Why do girls have to make a huge deal about me being deaf?
831012
Seriously (especially in your case), some people are just plain shallow and stupid. I'm not trying to make you feel better or anything, but it is one of those advantage you have to screen girls who will or will not come into your life. Say, you are attractive. These girls make it obvious that 'your look' is the only reason they want to talk to you. I suspect you definitely don't want these people in your life anyway. \n\nNot everybody is that way you know. I think, unfortunately, you haven't found the right persons just yet. But that doesnt mean there are none.\n\nI don't think it has to do with either you are in europe or america or anywhere else in the world. Shallow people will be shallow regardless of where they are. Nice ones will be nice regardless of where they are.\n\nHold you head high. Ignore those ignorants.
350643
I have the same problem.  I tend to focus on background noises instead of people's voices and it drives me crazy, too.  I went to the audiologist and they ran some hearing tests and said I was fine (even though everything had to be repeated before I knew what he was saying, which in my opinion is NOT fine).  You're mind probably is constantly on the go, like mine, and you can't decipher you're thoughts from other people's words.  I hate talking on the phone because of it.\n\nI have started learning sign language and most of my friends now are Deaf so I don't worry about it as much (though it still takes a while for things to register).  Of course that is kinda drastic.\n\nTry listening to music and try to pay attention to the lyrics.  Try Broadway music where the songs are conversational.  You can try and train your ear to hear and understand the words.  Or watch Jeapordy or a show like that where you can see and hear the clues and then have to answer and comprehend.
74794
Maybe you are watching the wrong women... Hearing aids in my opinion have nothing to do with the way a man looks thinks or feels. You can be just as attractive with one as you are without one. It's like a belt, ring, watch, it's something that can be removed if need be and is no big deal. My man could wear one during sex and it wouldnt bother me. Any woman that is descent isn't going to care. Good Luck
1131957
listen to this, its common knowledge unless your deaf. But kidding aside, you have a point. =) let me know if thre's one.\n\nI guess teaching a person how to listen is offensive to most  people, because as i said its common knowledge. they might believe they no longer need for you to dictate to them what they need to hear. And its just more complicated to teach people how to listen compared to speaking. because all they want to do is to butt in.
164273
I was having this conversation with a few friends of mine the other day.  I think because they think speaking loudly make them feel like the person is hearing better, or understand what they are saying better, even when its merely a physical impairment.  Its a mental thing, people relates being physically impaired with being mentally impaired which leads them to speak louder or slower, even thugh that may not be the case.  Its just another injustice of our society people see one thing wrong, and then suddenly everything is wrong with you.
284898
I am slowly losing my hearing but I haven't looked at it as something to be upset about. I have focused on some of the not so negative things... (sleeping whenever I want, not having to listen to Mariah Carey songs anymore, etc). Learn sign language now! It's easier to learn while you still can hear somewhat, in my opinion. Find out if your area has a Deaf community center by talking with your doctor(s) and make some new friends and get some new opinions! Don't give up on yourself!
675798
I'd much rather be deaf.  I know that I wouldn't be able to hear my daughter say Mommy anymore, but as long as I can see her grow up, I'd be okay with that.  PLUS...I already know ASL.
459323
Nice one, you caught a few.  Most people think that because someone is mute, or merely deaf or dumb that they are stupid.  On the contrary they have to be, and as a result are far more alert and clever.  Once whilst investigating a crime with mute witnesses, I went to all the trouble of getting a person who could do deaf and dumb sign language only to find that the witnesses had written down everything that had happened in perfect statement form.  I felt such an idiot...............
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I cannot hear i am deaf
1016324
Look, you need to just be up front with her and have the guts to tell her that she's being too loud.  That way maybe you guys can still hang out if you like her at all.  If you bring it to her attention at least she will be aware of it.  Either that or just stop hanging out with her.  But it's better to be honest than it is for you to just ignore her.
99255
It doesn't bother me. If they are saying nasty things, and they can't even back it up, it's because they are jealous of you. You have things they don't. Maturity, intelligence, amongst others. Don't let it hurt you, they'll only do it more. You are better than them and can rise above them.
555377
Girls are funny like that. But this is because they are uncomfortable and not ready to tell everyone about their problem. It takes some time for them to be ready to come out about it, especially to their friends, because girls are afraid of what their friends will think of them.
935670
Hi Eloise,\nI have figured out that you are deaf and looking for friends.  You must sign in ASL.  English is written so much different and I think people are having trouble understanding you.  Yahoo answers might not be the right place for you to make friends because it is not a chat room.  People ask and answer questions and are not always nice.  Try to find a chatroom or message board for the deaf community.  I think it will work better for you.  Good luck.
582514
well, we girls are special and men are too snobish to be hurt. So, hold your head high and be proud to be a women.
1041255
I don't mind girls who "talks" as much as I mind a girl with horrible grammar. I don't think it's "importent" but rather I think it's "important" to know about the real issues that bother (not bothers) her.
103757
You are a wuss, technically.  But that doesnt mean you are undesireable.  Some girls like that.
393571
well age has alot to do with being able to tell this type of thing.if you are young ,say 14 or younger then girls tend to become seriously jealous about other girls that are around you,especially if the other girls are friends of her's..if you are older say under 27 then being able to tell is harder, use your friends to put your name in front of her and see how she reacts when you are mentioned.older than than 27 women are pretty much mature enough to tell you up Front if you ask them ..dont be afraid to just ask though . that is probably the easiest way with them all