Advice on dating or making friends as a disabled person in the UK?

KailaDrill
KailaDrill Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
in Relationships

Hi everyone,

I'm new here and based in London. I have [your disability if you want to share, e.g., cerebral palsy / mobility issues / etc.], and I've found it really hard to meet people for friendship or dating. Mainstream apps feel tricky because of judgments or accessibility stuff.

Has anyone had success with online dating sites/apps aimed at disabled people, or ways to meet others locally? Or just general tips on building confidence and putting yourself out there?

Would love to hear your experiences – good or bad! Thanks 😊

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Community Member Posts: 8,721 Championing

    Hi, there are lots of threads on this subject already if you browse through this section (Relationships).

  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 8,404 Online Community Team

    Hi @KailaDrill, welcome to the community. It can be tough dating as a disabled person, but I've heard lots of people say it really filters out the bad ones sometimes!

    A few members have said they find it easier to join in with hobby groups and see who they find there, but I know it can be equally as difficult to find accessible places to go. Do you have any interests that you could find groups for?

    I'm afraid I don't have much experience with the apps or websites but I hope some of our members might be able to share some ideas. If you'd like to take a look through our past Relationships posts you can follow this link: Relationships category

    Hope you'll enjoy your time on the community ☺️

  • meggymoo676
    meggymoo676 Community Member Posts: 23 Listener

    Hi im not disabled but im looking for someone

  • meggymoo676
    meggymoo676 Community Member Posts: 23 Listener

    I want someone go for meals with and spend my life with

  • BingeWhisker
    BingeWhisker Community Member Posts: 10 Listener

    I tried dating sites or apps and Facebook groups but sadly I had no luck. Once they knew I didn't drive. Have my own place, job they weren't interested, but I noticed that the ones who rejected kept breaking up from there relationships and coming back on Facebook groups

  • BingeWhisker
    BingeWhisker Community Member Posts: 10 Listener

    That's what I'd like as well.

  • BingeWhisker
    BingeWhisker Community Member Posts: 10 Listener
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1099400#Comment_1099400

    That's what I would like too.

  • meggymoo676
    meggymoo676 Community Member Posts: 23 Listener

    Is there anything on hear i can talk to someome

  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 8,404 Online Community Team

    Sorry you had no luck on the websites @BingeWhisker, it's tough out there! I'm sure most people would like someone to share life with and it can be hard to find someone when they reject you over superficial things like that.

    Are there any hobby groups near you that you could join to meet people? Sometimes it's easier to meet people doing something you like doing than being on the apps and websites. I hope someone special comes along for you soon.

  • CEH
    CEH Community Member Posts: 5 Listener

    Hi @KailaDrill, I don't come on here that much, but came across your post about dating apps and how you have been finding them. I have also had the same experience with dating apps, to the point that I have now given up using them. Please feel free to message me as it seems like we already have something in common :)

  • SheffieldMan1976
    SheffieldMan1976 Posts: 1,603 Connected

    The majority of dating sites are a scam IMO.

    You have to pay for "credits" to talk to anyone, and it tends not to be cheap.

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