relationships

Communication is a necessary part of our everyday lives. Yet, there are many different ways of communicating with each other. For people with hearing loss, some communication methods are more accessible than others. Whether it’s face-to-face communication, talking on the phone, texting, emailing or instant messaging, communication looks different to people with hearing loss. In […]

John and Julie Olson have been married for 46 years, and throughout that time they have worked to maintain their strength as a couple. They decided early on that they would not be limited by Julie’s progressive, bilateral hearing loss. Hearing loss can cause feelings of isolation for one or both partners, but the Olsons

When a loved one is coming to terms with hearing loss it can bring many changes to your relationship. Providing the support a partner or family member needs, however, doesn’t have to be difficult. After a while, most people discover new ways to keep communication flowing. Sometimes just understanding how everyday comments have profound effects

So, romance is in the air and you’re plucking up the courage to ask someone out on that all important first date. It can be a daunting thought on it’s own, and if that person has a hearing loss, it might be even more intimidating. If you’re thinking of asking someone with hearing loss on

Successful relationships involve compromise and understanding. In the case of couples where one person has hearing loss, this is even more important. I have bilateral severe to profound hearing loss and wear hearing aids. My boyfriend, Joe, is hearing. Over time, we’ve figured out several adaptations for communicating in our relationship. Here are five ways

Valentine’s Day is the most romantic time of the year. It’s when Cupid performs his magic – as do marketing teams everywhere – and you feel love so powerful that words fail you. Want to say it another way? Learn how to say “I Love You” in American Sign Language (ASL). This sign is universal!