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 s*x 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.
Dating with a disability: NTA for not disclosing it early on.
Dodged a bullet , NTA but that guy is a j**k
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.
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?
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 s*x might be iffy.
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
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 s*x
Disclosing medical conditions before s*x: necessary or optional?
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.
Last Updated on February 17, 2024 by Diply Social Team