Ending a relationship

Hi. I’m undiagnosed and now at 48 I have approached the Dr for a referral along these lines. 
I’m here today writing because my wife is slowly losing the will to carry on with our relationship. It’s not something she has said but I can tell and we have had many conversations in the past about my behaviour, thought process and how the rest of the world doesn’t think like me. 
I know I’m different, I try to explain my thought process as best I can and I do try to act against my natural instinct but I will say it probably gets the better of me, despite my efforts. 

Im now at the point where I feel I cannot keep being a burden and ruining my wife’s life. I love her and that’s why I feel I should let her have the freedom she needs. I know it won’t be complete freedom as we have a child together but I’m thinking that if she doesn’t have to deal with me every day, then her life will be better than it currently is. 

Has anybody else taken this decision to actively end a relationship for the sake of others ? Where do you start ? Is it actually the best thing to do or is there some guidance and support for us both that we could turn to ? 
I really don’t know what to do for the best but right now I’m ready to stop the bus and get off. 

Thoughts anyone, please. 

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  • If you are ending a relationship it should be for your own reasons that are positive for you, rather than second guessing what the other person wants.  

    If you've reached the point you seek an Autism referral you've probably been thinking and negatively analysing yourself.  It's too easy to turn this into a very negative outlook on yourself and your relationships.  This should pass.  Don't make decisions from this place of depression.

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  • If you are ending a relationship it should be for your own reasons that are positive for you, rather than second guessing what the other person wants.  

    If you've reached the point you seek an Autism referral you've probably been thinking and negatively analysing yourself.  It's too easy to turn this into a very negative outlook on yourself and your relationships.  This should pass.  Don't make decisions from this place of depression.

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