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Squirmy and Grubs

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ZaraCC · 30/10/2026 13:46

Does anyone follow this couple on social media - they came up for me recently and feel a bit fascinated by them. I do think they are a genuine couple but the cynical part of me thinks how? What do you think?

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SillySeal · 30/10/2026 14:01

I dont follow them but they have popped up on my feed for years. I do think they are a genuine couple. They have been together a very long time and they are having a baby.

ZaraCC · 30/10/2026 14:15

I think they must be too if they are having a baby. I would absolutely understand if he became disabled after meeting etc but I find it bizarre how she watched him on Youtube and then messaged him - it just feels really off.

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JoderTia · 30/10/2026 14:23

I’ve been aware of them for years as they did a UK media junket years ago and did the rounds on This Morning etc. They seem very happy and in love and talk about wanting to normalise interabled relationships.

TheWonderhorse · 30/10/2026 14:46

ZaraCC · 30/10/2026 14:15

I think they must be too if they are having a baby. I would absolutely understand if he became disabled after meeting etc but I find it bizarre how she watched him on Youtube and then messaged him - it just feels really off.

Why? Do you not think she could find him attractive as he is?

ZaraCC · 30/10/2026 15:01

TheWonderhorse · 30/10/2026 14:46

Why? Do you not think she could find him attractive as he is?

I would never deem myself a majorly materialistic person but honestly, no. His body is almost like a child's. I do not mean to be cruel saying that - I think a level of realism comes into play.

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Watchoutfortheslowaraf · 30/10/2026 15:02

OP you sound awful. They seem a really happy couple. This thread is in poor taste

BuffaloCauliflower · 30/10/2026 15:04

They’ve been together many years and are very obviously a real couple. You may not be attracted to him, that’s fine, but she is and that’s also fine. Are you incapable of conceiving that someone may think differently to you?

Cla7 · 30/10/2026 15:13

They seem very happy and on the same wavelength.

imisscashmere · 30/10/2026 15:23

BuffaloCauliflower · 30/10/2026 15:04

They’ve been together many years and are very obviously a real couple. You may not be attracted to him, that’s fine, but she is and that’s also fine. Are you incapable of conceiving that someone may think differently to you?

OP you’ll get a lot of responses like this, which dance around or refuse to acknowledge the reality that she’s a very, very unusual person to be attracted to him and to happily (and seemingly effortlessly) step into the role of partner and caregiver.

However, there are billions of people in this world and there’s wrong with her for choosing the life she has.

Rituelec · 30/10/2026 15:25

The definitely don't have sex 😆

Fake. Read the tattle thread.

wahale · 30/10/2026 15:27

i follow them, like them, and think Shane has a very attractive personality.

HikingHippo · 30/10/2026 15:29

I could never be with him.

Nothing to do with his disability, but because he looks facially exactly like my ex 😆

XenoBitch · 30/10/2026 16:52

They pop up on my FB sometimes. They seem genuine and very happy. We need more of that in these troubled times.

TheWonderhorse · 30/10/2026 16:56

ZaraCC · 30/10/2026 15:01

I would never deem myself a majorly materialistic person but honestly, no. His body is almost like a child's. I do not mean to be cruel saying that - I think a level of realism comes into play.

So he's someone you don't fancy. Fine. But extrapolating out from there to nobody could find him attractive? All sorts of wrong. He's a clever and thoughtful, kind and funny person. Worthy of everything you are.

OrlandointheWilderness · 30/10/2026 16:57

He’s a funny guy and they clearly have chemistry. Good luck to them.

OrlandointheWilderness · 30/10/2026 16:58

And besides. There are people out there who fancy trump and have slept with him. I know who I’d rather spend a night in bed with!!

XenoBitch · 30/10/2026 16:59

OrlandointheWilderness · 30/10/2026 16:58

And besides. There are people out there who fancy trump and have slept with him. I know who I’d rather spend a night in bed with!!

Yep, how many kids does Boris Johnson have? Does he know?

OrlandointheWilderness · 30/10/2026 17:38

Very good point @XenoBitch!! 😂

blubberball · 30/10/2026 22:26

He'll never hurt her and he's unlikely to go off with another woman. As others have said, I'd choose him over Trump, Boris Johnson and Russell Brand

ThereIsAPlaceForThis · 31/10/2026 17:52

ZaraCC · 30/10/2026 14:15

I think they must be too if they are having a baby. I would absolutely understand if he became disabled after meeting etc but I find it bizarre how she watched him on Youtube and then messaged him - it just feels really off.

Right…

So people who become disabled after you met them are Ok to fall in love with - but already disabled people are off the menu.

Do you realise how horribly prejudiced and offensive this thinking is?

Actually, it’s not so much thinking as a manifestation of ingrained prejudice against disabled people.

And people speculating about their sex life…. Take a look at yourselves and get a fucking grip.

ThereIsAPlaceForThis · 31/10/2026 17:54

ZaraCC · 30/10/2026 15:01

I would never deem myself a majorly materialistic person but honestly, no. His body is almost like a child's. I do not mean to be cruel saying that - I think a level of realism comes into play.

Just so you know, whether you meant it or not, that IS a really cruel thing to say.

Shame on you.

OrlandointheWilderness · 02/11/2026 22:40

I really think they are a breath of fresh air. He is charismatic, funny and engaging. They clearly love each other and are equals in their relationship. I think if my DH was as disabled I would still find him attractive and love him, because what forms the attraction for me is his nature and personality. I love the way he looks, but it does come second to who he is. Plus the guy in this relationship has a very attractive face, and where there is a will there is a way!
let love be. We need more of it, not less. Judge less, be less narrow minded. If everyone did this the world would be a nicer place.

blubberball · 04/11/2026 20:21

I'm disabled and have a sexual relationship. Shocking I know

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