With hearts in all the windows and candies and flowers abounding, reminders of love are everywhere right now. If you’re a new amputee, you might be looking at these reminders and wondering what the dating scene will look like for you now. Floyd Brace Orthotics and Prosthetics is here to offer some encouragement when it comes to looking for love after limb loss:
- Focus on what mattes.
Finding your confidence after amputation can be difficult, but just remember that your heart, soul and mind are intact. You can love someone while still missing a limb, but it’s impossible to love someone if you don’t have a heart or soul. Those essential parts of you are still there no matter what.
- Rejection will happen.
If someone is not interested in dating you because you’re an amputee, they are not worth your time. Rejection happens to everyone, but there are some people who will reject you because they are uncomfortable with your condition. The problem—and the loss—is theirs, not yours.
- Reveal your condition naturally.
Don’t fret over how you will bring up to your date that you are an amputee. If you’re wearing shorter clothing, it may be obvious. Otherwise, be yourself and let it come up naturally in the flow of conversation.
- Be prepared to answer questions.
Even if some people will reject you because of your amputation, more than likely your date will be curious. Prepare some of your answers ahead of time, such as how it happened and what your day-to-day life is like. How much information you give away is all dependent on your comfort level with the other person.
- Be Positive.
You want to present your best side to your date, especially if you’re just getting to know each other. Rather than focusing on the negative aspect of losing a limb, tell them about you proudest moments in regaining your independence.
Just as most amputees go on to have successful careers, participate in athletics and pursue hobbies, so too do they go on to find love, life partners and start families. At Floyd Brace Orthotics and Prosthetics we’re here to help you return to the activities you previously enjoyed. Not only can we craft custom prostheses and orthoses, we can also connect you to support groups who can offer you guidance and emotional support as you undertake this journey in life.
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