this is Joe, the guy who originally asked this question. thank you to everyone who found the time to write in response. After hearing the success stories of how People with Parkinson's found someone, be it to date, marry or just be a companion, I found myself even saddened further-yes, self-pity. I have joined several singles groups, co-directed a YPD support group, even done te internet daing thing(the woman I had a relationship with, threatened to kill me and my children). I still remain alone. To make the dark grey cloud darker, I had been going thru clinical depression pretty well ,but I am taking Serazone and feeling better. Let's face it, I am an undesireable prospect because of this stupid disease. I am an attractive guy, good shape, above average intellegence, good sense of humor, great father, lots to offer. But the prospectus of someone eventually taking care of someone else, is too scary for the average person. Even for dating, no one wants the human vibrator with a blank look on his face, and who is in bed for a grand total of 4 hours on a good night. What to do with the feelings of rejection and lonelines??? i told Gina that I was gonna take them outside and shoot them! Hard to keep the faith and believe. joe peinkofer