I have been hard of hearing since birth and just turned 38 and almost legally deaf it hasn't been easy and it's affect me in a lot of different ways missing out on so much. Ice learned to live with it the best I can. I believe it's hurt and caused short term relationships, because one than here's normal has no clue or idea how bad it really is,. I am still keeping my faith to one day find a woman that understands and knows how to. Handle being with a deaf because I am a respectable man and treat my girls great just searching for my soul mate. I do know this. If I lived near you Allison you would be treated like an angel and a very happy lady. . Guys. She's a beautiful lady yall should be lined up