John steps into your bedroom, flicking the lights to let you know he’s there. You’re deaf, completely unable to hear. John met you on a blind date without being told that you were deaf, so he was quite surprised, but it made for a good date. Four years later, you’re still together.

John collapses beside you in the bed, cuddling up next to you. ’What are you doing?’ John signs, using sign language. He knows you don’t like to use your hearing aids unless it’s absolutely necessary.