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Autism and dating

Destiny

I wish there was an autism dating website. I've tried online dating and it's been horrific so far! I feel like it would be better trying to date other autistic people but there don't seem to be any autism sites.

Sometimes I really want to be with someone but because of my autism and difficulties I feel like no one would want me. I've got a job now so I can at least provide for myself but so far everyone I've met online hasn't been very nice and understanding of my difficulties.

  • The problem is there aren't enough autistic people, especially autistic women, to make it feasible. We need a dating website set up for autistic people but that has sufficient appeal to draw in neurotypicals.

  • in reply to boopBrownie
    boopBrownie said:
    Today we celebrate 7 months together

    Congratulations!

  • in reply to boopBrownie

    Good to hear that it's going well for you boopBrownie Blush

  • I genuinely hate online dating. Dumped all that a long time ago.

    I genuinely believed that it was impossible to be loved, that I sucked too much etc. But I just happened upon a guy who happened to be on a group project with another person I knew and it has been bumpy and difficult sometimes but he truly makes me so happy. 

    Today we celebrate 7 months together Slight smile

    I find it easier to deal with people in person. 

  • I didn't know there was a dating/friendship app for the autistic community... I'm pleased that there is, hope it helps ND people connect... 

  • I'm a little surprised that nobody has started something like that on this site. Perhaps it's against regulations.

    My last relationship ended because my partner couldn't cope with my behavioural traits, but I can't decide if it would be better or worse to be with someone who has similar traits. Might it make things even harder? I don't really know. What I do know is that I'm happy in my own company about 75% of the time but do have times, usually weekend evenings, where I really wish I had someone to share a movie with, or a bottle of wine, or a curry. I'm not a needy person which means I often lack the capacity to recognise the needs of others.

  • Hello. There is a dating app specifically for our autistic community called Hiki.

    I am sorry you have had such horrific dating experiences, you deserve to be understood as an autistic person. I completely understand why you might find it better dating other autistics, I think I would like to date another autistic in the future too.

    https://www.hikiapp.com/