I did not want to spend the money to buy two hearing aids. In noisy situations, I understand speech as well or better when I wear only one hearing aid. One of my hearing aids feels uncomfortable in my ear (makes it sore, red, or painful). Wearing both hearing aids is too tiring. In quiet, I understand speech as well or better when I wear only one hearing aid. Two hearing aids make me look like I am more ‘hard of hearing’. One of my hearing aids doesn't sound as good as the other one. My family and/or friends don't want me to wear two hearing aids. Insurance will only pay for one hearing aid. One of my hearing aids is broken or often needs repairs. It's inconvenient to use the telephone when I wear two hearing aids. One of my hearing aids is uncomfortably loud. Wearing both hearing aids is too much trouble. One of the hearing aids whistles too much. Wearing two hearing aids makes everything too loud. One hearing aid helps me as much as two. I don't like being seen wearing more than one hearing aid. Batteries for two hearing aids cost too much. Wearing two hearing aids makes me nervous. My voice sounds more natural/comfortable when I wear only one hearing aid. I use my other hearing aid as a back-up. When I wear two hearing aids, I get mixed up about which one goes on which ear. Wearing two hearing aids makes me feel dizzy, off-balance, or stopped up. My voice is too loud when I wear two hearing aids.