Something terrible happened to me and my partner last week but mainly to me, a violation of my privacy and my partner who is aspie felt as though his pride was damaged and now blames me for what has happened. Married for 13. There is no intimacy, no closeness, nothing. One of the things that people on the spectrum do really poorly is manage their own time. 15 years inshell of myself, goals unmet, dreams deferred, hopes dashed, weight gain, depression, addictions!! If you want to try with him again he will most likely not comply, but If he is stop [being] open to it you will need to chill out, do not be critical of him in any way, do not ask for anything, do not pressure him to do activities, do not contact him unless its to offer him something of comfort, and everything has to seem like his idea so pose things you want in a way that will allow him to come to his own conclusions.. He cant just put his wife away on hold while gaming takes priority all the time! We set a one month period to get together and talk. Source: www.anewmode.com Please take care of yourself. My husband has Aspergers, but its not excusable that he blasts me for being old, ugly and fat. Very paranoid. Is this about me or is it a sad effort to keep away a world he does not understand? I remember thinking now this is living. Its very important to know that bad behaviour is not tolerated, no matter the difficulty. Two days ago I sent him an understanding email, to try to let him know that Im not angry and that either way, whether he decided to break up with me or stay together, life would carry on calmly. The oppression of living with a loved one on the Spectrum is severe. You are a free human being who can decide for herself if she wants time apart or if she wants to be in this relationship. He doesnt care. I have been in a relationship for 10 months with someone with Aspergers. Howard has a chain and padlock on his front gate. If you can get outi appreciate some cannotrunkeep running and never look back. Bipolar. I am getting the silent treatment at the moment. We have had open(ish) conversations about the disorder and how it impacts communication. If all aspies were completely alike and predictible, they'd be a stereotype but they're not. My heart is brokena million pieces..run overmy head is grieving for a man that does not exist. It was because hes always sad around me and i always have to assure him through his meltdowns. There is no disagreement he just quits contacting. Protective order in place. I need him to be evaluated desperately indeed before I lose my sanity. We are both bright and have completed graduate degrees, but have had many struggles in our marriage as well as in maintaining friendships. This relationship was different. How have things developed with you a year later? That's how they think adults are supposed to behave. Not that I am aware of. Sometimes I feel that he clearly loves me; sometimes it is a connection when we are just simply together. Tried to learn everything I could. How am I supposed to give of myself and take huge risks if he cannot even state that he is moving forward with me. He has cast me aside for the second time, saying he doesnt have the energy for me, and I know I wont hear from him for months. A bus driver with Asperger's Syndrome who was called an 'illiterate imbecile' and 'sp****' by work colleagues has won a 30,000 payout. Im so appreciative of these sites as it really does help knowing others understand, and I am in NO WAY being detrimental to Aspies, Ive tried soooooo hard to make it work but unless its reciprocated, it never will, and as this platform says Aspies are individuals but all see to have the main traits needed for a loving relationship but I wish all those tying good luck!!! However, he does not have the right to make this decision for the other person (you). actually, at 65 just a life without his never ceasing childish bickering. I care about her and want my friend back. Ive been in situations where Ive been verbally, physically (not hit but indirectly shoved or broke something/thrown something at me) and emotionally abused by my partner during his outbursts. Unless you live in Utopia or Disneyland, he will not maintain or learn. Both will be tested to the very limit. If you choose to be in a relationship with an Aspie, then die inside. imhere Pileated woodpecker. If I try to talk to him he walks out of the room. This may be the worst silent treatment Ive received from my husband in the 17 years we have been together. What is hard to understand is we have good times. Our intimate moments arent great because its all about how hes used to doing things and its all about routine. I have lots of friends who know me and us well, and feel like he needs an intervention. First, for the couple, please take my recorded online course. I of course begged, pleated and apologized because of my abandonment issues to no avail. Weve been on a roller coaster ride since our eldest was born. By the time it reached the peak of verbal abuse, I was too broken to leave and am still here. I'd like to say that aspies aren't like this but I'm sure there are a few. 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. 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. Same here. Will he be better with her? I am also fearful Im looking at the situation as if he were NT. Right now my mother has used private info I told her about a bad time my husband lost it and grabbed me so I wouldnt leave him and told the cops . he always helps n Where before you could do no wrong, now you began to feel that you could do no right. I camouflage extremely well and I can hide the Aspergers for the most part. Oh well his loss! 1. i feel I have wasted years on this man who blames me for his misery yet i have devoted my life to our family . Unless Im bleeding, vomiting, having a heart attack right then and there, in the hospital, etc. It was very difficult to realize it, even if I learned about it, he seemed to understand when I tried to explain something emotional or social, but I have also learned that people with a mental retardation are generally very good at hiding it. Very interesting thread. I think this may be the key. I hope they can find peace. They dispose of people. He immediately went into midlife crisis mode but to the extreme. The silent treatment from your autistic daughter is a symptom of a mental illness and a terror she feels that she is not normal. He then moped around work looking lost and depressed for a while, but never made an effort to talk to me even though we worked super close together, and hed even go out of his way to avoid me at any cost (in the hallway, elevator, etc.) No one else had realized how amazing this one person was. He decided the next day, it was over. Then, this person who had seemed so open and so honest started to change. Dear Victoria, I dont claim he has it for sure but I really want to know whats going on. So I told them to leave. Think about You. Another important point to remember is that its a lot of work for Autists to create the illusion of socializing. I am 19 and have a boyfriend with ADHD and Asbergers and I am wondering if I can post something and have free access to delete it in the future if possible. He also added that we would just make the best of it by pretending to be married because he didnt want to disappoint his family. Take care. Plus there a numerous videos on You Tube from my Facebook Lived. he told me he was ready for a serious relationship, I would spend the night over on his days off and he was very attentive to me and just a sweetheart, although he wasn't too affectionate I still liked him that way, I just thought that was the way he was.He did mention one of his brothers was autistic but i didn't mind that at all. I was hurt that this woman I like is now talking about random guys with me. Its a tragic conundrum isnt it? We have four kids, 11, 9, and 5-yr old twins, one of whom was diagnosed ASD several years ago. But Im tired of being emotionally and verbally abused. It started way too intense (from his side), Idk but maybe he lovebombed me, he would take me to the best restaurants, have best dates, talk everyday for hours he invited me to meet his family. This is the second time she has gone cold And its all because I made some mistake. The silent treatment is painful, but it helps to remember that its not my fault. I care deeply for him. I think its either because they had one parent not on the spectrum or parents who did not teach by example these behaviors and held them to higher standards. I tried to change the subject, and in a very charming way, she stopped on the sidewalk,looked directly in my eyes, smiled, and asked "do you like me?" They feel obliterated by your strength, so in turn try to obliterate you. I'm giving her space but this hurts. Click on the image below to request a free chapter. I love this article and it resonates so much. I went. I was outside of their social group but it seemed they were pretending to know stuff that only people in my group might know, if that makes sense. I feel so sorry for some of the women here. Low empathy. And sometimes he will shut down and while being silent send a news article to me about something funny or relating to my likes. The aspie may find it easier to go quiet and say nothing than to speak their mind. I have done and said everything to meet my partners needs. The silent treatment is really a cruel form of abuse and it includes more, like ignoring and shunning, and treating you as if your opinion doesn't count. Its been two months and as much as I love him, I know hes capable of doing this again when any conflict arises. But, I fell in love Most honest man you could meet. When any of my friends are going away, I'll shoot them a text to tell them to have fun. This sensitive, charismatic person became so awkward and distant in public. I had nothing left, but mistrust. An aspie who grew up with loud abusive parents has a reasonable chance of becoming loud and abusive themselves because in some cases, that's all they know. I love him dearly. You were living your life as usual, but your partner began feeling like your independent actions had something to do with them. There are spouses of ASD who can behave this way because the relationship can create depression. I married a man with aspberger I did not understand his lack of emotion until reading about his problem. My spouse was like your bf in the beginning. But the negatives far outweighed the positives. She isnt ready. 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 saw the red flags throughout the relationship but always found an excuse as to why he would be constantly stressed, angry, disconnected or depressed. Im finding doing the right thing or predicting an outcome difficult and also having faith in someone so distant. They didnt want you to behave. Pointless, and a missed opportunity for a real connection (which makes me very sad). Thank you for pointing this out Lina. But since he got a new job and everything start messy up. Run. Be kind to Yourself. First of all forgive yourself. They seem to have endless things to say and talk about with each other. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. So true on the not getting better!! But I feel he is confused, Hi Ashley I am going through similar situation. I tried silence that did not work then one day he just said we are finished would not speak to me so I left and have filed for an annulment. And often in online support groups of women only, I cant relate to topics such as physical abuse or outraged/angry approaches. And i have no idea to deal with him. I feel lost. You took it for as long as you could, reasoning that they were insecure and suffering from mental illness. Its always hard. These are generalizations, of course; but they describe general characteristics of each. Affordable is key, he has trouble keeping a job and could never support himself. I fell into a deep pit..still there. He does better than me, but still we both are pretty awkward depending on the setting. I know its hard but no one is entitled to hurt others. After 2 years with an undiagnosed man with Aspergers (I have taught public school for 32 years and we know autism), I am left with crippling anxiety and a complete lack of equilibrium. Unfortunately, I do have to acknowledge that there are some people out there who take advantage of others. In other words, since he loves you, why does he have to show it. I know this is complex but the goal is to be brave, face your own fears, and be there for the other person first. I was everything to him, love of his life, you name it. He never starts a conversation. Ive had this conversation with him many times. Marriage and children will bring out more of the issues. I was in a relationship with an undiagnosed Aspie. Start with that. Stop idealising themthey cannot changeever. Get a cat or dog if you want someone to truly love you and be pleased to see youseriously. Ive been feeling like Im going mad with frustration. I feel like my life is passing me by. They triggered my ptsd and I started interrupting them telling them I didnt want to be screamed at, yes I stopped listening because they started screaming, went on defense and never responded to or respected my boundary. I did approach him with what I had researched but he was totally insulted. I'm in a similar situation and am confused. Required fields are marked *. We are in a long distance relationship for 1,5 years. With age I can tell you it gets worse every single day. To learn more just click on the Meetup logo on my website. You He will NEVER be able to empathize. I am looking for a little advice since he is my first boyfriend of 2 years now and I never had real advice as to how I can help him out for my particular circumstance. I believe that is what turned my relationship and for the better. boxes and gives people fake phone numbers when he first meets them. I have no words. I didnt figure it out until year 18 so the damage was beyond repair. YOUR HEART. They suggested that sociopaths were so common that most workplaces (small business) had at least one or two. I forgive him for that but i often notice him lying about something to me. NTs can assist with change resistance problems by becoming aware of unusual "quietness" in their partner and encouraging discussion. Get more authentic and back in touch with yourself and others. My husband who is an Aspie did the same to me when his mum was sick with cancer and passed away. I am not saying that everyone with mental disabilities / personality disorders is toxic, but toxic relationships are hard to escape from. I suspect it will go on longer. Yet he doesnt seem interested in responding. Seriously. It took me years to reclaim my life, and only after I found emotionally safe professionals and friends. avoid certain activities or expectations. Ive done so much research on line and his father had it pretty badly and his older son has been diagnosed. The very dramatic emotions are just the comfort of expressing emotions along with ideas, whereas Aspies tend to keep these things separate as if they are unrelated. So with an Aspie, they will look apon anyone who they cannot understand as being a disappointment. Or the conversation may never come, out of the Aspie fear they will be overwhelmed again. Reading ppls posts here makes me feel I should run. I know that is an extremely emotional and difficult situation. How are you going now. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". It's a difficult question and the answers would vary considerably from one person to another and would depend greatly on the circumstances. We are equally puzzled by the NT world. I showed screenshots of our convos to my friends. I never thought about aspergers until I saw him dance, he would flap his hands around and it reminded me of autism. Nevertheless, I'll try to point out some possibilities. Let us know in the comments. To even begin to resolve these issues, youre going to have to understand each other. Hes tried to engage in random normal conversation and Im not sure what this means as hes ignored all my bigger questions. I havent seen her since 2005. I never said a word or even complained. He said hes ok but not talking to anyone cuz hes in his head and disconnected. He said he was depressed for a couple of months but processed it all with his therapist and that now hes feeling amazing, doesnt miss me at all and likes his new life where there is no stress and where he feels much lighter. We went to lunch often alone, she would stop by my desk as much as 3 times a day. NTs tend to be very dramatic when expressing emotions which feels like they are being manipulative. Im a pretty introvert like geometry dash, its not possible for me to go out and make a lot of relationships but I really want to move on. 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. Of course blowing up is no solution, but it is a symptom . It can be really hard to understand someone who thinks so differently from me. I feel me and him will not meet for a few months as that what his intention seems to be like. I broke up because he would just abruptly leave me and go out with friends so I got the hint I wasn't that important to him. He simply shuts down and will not respond to the questions which I deserve to know. At New Year, she said she wanted space and would not talk. I must have broken up with him at least ten times and thought about it even more. Its work, it doesn't come natural, so while its something we desire its work basically. She never returned it and I felt foolish. 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 very sad because I thought we were happy together. I want to tell her how I feel today, that I feel sad about how things are but I know that will make her feel anxious, so I have nothing to say. I started to read a lot about it, especially when I was down and needed an explanation for how he treated me. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Then suddenly he started drinking again and saying really hurtful things when drunk. Hes not that far on the spectrum and I think things will be better by dinner time. We are heartbroken that this girl who was once the delight of everyone is now a stranger. My passions are in social justice, diversity, inclusion, literature, science, and disability rights. Wow. I just discovered my husband was has ASD(undiagnosed) but still its pretty obvious once you know what to look for! Also I want you to consider that what you perceive as demands, or very dramatic expressions of emotions by NTs is perceived quite differently by NTs. The thought of interacting with her became increasingly stressful and the stress became physically debilitating, so I spent a lot of time in bed recovering from the pain (shut down). So i wish him all the best and since i've realised that our relationship was just impossible even though we both tried so hard to make it work, i feel much better now. People split up he says like its nothing . Reiterated that his depression is not my problem I understand its a disability and for that I will always make compromise because it is my choice to be with him. Then he got weird. We dated again for over a year, made plans to build a future together and then he went cold with no explanation. I keep going over his characteristics and they all add up. This is july 21st. I have tried for a long time but the people we saw made things worse. Vicky, I hear ya!! YOUR HEAD. My ex-boyfriend who I believe has Asperger's broke up with me 4 months ago. Again I said that I would talk if they would stop yelling. All you poor broken people herei shed tears for you all Run! 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. He needs to be evaluated by someone experienced and it seems like you are offering only education and therapy appointments. This cycle never ends. Truly ignorant, not self aware at all. 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. My grown sons also comment on how Much workshop their father is! Basically there is a lot of stress in an aspie when dealing with social stuff, included relationships im sure (i. They frequently acted hard and insecure. This has been happening for years, I always make excuses, cover for him, go into debt, and then he carries on as if nothing has happened!! Thank you. He is cold, vacant and empty. When I made comments about some traits related to ADHD and ASD, because truly I believed I was going to help him being aware of all the traits and so on, he got REALLY angry, said I was being toxic, and that I could not diagnose him because its not my specialty. I know that she cares about me and she knows that she doesnt want to lose me , thats why she cant do anything , Thats why she cant just leave, but it still scares me, what if she never recovers from this? As for discard that has happend about 10 years now. She would look intensely into my eyes, we would have hilarious conversations, and totally bonded. Is it hard to date an autistic man? In fact he went overboard. Being that she is a coworker I can't reach out. Life with Aspergers Why Do Aspies Suddenly Back-Off in Relationships? I broke up with her because my Aspie behavior unintentionally caused her (emotional?) Yes it is heartbreaking but also a symptom of the terror that can grow in the mind of an autistic person. I feel like he broke my trust and i dont know if i could trust him again. Hello all, from what I read alot of people start out strong in relationships but then grow weaker and weaker as they expose more of there traits and stop reading the other person. Many ASD actually do better with sertraline, an antidepressant, because they lack seratonin, so maybe youre dealing with something else. You have to have no feelings to survive this. Narcissists exist at many levels of society and are not limited to one diagnosis. He wants to be alone and no pressure to have to explain or defend his state of mind. At 65 I still fantasize about a life with someone with more of an emotional range.. We do not live together. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. You have to carve out a life regardless of whether or not your husband recognizes the problems. Life with Aspergers: Why Do Aspies Suddenly Back-Off in Relationships? If we stay together longer, you'll . I have noticed a pattern of withdrawal in friendships. Here he comesto yet again suck out your very souland Youbecause of trauma bond..you let them inoh my godthe times i have done this!!? I just couldnt do it. I was making conversation in an IM and he took it as an insult. Yes my friend it is Normalfor Them..that is. Tell me what do I need to do? When I brought up how he doesn't express how he feels or take proactive steps he backed off a bit. I know he will always have Aspergers but I really do believe he has the capacity to gain knowledge to deal with some of the symptoms in a healthier way. I've been dating a girl for about a year and during that period she came to the realization that she has Asperger's. Surround yourself with your tribe that care and love you. You are not alone Ashley. Its like im not allowed anything. 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. Ive tried to write and text, but complete silence. 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. I hurt him and he has recoiled to a point of no return. The sophistication and intricacy of dating aspie man nightmare these simulators continued to grow. When an autistic man falls in love? Well we have kids (not planned) and both have autism. I hope you dont blame yourself for anything that happened and have found it in you to move on. I tried seducing him..you cannot believe how much it hurts to get turned down. These are all essential and, depending on the use case, you have different levels of fidelity you must get down to. What a nightmare life is without the simple things. I figured it was bad timing because he blocked me 2 days later. It's not easy being an aspie in an NT world. Be kind to yourself, seek support and bring calmness to your life as best you can. At least I know that we are not alone. Do not marry this man. Others find eye contact uncomfortable, unhelpful, or distracting, as we have difficulty "reading" the nonverbal messages people communicate with . Hallo! To be a carer for a person that will NEVER love you tge way you hope and dream. . However, when the Aspie chooses to shut down, cut off, shun and even get passive aggressive, this has the result of making us feel abused, oppressed, and worthless. Your partner asked you questions youve never been asked, caused you to explore parts and depths of yourself youd never before explored. Of course there is hope - but focus on yourself, not your spouse. But, a person with cancer has millions of resources that are helpful to understand cancer and what it means and future options. So when my partner behaves as per the pattern that most people have shared, that is when I need to communicate to him very clearly that that type of behaviour is not acceptable and that he needs to talk with me about what he is experiencing. It is difficult to imagine our relationship getting better because it feels likeI cant say anything negative, that hell shut me down, otherwise he feels free to criticize me whenever he wants, and with jokes. I communicated to him that I was feeling like he doesnt see a future with me. Im going to die in this nothingness. However, if you can stop the gaslighting, and silent treatment, and general verbal abuse fairly early on, it is possible to eke out positive changes. My ASD gf broke up with saying i have been stressful to her. You were accused of lies, emotional abuse, and of not caring. I felt alone all the time, even though he was phisically there. Figure out sooner than later if you are in one, and get out before it gets even harder to leave. You are not alone, you are not crazy, and you dont deserve the treatment. He was to me. I said from day 1 I cant deal with kids and now on top of it those with special needs and a husband who acts the same. Associated conditions, such as a sleep disorder or ADHD, can make driving challenging, too. He ghosted me out of the blue after one fight / tantrum he created, and stopped answering my messages, and never even broke up with me. He is trying to immigrate to Canada. They're also very easily distracted. Just herejust here. 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. Leave him be..for nowstop thinking about what he is doing or thinking. Next conflict was him stopping me in mid conversation to say he was bored by what I was talking about. My needs are never met. I sat there watching the TV thinking how miserable my life was. Its a year later after my last comment. He was socially awkward but I loved that. He started a new job to start anew, And we had a disagreement, details get blurred, gas lighting occurs, I get madder about thr roundabout storiesThen he blocks me! 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