Do I Regret Having a Deaf Boyfriend?

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[@sanitysquota937]

Does anyone else hear his 'voice' in their head when he signs? He expresses himself so well that I can 'hear' the sarcastic tone at times. Love it!

[@TheAcidicMolotov]

You see the sarcasm in his face not his hands

[@Melissa-gh8vo]

@@TheAcidicMolotov They never said anything about seeing stuff because of his hands

[@guadalupebravo9829]

Yes it soo

[@cobiww2790]

Yes

[@stbashiii]

@@TheAcidicMolotov Ok Black Ops 3 profile pic

[@adminsupport9980]

Ellen: “It’s not about being hearing or deaf. I found Ryan and he happened to be deaf.” Yes! Exactly! Did you guys go to Uni or IHS?

[@SignDuoChannel]

We both went to uni :)

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

@@SailorScoutCatt wow! so she knew what time of guy he was. nice!

[@Tw0Dots]

They are inspiring

[@HH-kg4fq]

@@SailorScoutCatt they met when Ellen was 15 and Ryan was 17 at University High.

[@sarahmarz7048]

I hope Ryan knows he's wayyy better at communicating than some of the hearing guys

[@crisby462]

Facts haha

[@misssiddle5023]

I do believe when you’re trying to communicate with a deaf person it teaches you to listen.

[@aleeMallow]

"I found Ryan and he just happened to be deaf." I got emotional. Like I find it so pure and I hope the best for the 2 of you.

[@urban_rose4096]

I'm not her but I also wish the best for you

[@Doyskito]

@@urban_rose4096 Im not @A but i also wish the best for you

[@GhostShip94]

Imagine the day people say "I found x and they just happened to not be traditionally attractive" it takes some dramatic handicap for anyone to see value in people

[@consciousgoddess_]

me too 😭 i teared up!

[@aleeMallow]

@@Doyskito So sweet, thanks! Wish the best for you too, in love and health

[@_SALZKORN]

Just so you know: She has a beautiful voice.

[@alep1221]

why did this made me cry

[@boi7949]

ale pm what?

[@user-rn9xm3tp6y]

Yea i wanted to say that , she have beautiful voice , face , personality and heart too. Which is important and its very hard to find these kind of people in this world.

[@somekid1488]

That's enough to make a grown man cry

[@Olaaaaa10]

😭❤️

[@mdecisive7926]

i wouldn't ever regret having a loved one who is deaf

[@diaryhome4943]

AwesomeMW7 deaf*

[@Maevelittooij]

Hahaha you made my day...😂

[@businessmail4929]

what the hell

[@businessmail4929]

but i agree though, that would mean less fights and arguing. i get your point definitely but eternal silence would be a little awkward

[@unusualsky2300]

I would learn sign language just for them

[@EnglishLad]

This 30 year old man right here has no shame in saying he teared up and got a lump in his throat watching you two talk so openly and frankly about your relationship. Hats off to both of you.

[@stevenwells5009]

60 year old deaf guy with hearing partner here - and yes, Callum, I teared up too at this one, it was lovely to see Ellen and Ryan’s love for one another. What they said here resonated strongly with us.

[@editsrandom9629]

Aww that’s nice

[@tommychang3425]

"I see deafness as a culture. And hearing as a culture." That is profound, deeply helpful and educational. Thank you for saying that!

[@7yxsavage634]

Everyone who disliked this video just mad they can’t have a relationship like them

[@Clipbot8542]

So true

[@ajaykiran6]

No, it’s because of the dessert they eat without sharing 😂

[@MattyPH93]

I think what they are possibly disliking about it is the idea that people are that closed minded and would ask the question that they are answering in the video maybe?

[@giornogiovanna5235]

trueeeee

[@potatowithinternet8783]

Also cuz he can eat his food and communicate at the same time

[@rutgersrutgers2676]

tbh I’m waiting for the day they post a video about getting engaged

[@colbstinator]

I sometimes forget, and then find it hard to believe, that they're not engaged yet, they don't seem like a married couple just yet, at least from the videos, but they definitely seem engaged

[@iheartigloos]

Just to be real....That's not every couples end goal.

[@rutgersrutgers2676]

iheartigloos I realize but I think they’ve talked about marriage!

[@callieemma7170]

Yessss

[@molly2934]

Same bro

[@abdulagungwijaya6807]

I like these couple.. simple, soft, lovely, happy, sweet, warm, harmony, gorgeous, and strong 👍

[@SignDuoChannel]

Aw thank you 😊

[@stevenwells5009]

You have that exactly right, Abdul, I fully agree. As a deaf guy (In UK) with a hearing partner I’ve just discovered Ryan and Ellen’s brilliant series and am catching up fast with all of their vids. We love you, Sign Duo!

[@allurach1746]

…and respectful, patient and forgiving. You can teach us a lot.

[@soniaverma8895]

The whole time that she tried to explain and answer the question, the only thing going on in my mind was, "she's in love, they're in love, love is about putting efforts and making things work" I mean come on, what if she was in a hearing relationship and the guy lost his hearing due to some illness or accident, would she leave him? No! That's what you do when you love someone. You commit to them no matter what.

[@marykimani2326]

Amen girl😭😁

[@Check_001]

Also it would still rise some troubles and I believe not absolutely every pair should be like this. Sometimes it's too much to handle for one person.

[@taslimaaktar9232]

she was looking at his eyes and face not even how he is using his sign language, they love and understand each others a lot. they understand each others expression and gesture, many people with voice cant even do that even if they speak. bottom line if two people love, care and respect each other i dont see the necessity of judge if they can hear or speaks.

[@kle9975]

I can sign language too and the most people don’t look at the hands...

[@jumaraliba2075]

i agree , in relationship what matters most is who you are as a person... your personality,.. your godly principle... a love that understand, a love that is patient, a love that is kind that surpasses beauty, and hearing

[@miaomiao07]

I saw he was looking at her eyes while she's talking, instead of looking at her hands. that was sweet

[@Jakenbake98]

it's called peripheral vision

[@v.bright7123]

She listening. Reading his lips and he whispers.

[@Supppppp7]

I love you two. Not because you’re hearing and deaf, but Because you both have a deeper relationship than most people, and it shows.

[@alishax3399]

The way he looks at her so cute 🥺

[@afnan7366]

She ain't even looking his hands, she is straight watching his face, like how we normally talk, wow

[@zackzackovski9427]

Its called peripheral awarness its not that big of a deal really. I mean props to girl for learning sign language and all but how do you think humans usually notice stuff they arent directly looking at? Like when you talk to someone they use hangestures an stuff

[@Satsusss]

We should all be taught sign language at school instead of a foreign language, then we would all be able to communicate universally.

[@happyhappyness2951]

Totally agree!!!

[@vunessuh]

most colleges in the US offer ASL courses! Idk about other countries, since there's different systems. But I suggest taking them if you get the chance

[@APrettyYoungThing]

The problem is that sign language is not the same in all parts of the world. For instance, I'm learning LSA (Lengua de Señas Argentina = Argentinian Sign Language). Now that I'm watching Sign Duo, I realised that even though some signs are actually the same, most of them are completely different hahaha

[@farahfarah-pv9fc]

Wooow it's amazing idea i loved it ♥

[@eh.6944]

Yess

[@dontgiveadamn2496]

You guy's are the most strongest couple on KZbin, going through you guys communication problems then figuring it out and the fact that you guys have been together for a long time, makes me realize that it's not impossible to be with another person from another kind of culture.

[@zebah3629]

Why am I getting all these wholesome videos suddenly 😭😭🥺

[@GeoFitz4]

I feel the question Ryan asked about fighting over communication is a good one. Communication is important in any relationship, whether you are hearing, deaf, have differing languages, or speak the same language. Communication is a struggle in any relationship and is something that has to be continuously worked on and improved on for the success of a relationship.

[@gerdine9258]

My feeling exactly

[@diondimitri1016]

And sometimes “hearing guy” not good in hearing... so it doesnt matter, Happy to see you two as a couple ✌🏻

[@neiyuemo1501]

How true!!! My husband and I are both hearing!!! but in our marriage.....so so many times he says that I don't "hear' him....and I have thought that he doesn't "hear" me......not really understanding each other or wanting to.....

[@illegal5745]

Grl u r soooo on point i can understand wht u r sayng😂😂😂

[@bhmdfatima5054]

hahahaha so true XD , thta means she have big heart and he have the courage

[@lemesindong]

Because hearing and listening is 2 different thing

[@k-love1356]

Definitely true

[@jam3278]

You guys should watch a movie called “A Silent Voice” one of the main characters is deaf and I think you guys will enjoy it. Maybe you guys could review it in a video.

[@jazcena]

yes!!

[@Junyoa]

jam that would be 🔥

[@wendigo6188]

It’s such a good movie my goodness

[@anxiety6379]

Omfg i cried when i saw that anime

[@unusualjedubz3977]

i love that movie, so sad ! one of my favorites

[@valmojica8486]

Ryan ... I am 66 and have lost my hearing to menieres syndrome ... I only have 5% useful capacity in my right ear. It bothers me sometimes as I’m sure it does you when People dismiss me like an idiot and people then just talk to my wife. It happens if we’re in stores, restaurants etc. The hearing world needs to see that non hearing people are just that, but that the important part of that is that we are just people. Keep up the great work in here! I look forward to your videos!!

[@n0ra758]

ASL is like asmr to me for some reason😂🤔

[@TheMadisonZone]

Yeah Ellen is right. It doesn't make you a better person if your deaf or hearing. Ryan is such a sweet person and Ellen and Ryan are meant for eachother.

[@alexyeezus7520]

Bro 8 years of being together and you still look at each other with so much love is what I strive for. Also, Ryan if u don't already know she has a beautiful,calm voice

[@vincentsquest9375]

they have too, so they can understand each other

[@kdcreationz-instrusiq]

Love doesn't need sound...Heart is enough ❤

[@komangputrardelrey]

Yo this is poetic ❤️

[@rez8764]

dam😭

[@msrad223]

Ryan is so expressive it’s insane. You’re a beautiful couple. I’ve seen you guys for the first time and now I’m going to learn the sign language. I love how you treat deafness like a culture. I can feel the immense respect you have for each other. ❤️

[@fuzzbuzz6859]

When Ellen mentioned about how in the past people didn’t like seeing Asian and White people together- this whole time I thought Ryan was mixed race! 😅

[@damisela3156]

Wait I didn't know. May I ask what's his mix? I hope this isn't rude 😞

[@arrenregretsnothing5776]

he’s not mixed race that’s what the comment is about sidjdjks

[@damisela3156]

Oh my bad.. So dumb. Thankyouu

[@eeyoreismyspiritanimal8761]

There is a video from them where they talked about his genetic test results from one of those kits you spit into a tube and send it off, actually very interesting he is part Asian and of other backgrounds. So check that out.

[@fuzzbuzz6859]

Brooke Cain Thanks! Can you remember what the video’s called? I’ve had a quick look and couldn’t see anything obvious.

[@momohanakai2430]

I can actually understand some of the words he’s signing, I’m in ASL class and I like meeting deaf people.

[@offixial_jj3573]

Momo Hanakai i can also understand a few words he is saying. I am half deaf and do BSL instead of ASL.

[@Tw0Dots]

XxMariana_JJxX🤷🏾‍♀️ BSL?

[@offixial_jj3573]

¡ ! It is another type of sign language (British sign language)

[@honeytinvitation4skill]

Momo Hanakai I wish I could take an ASL class all they have at my high school is Spanish, French, and Mandarin (I’m taking mandarin and I’m always in excruciating pain)

[@honeytinvitation4skill]

(Mandarin very difficult)

[@jeni_roseu907]

She's so good at explaining/interpreting her feelings & opinions. Love her brain. And heart.

[@iriecoconut]

imagine how full of patience their relationships are.. just so genuine✨ tbh would rather date a deaf-mute guy than the one who acts saint, but still cheat at the end of the day.

[@kittykatswirl4088]

I love the fact that he may be deaf but he lives to express himself and also the fact he loves to talk even if it's sign language. Now that's courage!

[@Keyee1]

Why should he not talk, just because he does not hear? I donut hey that. Heating people who don't U.N. Bertrand, think because you're deaf, you don't speak, either.. of course they speak. Outta not braver. He had something to say. 😒

[@jaysworld7]

Ellen, you stated everything very well. I have been married for 30 years to hearing women and I am deaf. I have experienced many of the same frustrations, challenges, and ignorances of all kinds of people. Coincidentally, it is funny, I happen to be Asian and my wife is Jewish. We have seen many funny things through our marriage. Ryan: you talked about Ellen‘s family and the extended family. It is difficult for a deaf person to walk into a hearing family who do not know much about deaf culture. However my big question is: what about your family? Can you tell all of us a little bit more about your family, your background, and how you were raised. Are they hearing or deaf or mixture? And how does Ellen fit into your family? I’m sorry if you’ve answered these questions many times before but I have not seen them.

[@miamazingness]

This affirms my opinion about good relationships. The method they use to solve problems is more important than what kinds of challenges they have.

[@fabriglas]

She's gorgeous, and her eyes and general expression say she loves him!

[@mirylis]

They’re so perfect for each other, they don’t need no one else people need to mind their negocios 😂

[@brianharris2264]

They should make ASL an actual language to learn in our school system like in high school or middle school because from where I’m from they don’t have any programs in our districts or schools

[@sami-ew1yf]

brian harris im down for sure they should

[@shontae1998]

I'm a teacher and if the state recognizes the language as a foreign language and you are a certified teacher, you can teach sign language in schools.

[@paulamoysin9175]

Some schools do offer it, but I agree, it should be offered in every high school, or even sooner.

[@eggs4073]

I'm not sure about other places, but I went to a high school in Houston, and they offered ASL as a foreign language.

[@dragonwing2488]

They had that class in my high school they added it in my senior year

[@saman-ky6uf]

I’ve only seen a couple of these and my ASL is getting better already! Moving to off-captions in a few more :D Anyone else using these to study at all? 😂

[@andreahenning8076]

Haha. Not necessarily to study, although I did take an ASL class during my 1st qtr. of college and am trying to regain what I forgot + learn more. But yeah, I'm definitely learning a lot of signs from the vids--it also really helps that Ellen speaks as she signs, cause then I can listen to her speak and watch her sign rather than trying to track both the captions and their signing.

[@e.johnson7349]

My classes have moved online so I love using these vids to catch up on some missing practice. I'm about halfway through ASL 2 and I can mostly understand the video muted! It's an amazing way to practice and pick up more signs

[@saman-ky6uf]

E. Johnson I’m in ASL III. :) Also, @Andrea Henning, I usually keep the volume off because I get lulled into just listening to her speak and forget I’m supposed to be reading her signs 😂

[@andreahenning8076]

@@saman-ky6uf Lol yeah, her voice is pretty great to just listen to 👌🏼

[@Chocolatedestroyer98]

Yes they help me a lot. I’m in ASL 4 now and there so many little signs that I forget about.

[@anti.01]

People say communication is the key. They took it to the next level. I love you guys so much 💕

[@lamiascale3517]

When they look at each other eyes not hand gesture when try explain something, thats really impress me..just ignore what people think or said to you coz both of u so special for us.(sorry for my bad english)

[@bruhitzzzsara9968]

E: "that was just the way people described you..." Ryan: "OH THAT DEAF GUY!"

[@lostboidavid9126]

thats how it is though :/ if you are part of a minority in any way, people like to make that define you. so you're always that deaf guy or the gay guy, the autistic kid or that dude in a wheelchair and so on. it's sad but it's true

[@pokaay3163]

david it’s true that it’s unfortunate that that’s the first thing people will label you as (the very thing that makes you “different” and sometimes a target), but I don’t think it always means they want to negatively draw attention to you; it’s like when you don’t know their name, so you have to pick out anything that stands out about you to refer to you. “That deaf guy,” “that dude in the wheelchair...” it is still kinda like,, maybe you shouldn’t do that,,, because they’re a person too,,,, but idk I just wanted to clarify it doesn’t always come from a point of malice or hostility. Though I get how it can easily be offensive or a little off, I just think most people don’t mean any harm and are just kinda unaware about how hurtful it can be.

[@richkidgordon111]

they just use it to describe someone, like the tall guy, or the one that has good haircut. if you know what im saying

[@airpodearwax1540]

Why is this the equivalent of chicken soup when your sick, watching them break through that barrier of him being deaf. I love this channel

[@kanameow]

Damn straight dude its so lovely watching them talk about their problems together and the barriers they fought through - they have come such a long way you can really tell. its so beautiful.

[@YourMom-kg1tb]

My boyfriend is blind, and I get ALL of this! He's shared being nervous about the eventuality of loosing all of his sight, which is very likely to happen with his disease, and how I would handle that. I'm here for the long haul. I think he's the person he is, because of his lifelong low vision, into blindness struggles. He's grown, and adapted, and his insight into human behavior is remarkable. He makes me laugh every day. He is golden in my eyes. He's my forever person. I really appreciated the cultural integration part. That rang a bell for me. It's two very different worlds coming together to figure it all out. It's called a relationship. There is no handicap here that the seeing or hearing don't already experience.

[@mel_yujeong]

You are such an inspiration!! Thank you so much for sharing your love as a couple!!!

[@yeosanglinesstan6996]

I want a relationship like this. They are so cute.

[@jeffreywong7244]

李白 lol

[@bbpoItergeist]

Maya's Adventures no such thing as souls mates don’t be deluded

[@shinyam75]

It's not easy, it's a lot of hard work. Even "normal" relationships are very hard.

[@quinnmorgendorffer8435]

Soulmates do exist sucka. 🙄 Met my husband age 4 on the playground been returning his pranks ever since. Was my best friend until we dated at 22 and loved me even through my awkward looked like Taylor Hanson Hmm Mmm Bop stage around age 11. That is unconditional. 🤭🙏 He is an incredible father & husband. We're still going strong. It may depends on if you're soul is ready or in a period in life to recieve that person or not. Some miss it. Yes, all relationships are hard facts. I say my husband was my soul boo but he was also my arch nemesis at one time. No one can press my buttons like him yet no one can me laugh harder ethier. Then again everyone's story is different and it is all perspective. 🤷‍♀️

[@alltypegaming2802]

@@quinnmorgendorffer8435 ... is that a paragraph?

[@kubis8227]

I honestly prefer dating a person that has a different mother language than me, it’s like a different feeling, at least I feel so😁 btw. Love your channel guys ❤️

[@kaylalovestosleep]

yes me too!🥺

[@mayaleela7749]

I can totally feel you Ryan, you both got a great energy. I love how expressive you are, showing that words are just one way of communicating

[@adrianramos137]

Just started watching you guys and can’t stop. You guys always end up making me tear up with joy. Two beautiful people/souls. I love you guys!

[@crieslr]

im tired of seeing this. im tired of seeing this because... you both call each other bf and gf i want to hear wifey and hubby and if your deaf than a sign last of it. Even better. Edit: Thanks for 400 😳❤️

[@megdalenagonzalez-mounce1776]

Hey hey hey now! If they're happy, let them be! 😝

[@kobywalker884]

Ch1pz_ why are you imagining that wtf

[@saucy2476]

@@micahwuvsyou8970 is that relevant to the topic of marriage?

[@micahwuvsyou8970]

@@saucy2476 it was a joke

[@micahwuvsyou8970]

@@saucy2476 sorry if that offended u

[@zellieg2411]

I’ve recently been learning sign language as I am interested in deaf and sign language but DAMN I have never clicked this fast to see a couple 😂

[@Bongaaa_]

I literally found this channel an hour ago and I've been binge watching. I'm a new subscriber. You both communicate so well. I love that you are educating the rest of the world and sharing real life experiences. Love your videos

[@Aldsea]

I love watching Ryan and Ellen, they bring me a kind of calmness and peace and gratefulness and on top of that their videos are very informative and fun

[@kakashiishot8819]

Every time I see a Ryan I realized he resembles someone but I could never figure out who; but I’ve finally figured it out, Matt Damon!!!!

[@sanaico.9956]

I was thinking Jermey Jordan, but that works too lol

[@jazcena]

Michael Ellis well yeh, most people think all black people look the same. if you’re not always around white people or grew up around them then of course people are gonna think every white person looks the same. no need to be rude :/

[@kakashiishot8819]

Michael Ellis I used the word “resemble” look it up

[@shototodoroki-ei8ni]

@@sanaico.9956 I was thinking the same thing!

[@Timecapsule96]

I could see it actually! Like Matt Damon’s son maybe if he had a love child with Tom Holland

[@meganray5640]

Im deaf too. I lost my hearing when i was two. I ended up wearing hearing aids by the time i was three. I picked up on sign language because my interpreter would use sign language while i looked at her lips because i could read lips. Theres so many barriers we go through. Even though with hearing aids, i dont feel comfortable using drive through because i read lips so well. i think that you are an inspiring couple because you show that you dont let these barriers stop you. I think you guys are amazing

[@akshatxart]

May God bless you...❤️

[@CrazyForGaia]

Omg~ i lost my hearing when i was three. I feel you! And same i can read ppl’s lips as well. I haven’t use sign language for so long. So i use my voice to communicate. Yes kinda struggle as i learn along the way but then I overcome it. Good to see that im not alone. 😊 i hope everything blessing and sending my love to you!

[@meganray5640]

@@CrazyForGaia awww thank you. Same to you💕

[@mrlion9404]

They can read lips.... genius... in the internet world we are all the same .

[@ayri02]

@@CrazyForGaia I might come offensive .I really contemplated should I really ask it.....I apologize before my question and I'm really sorry if I make you feel bad................from your user name I got to know you are kpop fan and so am I...so basically how do you interpret the music or is it just like normal like ...like how all international fans depend on subtitles.....

[@lynn_salman]

They must be so chill while fighting. I stan these two!! Best wishes. ♥️

[@tiakailany5912]

The look in his eyes telling her "I ILOVE YOU SO MUCH BAE" and that's so sweet .🖤🖤🖤

[@teresasmith6076]

1. Learning a lot watching you guys. Helps me focus on Ryan and get his signs. 2. The culture thing is a huge thing to understand. Respect is so important. 3. You guys are just so darn cute together

[@Ineeee]

What I loved the most about this video is how you say things like “the fact that he is deaf and I am hearing” It’s never “the fact that he is deaf”. It’s the fact that you are different. This way it’s not that he is “wong” or “different” on his own. It’s just a difference between you two. Thanks for the videos. I learn a lot

[@cristinadick8064]

I just happened to find your channel and after having seen only a couple of your videos I've gotta say I'm hooked. The purpose for your videos is to educate. You're so open and vulnerable and it takes great strength. You both clearly care a great deal for eachother. Ellen's outlook and insight is so mature and genuine and you can see Ryan really respects her. Subscribed and following 👍

[@lucilaperezgimpelj2844]

It's so great that you take the time to explain these things. The society has a lot to learn. Thank you 💕 kisses from Argentina

[@Burlesqpenguin]

“People think I’m his personal interpreter” - This is so true of blind & sighted relationships too!!! That’s why I love watching you guys because there’s so much in common with us... so thank you for that :)

[@pipapipapapipapurulapipapa9087]

I’m tearing up... This is so beautiful 🥰

[@onlytecna9498]

pipapipapa pipapurula pipapa same here

[@smithasreejith8855]

What? Is that your name? Why you put that in your id? Are you fake? Mr pipapipipapaiapaiapaiaapapaiapaaipaaiapaiapaiapaiapaiapa piapaiapaialaiapaiapaipaipaiaiapai

[@aaronreynolds8587]

You guys are so lovely. Your contribution to the world through these videos is so significant on so many levels. Thank you. 👏👏👏👏

[@fchau04]

I love learning more about the deaf community and appreciate y’all sharing your lives with the public.

[@nanixo4374]

I just wanted to say how Ellen & Ryan got my eyes really ready because of how much both of you respect each other... I just wow... you both are doing great things & are amazing inside and out! Thanks for sharing your journey with us 🤟🏼😊

[@sungalaxia]

You guys are so cute together! Also as someone who's studied linguistics, I love it when Ellen's sentence structure while she's speaking English changes or even becomes a little ungrammatical to match the ASL grammar because she's speaking and signing simultaneously. Maybe it's just because I'm a linguistics nerd, but that always tickles me. 😄

[@floridahetherington5164]

SunGalaxia I agree I love this! When I use simcom or pse, English is usually the one that drops. She is very good with sign and speech at the same time and I commend her. It’s very hard/impossible to think in two languages at the same time but she does it well.

[@nhcsuck42]

I don’t know why this video was suggested to me but I love every second of this!! This is so so sweet and I wish you both the best now and forever

[@uzmaparveen2627]

This the first video of yours that i'm watching and i can't stop myself from subscribing.... I got tears in my eyes by seeing the way you both love each other....... I'll definitely watch your other videos too.

[@rajnandiniranbhare6696]

"Because I found Ryan and he just happened to be deaf" ❤️❤️ Such a beautiful line and u said it with such a composed voice. ❤️❤️

[@theop107]

This right here people is gold . There are people in this world who can't maintain a relationship with perfect lives . And then come people like these who make perfect relationships with all the bits they have . #learnfromthem

[@user-jx4bi5bf1r]

The way she effortlessly loves him more everyday is so mesmerizing

[@cali7150]

My daughter started 8th grade. She chose sign language as a class. I am learning with her. I'm very happy. I am very excited. I am very happy. Thank you guys.

[@aylannnnnn]

i love using sign language not only for fun but it helps several people i know that are deaf

[@blossomthebunny7561]

Hope I can take an ASL course in college

[@EvanSaltare]

I needed 4 credits to graduate and language classes were the only ones available that were worth 4. Instead of taking two 3 credit courses, I chose ASL 1 since I thought it'd be more interesting than a spoken language and ignorantly assumed that sign language was universal. It didn't dawn on me that ASL is American Sign Language and different parts of the world have unique forms of signing. Long story short, I loved it. Passed with a 105 since I aced everything and got the 5 points of extra credit. I wish I'd taken it sooner and could've at least taken ASL 2 before graduating. It's been 3 years and I've lost a lot of it because I never kept up studying. I think about taking a class just for fun, maybe retaking ASL 1 at a smaller school to brush up, but the cost and time involved are not feasible at the moment. My advice is take the first course as early as you can, that way you have the time to take more advanced signing courses if you want.

[@eeyoreismyspiritanimal8761]

@@EvanSaltare hey in their last video they were sponsored by skill share. Have you ever heard of that? Please don't take this as me being rude in anyway, I just wanted to let you know that you can easily take courses for a very affordable price. You can even try and see if you can use their "code" for the two free months... hope this may help you out.

[@EvanSaltare]

@@eeyoreismyspiritanimal8761 I never even thought of that. I've heard of it but I lump it in with the kind of services I'd get a hundred coupons for whenever I'd buy textbooks. So I know of it but it simultaneously didn't exist in my little world. Thanks for the tip.

[@eeyoreismyspiritanimal8761]

@@EvanSaltare also good on you, that you had such an amazing grade and experience with it! That is a great accomplishment! Also this comment is not to be taken as being rude or condescending, I actually mean whatever it is I say. People oftentimes take what I type in a way I don't mean to come across

[@iShuirin]

I just love the both of you so much! Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us. I work with the blind and understand a lot of the things people assume about people with disabilities. I‘m sure your videos will help to broaden the understanding for disabled people and hopefully encourage one or the other to feel less of a barrier when coming in contact with each other.

[@antonbouffard9281]

So inspiring and eye-opening on the struggles of the deaf community. Thank you Sign Duo for this video!

[@TheMrFallinginrevers]

Here's a question for Ryan: growing up was it hard to learn sign and communicate with everyone? My 3 year old son is deaf and has been learning asl for a year and he just doesn't want to communicate. Any advice?

[@floridahetherington5164]

Stephen Wright this isn’t coming from Ryan and he might have a different response but from my experience (child of deaf adults and future interpreter) just keep working it. Use asl with others around you while around your son. Try and use a nonverbal approach so if he has any hearing, he isn’t trying to use that over visual and sign. Try and get involved with your local deaf community and encourage your son as he grows to be involved in that. Find children asl videos such as ASL Nook here on KZbin where he can watch stories being told in asl. (Sorry for assuming it is asl but there’s plenty of other ones for other signed languages too.)

[@dra960]

My oldest boy is deaf and the rest of the fam is hearing so I have had some experience with this too. When we found out he was deaf (didn't find out till he was around 8 months, he is 21 now) we were lost. We started researching everything. We found a school here that was for deaf and hard of hearing. Once he got in and started learning ASL he was confused. But once we started learning he was excited, he wanted more. It just toke time and patience, lots of patience. He came around to it. He doesnt like to sign with his family but we do anyways. Give it time and don't stop signing. It is such a wonderful community. And when u r out in public noone knows what u r saying. Which is always fun

[@sambokez]

I don’t have any experience with deaf. But just wanted to say that my 3 year old is hearing and still doesn’t want to communicate. (He can speak, and does sometimes - but just has not had a lot of interest in communicating verbally most of the time). So it could just be his personality and age. Just wanted to sympathise and say 3yr olds can be a struggle regardless 😅

[@SignDuoChannel]

No I learned fairly easily! All kids learn at different speeds. Just keep reinforcing sign with actions. Like when you get milk, sign milk, etc. Hope that helps!

[@alexandermartinezvelasquez5825]

Ayy my moms deaf and I've learned Asl all my life as well, it's just a practice and passion into the language, I'd recommend that you introduce ur kids to deaf people and show them they have a world as well. I'm really glad you didn't go with the Cocolaur implant you get to see a whole new culture as they said 😂

[@_mr_Frost_]

I have a question for Ryan: How do you feel about safety. I mean robberies happen very often and I think you would not be able to hear anyone breaking in. How do you deal with it. Love you guys, I watch your every video. Love from Slovakia.

[@megdalenagonzalez-mounce1776]

They make flashing light alarm systems.

[@monicas2461]

There was a video they were talking about how Ellen needed the room to be pitch black to be able to sleep, but Ryan would prefer having a small light on. I think he commented he felt safer that way. I would like to know more about that too!

[@mono8476]

great question

[@pretid.r.7593]

^ in addition, as kids we learnt to do xyz in certain situations (for example, i was taught to yell "snake!" or "fire!" instead of "help!" if i found myself in a dangerous situation in a public place). Ryan, What kind of tips were you given as a child or what would you, as an adult, recommend teaching to deaf children. Edit: corrected typo

[@sepsysmurf6982]

You think?

[@Leo-js9kd]

I find this relationship so beautiful, it's really amazing how they love and care for each other while not letting the deaf-hearing difference be a big barrier. It's great how they know what's important in their type of relationship, and i also think that this is a connection many people should try to have.

[@ashithanair]

This is the most wholesome video, I've seen in a while :'). You guys are really good together! Lots of love 💕. Ryan is amazing and he says a lot without audible words but I guess that's the beauty of him :D.

[@kristinbailey6663]

When i worked at Platos Closet there was a deaf customer that would always sell to us and i was frustrated i couldn't talk to her in ASL. So i googled what i needed to say and finally got to talk to her. She was so grateful and had a huge smile on her face. Probably one of the nicest things I've ever done for someone. I don't know how i stumbled upon your videos but you guys are so cute and thank you for spreading knowledge about ASL and being deaf. You guys are awesome

[@andreahenning8076]

Great video! The questions that people ask can be really stupid, but sometimes it's just ignorance about the deaf culture and community that cause people to ask those questions. Also, I love how Java was added to the intro! Made me smile to see her cartoon self :)

[@lorraine9309]

Your girlfriend has a beautiful voice, but you probably know that already. I am so sorry you cannot hear it, its a joy.

[@5babypoof]

I love your answer Ellen. Every relationship is unique in their own way and you both seem like you have such a wonderful understanding of each other

[@irep_533]

I’ve noticed that she’s picking up a “deaf accent” when she speaks. 🥰🥰

[@AfroTae]

iRep!_ it’s like when you pick up your significant other lingo/culture. I think is cute

[@anne-victorialado9934]

@@AfroTae ya but what is a "deaf accent"?☺☺

[@assholebyginger]

@@anne-victorialado9934 typically speaking, people who've been deaf for most of their lives speak with a certain accent.

[@CieloAzulEstrella]

I feel that ASL should be a requirement in all schools... regardless of grades!

[@M.A.13219]

1 minute and I’m smiling watching at u both, the feels it get me on how I’ve missed such beauty like this. Definitely a new subscriber here

[@alexandratauhid7458]

Thank you for having this channel and sharing your stories and realities. On a personal level, I really see that there is so much I have not considered about how my own interactions may not be welcoming or considerate of those in deaf community. This video opens my mind on things to consider and how to be better. I would never want to be in the position of those drive thru workers for example and make someone feel so disrespected :( Also I really like that point about deaf and hearing as cultures...I'm extremely open minded about interracial relationships so that perspective is so helpful. It's about person to person at the end of the day Excited to start watching more of your videos :D

[@LIONBOLT12]

I wonder does he have an inside voice like can he hear in his thoughts how he sounds like?

[@firstofficernukman2190]

I wonder it too ..

[@annurosman7512]

Ofc mind to check buzzfeed vid bout vid they gave the answer of ur question

[@crystalclarke6692]

Probably

[@myyarnfun]

As Ellen said deafness is just another culture, a big smile appeared on my face! You guys are amazing, truly good people and these are the reasons why I love your videos so much! Thank you! And Java is cute!!!

[@watermelonsloth6947]

Yes, I thought that was a perfect explanation. As soon as she said that I had a whole new understanding. That is why I love what these two are doing.

[@mj-np9wb]

I think another good thing about relationships like this is that you look straight at each other while talking 🥰❤️😍

[@dylancole1910]

I have a question for you guys: How did Ellen's family handle Ryan being deaf? Are they learning sign or communicating in other ways.

[@kaylamarie8907]

@Karen Horrana They literately beg for questions like this to answer in their videos so...

[@adaezenjoku7527]

@Karen Horrana what? They're just curious, I am too.

[@xsecretxxstephiex]

Karen Horrana questions is what their KZbin channel is about lol

[@maddshk]

doesn't completely answer it but if you haven't seen their series about the holidays, they talk a lot about Ryan's interactions with Ellen's family. It's a three part series from a year or so ago called Deaf Person in a Hearing Family

[@wtfmario]

Karen Horrana it’s a valid question my dawg

[@CandEAdventures]

Music is incredibly important in my partner’s life and plays a significant role in our bonding and time with each other. Being that Ellen can listen to music or jam to a song, does Ryan ever feel like he is disconnected from that moment with Ellen? Ryan, do you ever look up lyrics to songs Ellen likes to see what she listens to? Or Ryan, are there songs that you really like just from the lyrics you’ve read (being the equivalent to a poem?)? Not sure if this is a bad question. I think that music is prevalent in most parts of our lives. From the music you choose to be in your videos, to a first dance at a wedding ceremony, to waiting awkwardly in an elevator ride. It is everywhere. So I guess paraphrasing, does Ryan ever feel he is missing out on that aspect? And how does he feel in situations where Ellen may be enjoying a song, but he cannot?

[@samuelcarvalho3691]

RYAN YOU ARE SUCH AN encouragement to Deaf and hearing people. I am new to this channel and started watching a lot of your videos, I love them all. You are doing a really good job with this channel. I've grown so fond of you as I watch your videos I just wanna Hug u sometimes lol. You are really a nice person and so is your girlfriend. I am sure you guys reached out to millions of people in a good way. May God be with you two and bless both of you guys

[@slowricomments]

I got so immersed by the way you guys looking into each other I forgot to read the subtitles lol. I can see so much love you have for each other through your eyes🥺💖

[@esh0303]

It's just beautiful how they respect each other understand and are together.. Best compatiblity I ever seen... 😍😍 Bless you both beautiful people 💕💕💕💕

[@nehamed7109]

Been binge re-watching your videos during quarantining! Hope you guys are staying safe and healthy! :)

[@anrarameows]

Seeing you two together just makes me smile ☺️ so precious ❣️

[@marianamoralesvelazquez9339]

Y’all are two very cool people and I love the way you guys are willing to open up about deeply personal things. Couple and puppy goals!

[@annagarza8649]

When I was young, I couldn't talk very well and I have dyslexia so I couldn't read at the right level so my mom taught me sign language. I picked it up very fast but when I started talking at around 5 my mom stopped talking to me in ASL so I sadly lost a lot of it. But I'm trying to relearning it again. I would love to help teach people ASL on day. I only found your channel recently but I love this channel and what you guys are doing! Love you guys!