I,m the problem in my house (I am deaf in one ear from 18 months old) but I have always managed until a few months ago when I had to ask DH what it meant when a car went into "Limpopo" mode while watching a programme on tv. He had to tell me it was LIMP HOME MODE (oh dear)!
Hubby is waiting for hearing aids and I can't wait. When he says he can't hear me I naturally raise my voice and then I get 'Alright, no need to shout'. OH YES THERE IS.