Intimacy isn’t normally the first thing that one thinks of when you think about hearing aids. We understand. These tiny devices are normally advertised in rather concrete terms. Love, conversely, is something better suited for music, poetry, and art.
And yet, the two are inextricably linked to the point where you might want to begin viewing your hearing aid as an intimacy device. After all, the social separation that comes from neglected hearing loss can also mean isolation from your partner. That means it’s not just chatting with the cashier at the grocery store that becomes more challenging, it’s also maintaining your most important and intimate relationships.
That’s not to say somebody suffering from hearing loss isn’t able to form deep bonds or of experiencing beautiful, lasting relationships. But it will be necessary to make some practiced adjustments and take some special care. If you’ve been losing your hearing gradually and over time, you likely haven’t developed those additional skills, as a result, your relationships could suffer.
Conversely, something as obvious as a hearing aid can quickly and easily improve these significant relationships and make true intimacy easier. Hearing aids can have a positive impact on your love life in the following ways.
Improved communication
Obviously, healthy relationships call for good communication (though, it is often harder to practice than it is to preach). Everyone will feel more appreciated and valued with strong communication allowing stronger emotional connections and reducing arguments.
But hearing loss can intensify normal communication roadblocks in the process making a difficult task much more difficult.
A hearing aid will help most rapidly in the following ways:
- The quieter, whispered moments won’t get lost. Let’s be truthful, it’s not pillow talk if you have to yell. You and your partner will enjoy those hushed quiet experiences with hearing aids.
- You’ll have more energy for communication.When you have hearing loss, talking and listening can consume a lot of energy, leaving you feeling exhausted. Conversations can once again be fun and stimulating.
Your partner won’t have to be your translator
If your partner has to repeat everything being said, it doesn’t make for a really romantic night. But if you can’t hear what’s happening all night, that won’t be very enjoyable either. It’s easy to understand how this arrangement could lead to resentment.
A hearing aid can help maintain your independence. You won’t rely on your partner to order food for you at a restaurant or repeat what everyone is saying at a dinner party. Additionally, it will be easier to continue going out and socializing on your own! You will be able to enrich your relationship by bringing back stories and adventures to share.
You’ll be more receptive to your partner’s needs
There are a thousand ways that hearing more might help make your partner’s life a bit easier. Perhaps, thanks to your hearing aids, you hear the timer go off and come in to help with dinner. Or perhaps you ask your partner if they need help when you hear them stumble on the floor. You will have the chance to ask your partner what’s wrong if you hear them complain under their breath.
These might sound small and maybe even unimportant. But added together, these little gestures demonstrate your commitment and compassion. They demonstrate your level of care. And that will make you a quality partner. You will have a much easier time achieving this with hearing aids which will help you detect more discreet audio cues.
You won’t miss the power of a whisper
When you suffer from hearing loss, particularly when you haven’t detected your symptoms, it may be difficult to recognize that you’ve stopped hearing those breathy whispers shared during intimate occasions. And let’s be honest, those hushed sounds are part of the fun of intimacy. You will once more be able to experience the power of a whisper. This means that your experience of partnership will be that much more profound.
Helping Your Relationship
To be sure, a hearing aid isn’t going to fix every issue in your relationship. And if you do have hearing loss, you can still have romance. The point here is that a hearing aid will make specific elements of your love life more pleasurable and more enriching.
So when hearing loss blocks your connections, your relationships can become dicey and it can be tricky finding a cause. A hearing aid can bring back needed intimacy to your relationship so make an appointment right away.
