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Can a mentally handicapped person have a romantic relationship?

Max41 · 26-30, M
People do become mentally handicapped after romantic relationship .
DiegoWolfe · 36-40
this is like asking if a blind person write a poem.... just because they are not like or have had the same experiences as their able-bodied partner there is no reason a person with a handicap can't do all the same things that their able-bodied partner can, i mean heck we see people with Down syndrome as actors now all over the place, just cause they are hindered by their physical form will never diminish their capacity to love another human being.
Zeusdelight · 61-69, M
What is a mental handicap?

If I am slower than I used to be in mental arithmetic, is that because I am becoming handicapped or because I am not as practiced in it as I used to be?

If I have difficulty expressing myself, is it because of a mental handicap or the fact that I am over-tired from working extremely long hours?

If I look like I have a mental handicap do I actually have one?

If I am extremely intelligent but cannot express my emotions do I have a mental handicap?

Given there are theories in Autism that we are all at some point on the Spectrum, does that mean we are all mentally handicapped?
Zakattack86 · 36-40, M
@WendyLopez43 I actually one: ADHD as learning disability
Amylynne · 26-30, F
@WendyLopez43 i have been having this conversation , with another lady on here, we are both keen on the idea of consent, but wonder just WHO can consent? children, cant that is easy
but i have met mentally under capable persons that surely show a drive for sexuality.
Zakattack86 · 36-40, M
@Amylynne agreed 💯
Yeah sure. I'm almost certain tom cruise has had romantic relationships
FloorGenAdm · 51-55, M
I'm not a doctor.
SW-User
Most can if they have a loving heart
WendyLopez43 · 26-30, F
@SW-User can they with a person who isn't?
SW-User
@WendyLopez43 In my opinion anything is possible
GerOttman · 61-69, M
sure why not? all kinds of people have all kinds of relationships.
ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
Obviously, yes, they can.
acpguy · C
Just look at Joe Biden.
496sbc · 36-40, M
Yes they can
Amylynne · 26-30, F
Can a mentally handicapped person give consent? I think some clearly can, but is that like the "consent" of an underage person?
WendyLopez43 · 26-30, F
@Amylynne I don't think so
BigImo · 22-25, F
They shouldn't. It's just selfish
WendyLopez43 · 26-30, F
@BigImo Wouldn't it be selfish if the person wanted a relationship but couldn't get one?
BigImo · 22-25, F
@WendyLopez43 that's delusional but not selfish. Being in a relationship with one of those people puts a massive burden on the partner
empanadas · 31-35, M
Yes look at Kanye West

 
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