Relationship

Hi there. I'm new here and am having a problem in my relationship. The main problem is that I don't like or feel anything for him. Because of my autism I feel very little about anyone, I just don't get attached. But also I am masking pretty much all the time so I don't think that helps either but if I don't mask I crash and burn so it's got to be done. The other more recent problem with my relationship is that I think it's become abusive and a bit toxic and cruel. Last night my boyfriend ran me down and embarrassed me in front of his friends and they all laughed at me. And he knows I hate being touched unless I'm feeling in a really good place and happy, and last night I wasn't but he intentionally touched me all over, not sexually, but he still did touched my skin and hair which really upset me. I want to leave but I've got no job, no money as such not enough to live on. I literally depend on him for almost everything. I don't know what to do for the best.

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  • He sounds awful - I would end your relationship. Do you have any family you can live with for a while? 

  • He has been awful lately. He never used to be, or not like this but it's worse now. Doesn't understand the autism or understand how I'm feeling. No I don't. My dad wouldn't have me and my mum is gone now. Other family are pretty far away and I really don't want to burden them with all this. My fault for trying to be in a relationship should have known I wouldn't be good at it.

  • I’m really sorry Poppet -  you deserve better. The Citizens Advice website has a list of organisations that help women in unhealthy/abusive relationships - so perhaps try these and see what they advise? Whatever you do don’t blame yourself - this is not you ‘fault’ as you suggest. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect - that applies in all relationships not just romantic relationships. No one has the right to treat you badly. I understand the practical difficulties - see what the helplines advise. I’m sure they will be able to give you good advice and support. It isn’t easy to leave a relationship but if this man isn’t treating you right now he’s unlikely to change. Have you confronted him about his behaviour? And if so what does he say? 

  • Good luck Poppet - I hope you find a way to be free of him very soon. I’m really sorry you’re going through this - it must awful for you. Sorry you don’t have family to support you too - that must be hard. We’re here for you on here if you ever need to talk. x 

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