Imagine meeting someone who seems absolutely perfect for you. They’re handsome, smart, and adorably dorky. You go on a few dates, and everything is going great. Then, one day, you casually mention your mild Cerebral Palsy, and suddenly, everything changes. This is the story of a 21-year-old woman who found herself in this heartbreaking situation. Let’s dive into her story and see if she really should have told him about her condition sooner.
A Mild Condition, Barely Noticeable

The Perfect Guy

Four Amazing Dates

Good Vibes All Around

A Simple Request

The Big Reveal

His Shocking Reaction

A Painful Confession

Her Apology

The Awkward Goodbye

Ghosted and Heartbroken

Feeling Like a Sh*tty Person

Should She Have Told Him Sooner?
Our heartbroken protagonist is left questioning herself after her seemingly perfect guy becomes upset upon learning about her mild Cerebral Palsy. Despite her condition not affecting her daily life, he accuses her of deception and admits he wouldn’t have dated her if he knew. She’s left feeling like a terrible person, wondering if she should have told him sooner. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotional rollercoaster…
Standing up against ableism and prejudice. NTA, he’s TA.

You dodged a bullet! Don’t apologize for who you are.

Don’t let ignorance be an excuse for ghosting someone. #NTA

Advice for disclosing a disability, NTA for not telling earlier.

Empathetic reply to someone who was ghosted. ❤️

User defends OP, calls out guy for being naive

No obligation to disclose condition, NTA. Don’t feel bad

Don’t give up your medical history for a date.

Hearing from someone with a similar condition, NTA

Calling out ableism and double standards.

Disclosing medical issues before sex is important. ESH.

Disclosing early can rule out ableist guys. He showed his true colors.

Empathetic reply supporting OP’s decision to disclose health condition later.

NAH commenter defends man’s possible reasons for ghosting due to partner’s condition.

Being upfront is good, but he overreacted. NTA.

Debate on disclosing medical history in early dating stages.

Dodged a bullet. NTA. His response was hateful and prejudiced

Privacy in medical history: NTA for not disclosing condition.
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Dating with a disability: NTA for not disclosing it early on.

Dodged a bullet , NTA but that guy is a jerk

NTA. It’s not pre-first-date material unless it affects logistics. He’s the a**hole.

Educate yourself before you judge NTA

Honesty is key in relationships. NAH for not wanting to date.

Dodged a bullet . No need to apologize. Stay strong

Disclosing a physical disability while dating is important for education.

Don’t let anyone make you feel ashamed of your condition.

Breaking bones vs. medical condition: is there a difference?

Dodged a bullet , he’s the problem, not you. #NTA

Don’t let anyone make you feel less because of your condition

ESH commenter acknowledges bad reaction but also criticizes OP’s actions.

Don’t advertise your condition to everyone. NTA for not telling.

Don’t let someone’s ignorance make you feel bad about yourself

Empathetic response to ghosting due to disability, NTA judgement.

Don’t let him ghosting you make you question your judgment ❤️

Supportive comment calls out ableism in thread.

Your health, your choice. His reaction says more about him.

You’re better off without him

Disclosing medical conditions early in dating: NTA or ESH?

Don’t let an ableist douchecanoe bring you down. NTA

Empathy lacking ghoster gets called out for assumptions about CP.

Dodged a bullet! You deserve someone who values you.

Don’t let ableism ruin a good relationship

Dodged a bullet! NTA for not disclosing condition.
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NTA, having cerebral palsy shouldn’t matter, guy sounds like AH.

Bringing up medical history on first dates would be weird. NTA.

Being a gentleman is not a big deal, he’s overreacting.

Deafness didn’t change her mind, that dude is an a**hole

Disclosing a permanent disease early on in dating: YTA or NAH?
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You’re better off without him

OP has the right to not disclose medical condition on first date, but disclosing it after 4 dates and sex might be iffy.
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Supportive comment about partner’s condition and condemning ghosting behavior.

Dodged a bullet! NTA, better to find out early.

Don’t let ableism ruin your dating life #NTA
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Misunderstanding about Cerebral Palsy leads to ghosting and consent concerns

Late disclosure, but NTA. He reacted poorly

Dodged a bullet! NTA, C-P isn’t contagious.

Sharing medical history is a personal choice, NTA

Standing up against ableism with a fiery NTA clapback!

Your health is your business, NTA

Timing is key, and if he can’t handle it, dump him

Not the a**hole for not disclosing her condition on 4th date.

Honesty in relationships: when and how to disclose conditions.

Not required to disclose medical condition, dodged a bullet

Sharing a personal story about the stigma of illness in dating.

Dodging a bullet . NTA for not disclosing personal info.

Not obligated to disclose medical issues, dodged a major bullet.

Don’t use labels right away, describe how it affects you first

Calling it a condition or injury could have changed his reaction

NTA and good riddance to that guy.

NTA. Commenter defends person with cerebral palsy against ghosting.

Supportive comment, condemns the guy, offers genetic counseling solution.

Dating with mental/physical conditions: NTA for not disclosing upfront.

NTA! Trash took itself out. Sorry about pre-reveal sex
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Disclosing medical conditions before sex: necessary or optional?
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Dating with a disability: the fear of rejection

Disclosing medical information is a personal choice, NTA

Lying by omission is still lying. OP is NTA.
