hearing loss in both ears<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use Your Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hearing aids<\/a> make it easier for you to listen and communicate in any environment. They can help suppress background noise and amplify the voice of your date so that you can enjoy a pleasant and relaxing conversation without worrying that you won\u2019t be able to follow along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have hearing aids, make sure to wear them on your dates! If you don\u2019t, call the experts at Advanced ENT & Allergy<\/span> today and schedule an appointment to get your hearing checked and find the right hearing aids for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n