How I Can Assume What My Deaf Boyfriend is Saying 

i met a boy who’s deaf at my school and i’ve seen him around a lot with his interpreter and today i actually signed with him and had a conversation! i used to watch you guys a lot and learned a lot from you both and i’m happy that after like over two years of watching signduo and four years of learning i was finally able to hold a conversation and actually sign with someone!! it was so exciting and i just wanted to share with you guys :)

I surely am not gonna forget how to sign “communicating” after this video haha!

I’m trying to do three things at once. 1. Watch your facial expression and look for any mouthed words. 2. Watch your signs so I can learn. 3. Read the captions, quickly, and look at your expression and signs.

The way Java is just sleeping/leaning her head on Ryan’s chest 🥺 she’s such a daddy’s girl hehe

I liked the story about how Ryan thought you were mad because of your facial expression. It is a good reminder for those of us who are learning sign language. And I would love to hear the story that you mentioned about explaining later, as someone who wants to be an interpreter!

The love in their eyes for each other is really soothing to watch 😭❤️

"Sign for me" because you're holding java and can't show run and run is the cutest moment :)

I’ve gotten to the point in my learning where I don’t need captions anymore ! Love you guys 🤘🏼

One thing I learned quickly when I met my boyfriend, was that he can’t tell when I’m being sarcastic. So I would say things and he would think I’m being serious at first. Now he’s used to my sarcasm and can tell most of the time. And it’s also crazy because sometimes we don’t even have to communicate, he will know what I’m trying to say just by my eyes/facial expressions.

Recently found your guy’s channel and honestly I’m SUPER hooked, I could binge watch your vlogs all day 😂

I am hard of hearing. I can hear a little with out my hearing aids. My boyfriend is hearing. We know each other very well. When we go to bed and i can't see him. I can feel him. If i say somthing funny. I can feel him laughing. If he say somthing it take a while to know what he says or I just repeat what he says. It more feeling him knowing if he awake or talking or what ever going on. During the day. If we are out and about. I can't all ways hear him. Just looking body language and reading lips. We know each other really well. That we don't even have to talk. And knowing what each thinking or what we want to do. If you blindfold yourself just be with you your boyfriend or girlfriend. You know there touch. ( sad,mad,love,happy or they just need more love or hugs). If you plug your ears. You can see there body language and face expression. I can look at my boyfriend and we don't say one word. I know if he is tires, what go go, just not happy or if he is happy. If he comfortable or not. I can see it. If you know your boyfriend or girlfriend really well you don't have to say a word. It like having a baby you know what they want or needs. They can't talk or can't like that good. Or you know someone that can't talk at all. You been with them long enough to know what they wants or needs. Or how they feel.

Java is so adorable, I love how she just doesn’t care that she’s taking up Ryan’s arm and chest 😂

That bit about facial expressions being tone of voice of deaf people is soooo interesting. I’ve noticed that deaf people are usually very expressive with their faces but I never thought of it that way before.

Java’s getting so big!

I want to know the experience! I just aced my first sign language class and I feel confident understanding the teacher and my peers and you two but there is a deaf family that comes into my store and I can never understand them. Luckily they’re very patient and kind to me.

Thumbs up for ELLEN to make the video about the HUMBLING EXPERIENCE!

they're. so. cute. 🥺🥺🥺

I have a question. When Ryan reads, does he “hear” the words in his head like a hearing person does? Not all the time, of course.. we look at words all day and don’t “hear” them, but for example when you’re reading a fiction novel and the narration is in your head.

You guys are the most in love couple I've ever seen. It's amazing how you two vibe.

I might be alone in this, but I would LOVE a video on how Ryan learned to mouth words when he was younger! I can't even imagine how a speech therapist would approach that when the student can't hear the sounds that the letters make... Was it very difficult to memorize the mouth positions for different sounds without having that context? ❤️

Watching this channel gives me so much joy and makes me smile so so much!

I love that you guys are Sign Trio now 👍🏻😁

It's amazing the level of understanding and communication you guys have with each other. I know so many hearing couples who don't communicate nearly as well with one another. You guys are relationship goals!

i’ve been watching your videos for about 2 years and everytime i watch i always try to learn at least one word. its helped me so much. i’m of course not fluent but i’m able to communicate with the deaf. Ryan And Ellen thank you both so much please do not stop what you’re doing. love you both.

you guys are the cutest and give such a comfortable vibe to the video as if im sitting with u guys

I love how Java has her head on Ryan’s chest most of the video, undoubtedly, listening and feeling his heartbeat. Very good points on communication, love your explanation of your experiences. If Ellen wants to share her story, we will listen with open minds and hearts. 🍃💞🍃

You were in my suggestions, and I’ve been binge watching y’all. Such a cute couple & so educational for people like me who knows nothing about anyone who is deaf. ✨ subscribed!

You guys are so amazing! I love your videos, and I'm so happy to see Java healthy and growing!

This just made my whole day!!

I am hearing, I picked up some sign from an interpreter friend a few years back. I now have a deaf coworker and just watching your videos have helped me remember more signs and practice! This has helped our communication at work and I’ve seen her open up so much🤟🤟🏼

You guys are the cutest couple! I love you guys! I love that you spread awareness about deaf culture and using sign language. Sometimes I use these videos to learn ASL. You guys have inspired me to try and learn ASL so that I can be an interpreter or just to communicate with someone who is deaf/mute.

I think this is a great video not only because it’s so eye opening to the complexities of signing and communicating with people with different languages but also just about communication in relationships. Absolutely beautiful

Such an informative video! Thank you for sharing! My brother and his girlfriend are learning sign language and they’re learning so fast! They love it! It’s great that we can communicate through sign language now! I introduced your channel to them and they really like watching videos where you teach signs. They really enjoyed where Ryan taught how to sign Numbers 😁

I 💜your videos. I am deaf in one ear and partially deaf in the other. You guys are so inspiring and I have convinced others to watch your videos so they can start knowing and understanding sign language. Thank you for helping me and my friends. 💜💜💜

learning ASL for the first time, and I knew I wanted to be intentional about the language as well as the culture. Your channel's added context related to deaf culture really helps! THANK YOU.

I love that your beautiful relationship is at the foreground of all your videos and sign language is just integrated into it. More than just sign language, you’re showing us that communication is more than speaking and furthermore, how vital it is that as human beings we find ways to understand one another. You’re relationship is a great example of how WE CAN reach the point of understanding one another even if you don’t know the language or culture, it’s the genuine interest in someone that makes for a safe place for us to educate ourselves and become better human beings. Best to you both! 💕

You guys are such a great example of what a great resource youtube is!! These videos are so enriching beyond just learning signs! And again there is miss java being the most adorable 🐶

you guys are the only reason why i am learning sign language. i want to understand wat u guys are saying in the vids without captions 😊

So curious on that experience you’re talking about! I definitely learned a lot watching this, it’s not only about the signs but more of everything put together!! Love you guys xx

I just subscribed today & I’m thrilled to have a new video to watch already! I’m a freshman in hs & learning ASL. This is the first year my school’s offered ASL as a foreign language, and I’m in love with signing! My teacher is deaf, so for an hour and five minutes every week, I’m completely immersed in deaf culture as my teacher doesn’t let us talk, only sign. I plan to learn as much ASL as I can & I might even want to become an interpreter! Your channel is amazing, & I’m learning a lot from you two! ❤️❤️❤️

I just started watching you guys and have felt so motivated to get back into ASL. Also, The way Java is leaning is adorable. Haha. You guys are such an inspiration and an amazing couple and I wish all the best for you.

Such a great conversation about communication in relationships. I think I get tons of important things from all of your videos and this one did not disappoint. ❤️

Why did I just find this channel randomly? Why didn’t I find it sooner? In the few hours I’ve been catching up on their lives, the dog has grown. I’ve learned ways that could end fights for any relationship I have, and I am happy they have been together for so long. So many questions and thoughts with this channel ❤️

I just love how authentic your videos are♥️

Not only am I learning so much about you two, but I am also learning sign language! You two really inspire so many. ♥️🤟🏼

I am so glad one of your videos was on my recommended videos list. I had forgotten why I loved learning sign language in high school. Thank you , both of you so much. I am going to start to relearn sign language now because y'all reminded me how much I love ASL.

These videos are so helpful and a great supplement to my ASL class! I'm taking the 2nd level class next semester. Love you guys!

I don’t know any sign language (yet) but watching your videos just shows the love between you two, and it’s amazing how comfortably you two communicate! You really inspire me to educate myself on the deaf community, and to learn sign language, whether that’s Dutch Sign Language (where I live), Finnish sign language (where my family’s from), ASL (for international communication), or Japanese Sign Language (I’m a Japan Studies major). Please keep on going, you guys are so fun to watch!

You both are an inspiration. I would love to pursue someone who is deaf but I’m afraid. Watching this video gives me hope.

This was awesome! Is it exhausting trying to learn other people language when you have interactions with other deaf people for the first time or so? just because you have to focus on body, sign etc all at the same time? Love how authentic and genuine you all are! My new favorite channel

Ryan sounds so wise! Great video guys

Just noticed that I can understand what Ryan saying just looking at his lips movement (like lipreading) and even(sometimes) hear his voice (even if he's not speaking, just the way he using his lips, air noises???), so when I'm reading subtitles and looking at his lips at the same time and it just complete his speech perfectly. I'm not the only one? (I hope you understand) Love you guys, and so proud of you two. Keep going!

I LOVE you guys! I will be honest, when I first stumbled upon your channel I had a lot of assumptions - some not very respectful - about your relationship. But I basically just binge watched ALL your videos and have learned so much about the Deaf community and gained such an appreciation for your relationship outside of the hearing/deaf aspect. You guys are SUCH goals. Don't ever quit making videos, I need to live my love life vicariously through y'all

That makes so much sense. I find myself looking at your body language and face more in thr videos because I've already read the captions and I'm looking to see how you're expressing those words 😊

I’m so glad I found this channel! I would love to learn more sign language and this helps so much! Thank you thank you!

I am happy you made this video. Even though this was to answer a question someone else asked, but you also answered the question I asked from your last video. Thank you and your dog is so cute.

Please make that video! Also I LOOOOVE Java being so cuddly!!!!

This warms my heart man she is a real one 💯🙏

You guys have such an incredible bond. It's so completely obvious. I envy your relationship.

Spill the beans on that humbling experience.

Hey! It's been a while since I've watched one of yall's videos (I need to turn my notifications on lol) but I love seeing the connection you guys have! The way you too look at each other made me smile throughout the whole video I've missed seeing how happy yall seem! thank you for posting you guys are doing a lot to open the conversation up about so many parts of hearing and Deaf/HoH relationships🤟🏼❤️

I dm'd you guys a very similar question about this on Instagram a few months ago, so I'm really happy that you guys made a video about this. :) Thank you for your content! Not only are your videos educational in the language aspect, but super helpful with learning cultures and daily lifestyle customs.

Hi!! I’m a kindergarten teacher and my kids are learning how to sign the songs Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Silent Night to perform at our Christmas program along with our other songs. They are loving it and having so much fun learning the signs! Love your channel!!

Really interesting video,you guys are really great teachers. It’s nice to have both of your perspectives. Thanks for sharing with us 😺👏🏼

Your dog is adorable. She really loves her Daddy!

I know that this is HIGHKEY un-relatable to all my deaf and hard of hearing peeps but y’all’s videos are straight up ASMR. (Sounds that are nice and pleasing, kinda like the sound equivalent of feeling a soft blanket or popping bubble wrap!)

Dying to know the story that humbled you! Please and thank you! :D

Look forward to watching the video about that "humbling experience" you mentioned! Thanks for your channel, I love it so much!

Yes make a video about your experience please! I love watching your videos because I’m learning at the same time. ❤️

I’m an ASL 2 student and going to ASL 3. I watch your videos daily and making a lot more friends who sign and Completely agree how it’s not just about the signs but everything else as well ! You guys are great 👍🏼

Whoa! That is so fascinating! When you mentioned you learned your partner's facial expressions and body language first and then the sign language helped with a more complex or deeper communication, I never realized how little I paid attention to those things.

Can’t believe I missed this channel! Subscribed!

I love this video so much! The way you look at each other leaves me speechless!❤

Im a hearing person and ive been taking asl classes for almost a year (as a hobby, not in school or anything - just for fun and out of pure interest). Im pretty comfortable with the amount of vocabulary i know and recalling it when I'M signing but now im working on my recieving skills. I just found ur channel today and ur videos seem to be really helpful and are well produced. SUBSCRIBED! (Also im a hopeless romantic and am in love with you two #couplegoals)

That’s the Tustin market place! That’s so cool that you guys are so close to me. I took ASL for 3 years in highschool and have started to forget it since I have nobody to practice with. When I use to work retail I’d use it to speak to customers who were deaf and I lovedd being able to lend a helping hand to them. I wish I had somebody to sign with !

I would love to see more videos of you guys vlogging or interacting in public!! I am interested to see how often Ellen interprets for Ryan/does the ordering at restaurants, how people react to seeing you guys signing, how often people are willing to sign with Ryan or gesture if they dont know asl. Your video going through the drive thru was great and made me curious how other interactions go!

Love you both so much! Thank you for opening my eyes to your world. Learning to be more educated on different levels!

These videos at amazing just more proof that love has no boundaries 🥺🥺

I’m so happy I came across your channel! My daughter is hard of hearing, with progressive hearing loss. We are learning ASL as a second language as a family. Also, she LOVES Java and is now asking for a deaf dog (her school interpreter also has a deaf dog).

The way he looks at you when you're talking is so beautiful omg

Yes!! Please make that video that you mention at 10:20. You both are so motivating and inspiring for others who also want to learn ASL. I’ve been debating on whether or not I want to take ASL classes at my local university, but watching your videos make me feel like I really need to! My partner and I are both hearing and we want to learn ASL together so that we can communicate with those who may need someone to communicate to in times of an emergency, etc. thank you for creating this channel, and keep up the awesome content!!

Ooo yes I want the humbling story if it’s not up already!

Facial expressions were the most important part of ASL classes when I took a few many years ago. As a hard of hearing person myself (who didn’t grow up signing) reading lips, body language and facial expressions are much more important than the actual words one speaks. As a side note, if I watch your videos just before bed, like I am tonight, I end up signing in all my dreams! Love that! Lol G’night all!

Thanks for always having wholesome content...my 5yr old actually loves to watch you folks with me (i'm trying to teach her asl too). I had binged watched all your videos and she happened to see the interview with your friend Israel and she kept wanting to see that one. She says he's handsome lol! Btw Ellen we love that brand of nato you ate in one of your vlogs.

Your dog is so comfortable around you guys! You must me really good dog parents 💜🥰

I just finished my final exams for the semester and now I'm binge-watching your videos! I'm taking an ASL class outside of school and your videos are helping me a lot. Plus you guys are a super cute and entertaining couple :) Great work! Just subbed

Awwww the dog loves daddy !!!!! Intresting video 👌

This is awesome.. I can listen to him talk all day.. GREAT ASMR sounds...

Thank you so much for this video. I understand better now. The examples you both gave were so informative. Thanks again.

I'm mostly impressed that you can spell and reading spelling that fast! If someone tells me the spelling of a word verbally, I really have to think about what the word is and literally pretend to write it down. It would take me forever. Very cool!

Hello the cute couple! I strongly agree with Ryan & of course both of you guys. You guys are doing great in relationship. I am proud of you all. Happy Holidays with Love & Joy! 🤟 Christy

Omgosh absolutely love you guys 🤗 ❤️ your videos are very informative thanks a lot for educating us 👍🏻 👏

As long u can sign with eachother life can still be Perfect respect too u Ellen 👍 and Java just laying on chest focus 😁

awww did you know that when your dog yawns right after you yawn it means that they are bonded to you? ☺️💗 love you both and hope you have an amazing new year!

Enjoyed watching this! I know some ASL because my Mom taught me since she used to teach at the school for the deaf.

I'm am learning ASL and this is my 3rd year learning it and I love the language and seeing another person learning and knowing about the deaf world and community is amazing to see

I don't know aslfluently for when I'm watching deaf people sign I understand them completely because it's almost like you have to have common sense or an imagination to imagine what they would be saying if they were using word with a voice! I get really frustrated when I'm trying to communicate back because I don't know all the signs but I'd make them up as I go and most of the time they can understand me because we're on the same topic!!

HI i am a new subscriber and my name is Angelina, i already love your videos! You guys help me learn sign and it is just fun to watch your videos and i love that even though Ryan is deaf you guys still manage to make this relationship work and make it fun! You guys are an example of how you can make anything work and that it is possible.

I love love love all of y’all’s videos!! I’m in ASL 1 this year & it’s super important for people to bring up things like this so I’m not always so focused on “trying to get the signs correct” :) Can’t wait time binge every single future vid☺️

I’m learning ASL 1 right now and sometimes it gets confusing, but somehow it actually really helps seeing it used in conversation. So, thanks guys!