Q: Hi Amy, I became Paraplegic after a car/Bike accident that was 5 years ago. i was a certified Effective Cyclist for 43 years. How can I get women to notice me. I contacted a woman on a dating website last week and after 5 days I have no reply. What can I do to better my odds? - Ronald

Amy: Dear Ronald, In general, you can better your odds by looking to meet women in various ways, including online, through friends, and in person through shared interests. Be upfront about your physical circumstances but don’t assume that it’ll be a deal breaker or that it will affect your ability to attract women. Also, be upfront about what you’re looking for in a relationship.

If you’re interested in dating paraplegic women or women with other physical issues, you might look into websites or in-person groups where those women might hang out. That could take a huge load off by automatically leveling the playing field—your physical status is essentially a non-issue from the beginning. Of course you can date a woman who doesn’t have any physical challenges and it could work out wonderfully, it’s just going to take a little getting used to for her in the beginning and a little patience on your part.

I recently answered a similar question giving dating advice on the site and that response might be useful to you as well. Good luck!

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