Know Your Worth (and Add Tax): Navigating Online Dating as a Disabled Woman By: Michelle Zeman
Ahh. . . the world of online dating. It involves so much: finding a potential match, developing a connection, setting up a day and time to meet (assuming the conversation goes anywhere), coordinating a way to get to the location (assuming you need assistance), and then hoping that the date goes well or finding that the person isn’t the right fit. In the words of Smash Mouth’s “All Star”, “There’s so much to do! So much to see!” This is especially the case for dating as a person with a disability. I took time to read Disability Horizon’s article on Disability dating sites: how best to find and make a date . The tips that were provided are pretty spot on to what a person should do when they’re seeking a partner online; however, I myself have found failures with online dating. Here are some of the things that aren’t spoken about when it comes to online dating: ● Sometimes, first impressions are deceiving . I...