Dating

Hi I'm 30 and had a terrible dating history. 

I'd like to have a relationship with someone then I wonder who would really truly understand my quirks and social awkwardness. I'm not grate with small talk so dating apps are crap for me as I can never do that beginning bit. 

When I've been in a relationship they don't understand why I don't want to go to the pub with them and friends but would rather choose a quiet night in or a night drive where its all quite. So hard to explain the sensory issues and even harder to explain the social issues I encounter I have learnt to mimic people in these situations but doing it at work is so mentally tiring I don't want to go through it all again in my down time.

Am I the only person who feels like this?

How am I meant to have a so called 'normal' relationship with someone? 

Parents Reply
  • Relationships are hard - trying to match all your wants and needs with another random person with the same wants and needs is a tricky numbers game.    It worth joining lots of social groups just to meet people in a group - it's easier to function in a group - more people means less stress to perform as an individual.

    What hobbies and interests do you have?

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