Is it even possible to have a partner when you're on disability?

[Ambivalent1]

I'm not physically disabled. The whole not having a job thing really throws a wrench in everything. I'm attractive enough but it doesn't seem to be enough anymore.

 

[Alex Fermentopathy]

As I understand it, the chances are higher for women than for men in this scenario.

 

[Dr Iron Arc]

You'd probably have to be willing to be more open-minded to someone who is also disabled in a similar way if that's the case. Even then it's still not too easy I'd imagine.

 

[Bed]

Yes, I've been in a long-term relationship while on disability. it does impact things but it isn't a deal breaker for everyone, it definitely makes it harder to find a relationship though.

 

[Ashu]

Easily - with someone else on disability. I was on psychiatric disability in Canada for most of my twenties, and for most of that time had a steady girlfriend of the same tribe - a much more stable and lasting relationship, actually, than the ones I would have after recovering and getting off disability.

 

[Aloneandinpain]

As I understand it, the chances are higher for women than for men in this scenario.

About 100 times higher to be more specific

 

[DefinitelyReady]

My therapists have bern on disability and have partners

 

[littlelungs]

My husband and I are both chronically ill/disabled and were both on disability when we met (and still are), so based on personal experience it is possible. (To be fair, though, we actually met on SS.) It can be more challenging in certain ways, especially depending on the type and degree of disability one may have, but it is still possible.

 

[ijustwishtodie]

Yes, I don't see why it shouldn't be possible

 

[Ambivalent1]

Yes, I don't see why it shouldn't be possible

But women want a guy with a job