Jerald Jerard Creer and Kent Michael Williams experienced a 15-year delay in forming a romantic relationship due to complex communication hurdles that extended beyond Mr. Creer's deafness. They first met during a Carnival cruise in 2009, where Mr. Williams expressed interest but was repeatedly rebuffed by Mr. Creer, who perceived their age difference—seven years—as a barrier. Compounding this was the stilted nature of their interactions, influenced by Mr. Creer's hearing challenges and Mr. Williams' social anxiety, which hindered smooth communication and understanding between them throughout the years.
Mr. Williams assumed it was because of his age, but the truth about their communication struggles was far more complicated than just that.
Mr. Creer’s Deafness complicated their conversations, particularly in loud environments, and often left him struggling to gauge how his hearing companions were communicating.
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