Friends of he's encouraged me to pursue him as he is shy, telling me that he wanted to be in a loving relationship with me, however once I made some caring moves toward him he pushed me away! imhere Pileated woodpecker. I am aspie also. It is not enough for him to want to give me any of his time. Its tough and if they wont work with us, then it all falls apart. 15 years inshell of myself, goals unmet, dreams deferred, hopes dashed, weight gain, depression, addictions!! He has his family, he has to work through his fear and anxiety which would be extreme at the moment. Hes not that far on the spectrum and I think things will be better by dinner time. Over the course of months and months, Id send emails and texts, and hed just reply with the same sterile text, "Sorry youre hurting" or something like that, leaving no room for conversation or reconciliation. People with Asperger's may be erroneously perceived as "not having emotion." Communication and emotional regulation issues can make relationships challenging for those with Asperger's . The silent treatment is devastating. You felt like you were on a new wavelength, and so you were absorbed in this world with this new love who had so many interesting insights and strong feelings. I try to be understanding and compassionate and he has said that hes lucky to have me, and he loves me. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Or she would help him learn some Rules of Engagement. It's been a long time since you posted so I hope you are no longer with him. I was ok w taking space cuz we still texted a cpl times a day. Example: Double handed slapping my rear end to establish dominance when I was talking to a pretty girl once, hard enough I almost fell in her lap. But she cant use his issues to separate us and he cant use me to gain what he wants if that makes sense. I could tell from her persistent texts, calls, and voicemails that she was upset and had a hard time moving on, but I felt more relieved every day. No call no text .. nothing. Tell me what do I need to do? What a nightmare life is without the simple things. Its been two months and as much as I love him, I know hes capable of doing this again when any conflict arises. Know you are not alone and others have been through this horribly emotional roller coaster ride with you. I'd like to say that aspies aren't like this but I'm sure there are a few. What should I do? But I feel he is confused, Hi Ashley I am going through similar situation. That's how they think adults are supposed to behave. We dated again for over a year, made plans to build a future together and then he went cold with no explanation. (Part 1) One of the most. well my happiness only lasted 2 months after we had a great night, dinner movie, wine we even joked around. I get that he doesnt feel safe. I love her but there is nothing left between us and it all started with those pills. Dealing with the same. Run! That made sense. I did us both a favor by ending the suffering. He is cold cruel and he refused to go get diagnosed. The last 2 years have been push/pull. No messages. I questioned him and he got extremely angry and started telling me Im not adventurous and how I simply dont do things right. When its good, its amazing and when its bad I feel frightened and completely degraded. I'm confused and frustrated. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. They need very specialized therapists. We were fine up till last week but then something happened (an anxiety attack on my part), which sent him running for the hills. Remember love is a conversation, not a transaction. But since he got a new job and everything start messy up. YOUR HEAD. Often, a . Hes been arrested for theft of stupid things. Hes so resistant to being diagnosed, he refuses clearly. Hi Rosh. THEIR needs, wants. We have been meeting for 13 years using Meetup as our gathering place. Oh my God. She closed off all communication about six months ago, but I'm still in an absolute turmoil of guilt, regret, loss and self hatred. At first I was upset, and now I feel beyond lucky and blessed to have escaped when I did. Please keep me updated and all the best!! Our adult daughter 25 is undiagnosed aspie. He went through a period when he did not know what to do with his life, I tried to help but became frustrated with both the lack of direction as well as the lack of communication. The inner turmoil is unbearable. Intelligent, witty, socializes really well with his group of friends. People who experience cognitive/mental health difficulties are at high risk of not being able to control their behaviour and it doesnt have to be related to personality difficulties. Husband is a diagnosed level 1 Aspergers about 4 years ago . Its our 5 year anniversary and unfortunately and fortunately its the last I ever hear from her. Finally, prompted by his wife, Barney saw a clinical psychologist - and was diagnosed with Asperger's. He says suddenly his lack of social skills, his bluntness and constant search for order made . They have been so convincing in their story that I am the most disgusting, vile person on the planet, that total strangers fear me. I was even shocked to learn that hes casually dating a very normal and good catch girl. I soon found we didnt have anything to talk about. I have no idea what hes doing or thinking. Hi July 21st and thanks for responding! He has a therapist I pushed him to get, due to a personal addiction that was ruining our/his personal life that he was obsessed with. But i found out he has a secret account where hes liking tiktoks of sexy girls dancing but he would be mad at me for talking about a boyband i like and unfollow every celebrity on my Instagram because he says he was jealous (we used to share accounts) and this made us fight and now we are definitely not ok. Since then he pulled away and been mia for a week. You are walking a tightrope. I am probably the only person who can help Bianca and Howard find relief from their paranoia because I know them very well and I know the dynamic of autism infused paranoia. Strong daily routines and an aversion to change. Unless Im bleeding, vomiting, having a heart attack right then and there, in the hospital, etc. After a few days he tells me he thought things would be different this time but he freaked out got depressed and wanted to be alone. Do autistic people take longer to fall in love? Its very sad because I thought we were happy together. They don't know why they don't like it but they can think of lots of fancy excuses. She never returned it and I felt foolish. It exhausts you. Its torture. 7. You were living your life as usual, but your partner began feeling like your independent actions had something to do with them. Answer (1 of 9): As a 27 year old Autistic man, I can confidently say that I've only felt "true love" once, and it was quite recently. Its pure madness trying to love an ASD person while trying to ignore your own biological and psychological needs. That helped. I just wish we were still together. The sensory issues that used to overwhelm you didnt seem to have as much power as they used to. We are divorcing. Of course blowing up is no solution, but it is a symptom . I think this may be the key. I am usually super patient and either keep silent or try to gently discuss it while he changes the subject or agrees with me but doesnt change. They were the ones who thought he might be on the spectrum. It truly seems unfair that people who are already working quite hard to navigate interactions should also have to deal with depression and/or anxiety, but I also can see how these things would go hand in hand with Aspbergers. This is in jeopardy now. I don't understand how marriages last a long time. I feel devasted .we have overcome so much , and he just lets it all go. One weekend she was going to visit old college friends and they like to party. His eyes show no soul inside. Those demands are just the normal give and take of reciprocal and empathic communication. If mine didnt take sertraline, our marrserotonin, definitively be over or I would be dead. Im So with an Aspie, they will look apon anyone who they cannot understand as being a disappointment. It's generally not common for someone to actually HAVE Asperger's and also be a narcissist because a person with Asperger's usually has very little clue on what people say and mean while a narcissist is by definition able to interpret and manipulate others. Says he will call me or see me again soon, then disappears again? He does better than me, but still we both are pretty awkward depending on the setting. Going home and hoping to find some kind of comfort with his parents is unrealistic. Good evening all. I hope you dont blame yourself for anything that happened and have found it in you to move on. I get an apology yet days later it starts again. By not saying goodbye and other not nice things. It still crushes the heart and mind of the NT who wants connection and peace. If you are to aspire to Radiant Empathy status, you must be a warrior. If we detatch and back off, accept them for who they are too much, then what is the point? We NTs talk through everything, but Aspies not so much. He is 41 and I am 38. In our group you will discover that you are not alone. Other quirks. disregard for the feelings of others . But Im sad because her company was a very positive thing in my life. I have known him for two years and in the relationship a year. Thanks for the posts - it REALLY helps to read other peoples' stories because now I don't feel alone. I thought I was living in a nightmare because this was not the person I had dated. Just get on with Your life my friend.. He simply shuts down and will not respond to the questions which I deserve to know. Dear Judge..Thank you.. would like to see part 1.! But always come back to work things out with your loved one. I watched videos. Both are Empathy Dysfunctions. It seems like this is my only shot and if you agree on a video session, I am planning to talk to him. My ASD spouse has called me every name in the book. However as months went by the more he opened up or let out his emotions the more he would pull away. I saw the red flags throughout the relationship but always found an excuse as to why he would be constantly stressed, angry, disconnected or depressed. Great sex but no affection. Im finding doing the right thing or predicting an outcome difficult and also having faith in someone so distant. It was a passionate resolution, and things seems righted. I'm in a similar situation and am confused. They were excited to spend time with me, open and healthy. We too went through bouts of hyperfocus, honeymoon phases and then he would back off for a minute and then come around again. Thank you for pointing this out Lina. Young guy in his 20s. It was because hes always sad around me and i always have to assure him through his meltdowns. But he had his reasons, as i had mine. What they like to do, special interests, specific diet, routines, . Im an unpaid volunteer. Same here. I just cant carry on like this.. We had such a beautiful relationship n its completely ruined. Im no innocent party I apologized to him for my cruelty, told him I loved him, and that I was truly sorry. Ive been married for less than a year and already I have found myself in the vicious cycle of being ignored repeatedly. I know name calling is bad in any form, but that is so mild. I completely understand you. Trauma Bond is very Real my friend. . They are not interested in you or your small talk or anything. Dont take this on yourself. Navigating communication with her sometimes feels like an impossible minefield, but one that Im willing to try to navigate. She then invited me to a party outside of work. I call it behaving like a pathetic spoilt brat! All I feel is pain. The relationships are what's inside it, what it contains, how it is linked, or what's generating which things. I have no words. If people truly understood what we live with, they wouldnt offer platitudes. Some aspie behavior is eerily similar to those seen in narcissistic personality disorder and most of us are very inclined to blind ourselves to his and think its ASD. After 30 years what Ive noticed with my aspie husband is that hes only gotten worse and in fact at midlife he had a major crisis and left me. It was during that process we realized that my husband is ASD, likely Aspergers. I tell her to stop talking and seeing each other for a while till she gets better, but she doesnt want to do it. Think about You. We havent had sex in over a year (he has refused, even when we get along well, because he doesnt trust me emotionally (since a number of times over the last year I have gotten angry and done something like the above). I hope you join our group meetings to get the support that means so much when we feel this alone. I know that eventually this storm will pass, but I feel like by my letting it happen, I make it easier and easier for him to disrespect and emotionally abuse me. This is happening to me too. Individuals with Asperger's may have some anxiety surrounding intimacy, and physical closeness can sometimes make them uncomfortable. However, he does not have the right to make this decision for the other person (you). I got angry and now I havent heard from him in 5 days. He does not want to be tested. my daughter , runs around school drop offs and yet here I am , writing on a blog and hes gone into shut down , buggered by a small argument .hes packed his suit case and left. Please give me some advise. A few weeks ago I asked my boyfriend to go and stay with his parents for a while as I needed some space to focus on myself and my son. In other cases, aspies who grew up in those circumstances do a complete a. Stroking their Ego. I too have experienced much the same as you. I fell in love and thought we were soulmates. He doesnt read and is undereducated. I know this is complex but the goal is to be brave, face your own fears, and be there for the other person first. He asked me a month before, how are you feeling about me and my behavior. I thought I was going crazy. I didnt even know my son was an aspie until I disapproved of his girl friend and he shut himself out. He responded with silence, and then angry silence, and then cold, vicious silence. For the neurotypical: Eventually, things started to get weird. Things eventually got weird. Addiction and ASD do not mix well. They suggested that sociopaths were so common that most workplaces (small business) had at least one or two. He chose to sit in a bar and drink to excess every night. Take care. Fast forward to Thanksgiving when I was cooking (plus the expense of it all) for he and his kids and he brought a bottle of wine he knows I wont drink and even said, I know you wont drink this. i feel I have wasted years on this man who blames me for his misery yet i have devoted my life to our family . I'll discuss anything, and when I know change is coming, I'll get into gear for it. The beginning was so beautiful and happy, like a dream actually. When I suggested he see his Dr, he got mad at me and defensive. This person who had previously been willing to assume all the guilt and throw themselves on a sword for you was suddenly cold and distant, harsh and unfeeling. He started something hes never done before, these weird, business-y emails to discuss logistics. Friends trump family always because his friends share the same special interest, biking. 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