When you think about hearing aids, intimacy most likely isn’t the first thing you consider. We get it. These little devices are normally advertised in very concrete terms. Love, conversely, is something better suited for music, poetry, and art.
But you may want to begin looking at your hearing aid as an intimacy device because of the strong connection between your hearing and your relationship. After all, the social isolation that comes from untreated hearing loss can also mean isolation from your partner. That means preserving intimate relationships will be just as challenging as trying to communicate with the clerk at the supermarket.
That doesn’t mean somebody suffering from hearing loss isn’t able to form deep bonds or of experiencing wonderful, enduring relationships. But it will be necessary to make some practiced adjustments and take some special care. If you’ve been losing your hearing slowly and over time, you probably haven’t developed those additional skills, subsequently, your relationships could suffer.
Conversely, something as simple as a hearing aid can quickly and easily enhance these priceless relationships and make true intimacy easier. Here are some ways that hearing aids could have a positive influence on your love life.
Improved communication
It’s well recognized that good communication skills are at the root of a healthy relationship. Taking the time to communicate can help prevent arguments, improve emotional connections, and make everybody feel more respected and appreciated.
But the difficulty becomes even more evident with hearing loss which can significantly interfere with normal communication.
Here’s how a hearing aid will be most beneficial:
- Your boosted energy levels will make it simpler to communicate.When you have hearing loss, speaking and listening can take a lot of energy, leaving you feeling exhausted. Conversations can once again be enjoyable and stimulating.
- The quieter, whispered moments won’t get lost. Let’s be truthful, it isn’t pillow talk if you have to yell. A hearing aid will let you enjoy more of those quiet, hushed moments between you and your partner.
You won’t need to use your partner as a translator
If your partner needs to repeat everything being said, it doesn’t make for a really romantic night. But if you can’t hear what’s going on all night, that won’t be very fun either. It’s easy to understand how this arrangement could lead to resentment.
A hearing aid can help protect your independence. Your partner won’t need to order your food at a restaurant or be your translator when you’re at a dinner party. In addition, it will be easier to continue going out and socializing on your own! This means you’ll have adventures and stories that you can bring home to your partner, enriching your relationship in the process.
Your partner’s needs will be more accessible to you
There are a thousand ways that hearing more might help make your partner’s life a little easier. Perhaps, thanks to your hearing aids, you notice the timer go off and jump 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 opportunity to ask your partner what’s wrong if you hear them complain under their breath.
These might sound small and maybe even insignificant. But these little gestures, taken together, will demonstrate to your partner that you’re compassionate and committed. They demonstrate your level of care. And that will make you a quality partner. A hearing aid makes that a lot easier to accomplish because you’ll recognize those sometimes discreet audio cues.
You won’t miss the power of a whisper
When you are dealing with hearing loss, especially when you haven’t detected your symptoms, it might be difficult to recognize that you’ve stopped hearing those breathy whispers shared during intimate moments. And let’s be truthful, those quiet sounds are part of the fun of intimacy. A hearing aid will allow you to enjoy the power of a whisper again. This means that your experience of partnership will be that much more profound.
Helping Your Relationship
To be sure, a hearing aid won’t mend every problem with your relationship. Nor is it impossible to experience intimacy with hearing loss. Hearing aids will make specific elements of your love life more pleasurable and enriching and that’s the main point here.
So if your relationship is a little… dicey… and you’re scrambling to find a cause, it might be that your hearing loss is getting in the way of your connections. Make an appointment with us, a hearing aid could return welcome intimacy to your love life.