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is that because of limitations in HIS asl? for those really intense conversations, when you need the right words, and the speed? i'm scared i won't be able to express myself in either language, but i guess it's good to have the option. can i ask, friesian, how long have you been dating...

oh,... good idea. thanks!

ajw! you exactly described our situation! about the repeating, and about losing something the second time. even his history is similar to yours, and you made me cry! there really isn't an easy answer. you must love each other very much you and your wife, if over this "chasm" you are still...

T: i think you just helped me figure it out. first of all, i love how excited you are about asl, and it's certainly a useful skill, if you have deaf friends or have a chance to socialize in the deaf community. i really like languages too. and i've enjoyed learning asl, but also felt a...

why are you learning ASL, T? are you studying to be an interpreter? are you dating someone deaf?

wow, he's really hurting himself too with his refusal.... that's so strange.

thanks T! you made me smile. i think you're right. i should probably just work on the ASL, and things will fall into place one way or another. at least then i won't be wondering. you listed some really good other reasons too. would love some resources, you mean books or websites? i'm in...

Hurleysrus, sounds like people here are really recommending learning ASL, would you agree with that? does your husband know asl?

thanks DB. do you find asl is pretty much the best bet for finding common ground? i could possibly get him to some practise sessions. hm,... actually he knows ASL, not well enough to always keep up with deaf folk's speed!, but definitely well enough to go over my head, and just loses...

thank you H: i'm so sorry it hasn't worked out for you. i'm really scared myself that maybe i'm just the worst person to try something with a deaf man, because i might be just on the opposite end of the talkative spectrum. like i said, the jury's still out on how much of our troubles are...

hi, everyone! thank you for welcoming me to your community. i've done a bit of reading here in the forums, but feel i need to start my own thread to get some more specific feedback from experienced couples. i appreciate your help. a year ago i met a guy, and we really like each other. i'm...