22 Things a Woman Must Know If She Loves a Man with Asperger's Syndrome

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Some NT women have a “relationship” with an AS male that is without sexual intercourse, by the man’s choice. I have tried to put things forward in an honest manner, without putting a too-positive spin on them. There is the occasional reference to trying to tackle problems such as poor communication and mismatched expectations but the general message is one of coming to terms with and accepting the behaviour of your male partner with Asperger’s because he’s unlikely to change. Even if he doesn’t mind hearing it, he might never say it back—AS males are more comfortable demonstrating their feelings through actions, not words.

However, if AS is not recognized, then neither partner will be aware of the cause and this will often result in blaming and frustration. com Copyright © Rudy Simone 2009 Foreword copyright © Maxine Aston 2009 Illustrator copyright © Emma Rios 2009 All rights reserved. But as soon as he feels he knows all there is to know about a person or topic, and has decided it is not someone or something which interests him, he can be quite rude. But, nearly all of them will find one area of life more challenging than others—the area of romantic relationships. She expects from her husband to empathize with her, understand her and tell her he is there for her.

To ensure accurate diagnosis, try to find a doctor that is an expert; one who truly understands adult Asperger’s and knows what to look for.

Learn other more constructive ways to get some shut-eye—yoga, meditation, relaxation techniques, etc. The positive note It is possible that your man may only be able to let his guard completely down when he is alone with you. This book will help women to understand the male Asperger's mind and, equally, it can help men with AS to see things from their partner's perspective. Strategies and visual aids are also offered for dealing with or preventing anticipated future miscommunications. One way is by telling him your needs are not being met in the relationship; he may see this as an unprovoked attack.People with AS are often brilliant in some respects, but they may display different social and emotional responses than what is considered the norm. The fact the he left her alone among hundreds of drinking, dancing, celebrating strangers showed a flagrant disregard for her feelings and her personal safety. There are many books that have been written about being in a relationship with a man with AS, but I have found none to be as insightful, accurate and understanding of both perspectives as this book by Rudy Simone. CAD is a condition of depression and ill health that comes from the isolation and loneliness of knowing the truth about something or someone, experiencing that truth, but not being believed.