How To Date With a Chronic Illness/Disability| Sh*t Talk Ep. 7

Dating is hard for anyone but when you have a chronic illness it can feel impossible- believe me I would know.
But after being celibate for a year, I’ve finally returned to the dating scene and I’m collecting all the tips and tricks just for you.
Today’s episode covers some of the harder topics that surround dating: self worth, trauma, anxieties and ‘the talk’.
So to make it less overwhelming, I’ve broken it down for you into 5 simple steps and they go as follows:
*addressing anxieties
*setting the standard
*exposure therapy
*initiate, communicate and reciprocate
*lean in & let go
Also, just a disclaimer: what works for me might not necessarily work for you so listen and take everything I say as you wish :)
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  • @abstractvlog
    @abstractvlogАй бұрын

    This video and all that you said has really made me feel a whole lot better and better equipped for meeting ppl now. Ty so much for making and posting this. I super appreciate it ❤

  • @Jilref
    @Jilref5 ай бұрын

    I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 4 years ago and since then, I have serious abandonment issues because my ex decided to end our 3,5-year relationship a few months later, by saying things like "I don't like to have holidays in Greece all the time like you do", etc. The reason was obvious, just he didn't want to admit that he hated to be with a "sick" person. Since then I am just struggling with how and when I should announce my chronic illness, which was actually never really an issue until now, except that one time that I was diagnosed with it. Great video, very very helpful and very brave of you to talk about something so sensitive, because it definitely gives us more perspectives. You are a cool badass.

  • @mandiemoolove
    @mandiemoolove Жыл бұрын

    Hey, I just found your channel. I can relate to you so much, I struggle with chronic pain/illness too, and I haven't dated in years because I'm afraid to. You give great advice :) It's nice to find someone who understands.

  • @izzymoncada1719
    @izzymoncada1719 Жыл бұрын

    I feel like i'm sitting with my best friend just chatting right now❤ love you and your positivity angel

  • @paulasojoro

    @paulasojoro

    Жыл бұрын

    ILY my queen 🥹💖

  • @Lucius1644
    @Lucius16446 ай бұрын

    I have CMT1A. I wear braces on both legs from foot to thigh. I also use a cane. So women see that and think I need a care taker and look the other way. I totally understand! It's horrible.

  • @omgitsbees
    @omgitsbees Жыл бұрын

    Your feelings with chronic illnesses and dating are totally valid. I went through many of the same feelings as well with my crohns disease. On top of that I didn't have a good support network. My parents didn't care, none of my friends at the time understood, and people in my life made me feel like a burden, and even told me I was. Having a lot of issues with my body due to chronic illness also did not help. Just zero self esteem, and being very insecure. Today things are a lot better, I have a wonderful partner, we are married, and things are good. I still have bad days though with feeling like a burden. My crohns disease makes me sick so often, and I never know day to day how I am going to feel, if my body is going to fail on me. Its tough when another human being relies on me, and I rely on them.

  • @omgitsbees

    @omgitsbees

    Жыл бұрын

    Listening to all of this podcast, and I am so happy for you! It sounds like you have met a great person who is super awesome. I'm completely in your corner, Paula, cheering you on. I know i'm just a random person on the internet that doesn't matter, and I don't want to get all parasocial, but just feeling like you're an awesome friend and we are catching up.

  • @alderoth01
    @alderoth012 ай бұрын

    I've been single for 4.5 years and wouldn't have it any other way.

  • @omgitsbees
    @omgitsbees Жыл бұрын

    excited about this weeks podcast! Thank you Paula. Youre the best.

  • @paulasojoro

    @paulasojoro

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m so excited for you to listen ❤️❤️

  • @omgitsbees

    @omgitsbees

    Жыл бұрын

    @@paulasojoro if it is okay, I want to give my thoughts after watching. 💖

  • @ghadabdr136
    @ghadabdr136 Жыл бұрын

    Even though I have a different disease (epilepsy ) but I totally can relate to your feelings and thoughts through the multiple experience you had , just want to let you know hope one day I would be as much as brave as you are , The fact that you speak about this whole hard experience and you didn’t give up try to find your person and I’m sure that God would let you meet the proper person in the right time ♥️♥️ Also I’m agreeing with the fact that don’t tell the person about what happened to you before he get to know you✅

  • @ghadabdr136

    @ghadabdr136

    Жыл бұрын

    I also have the fear of rejecting just like you because of my disease and I thought there’s no one in the world could relate to this feeling but you just had all what I need to hear in this video thanks from all the bottom of my heart

  • @eftihiakotopoulou165
    @eftihiakotopoulou1659 ай бұрын

    thank you for this video! ❤

  • @sarahjaye4117
    @sarahjaye41178 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Pmdd and many others just sound dumb 😢