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Getting married when you have autism

Programmer37

I was diagnosed with autism early on this year. I currently have a partner who's understands am not the chatty type.  She always tries to initiate a conversation with me. But am scared she might leave me at some point. 

My previous gf broke up with me for this exact reason. 

How do you my fellow autistics get along with their partners?

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  • I've been with my partner for over 20 years and married for 16 years.

    I'm very lucky. I'm as c r a p as every other person here on the phone and at conversation, but I do things that make her feel loved and valued.

    For example, I make her tea every morning. If she goes out and it's cold I make a hot water bottle for her side of the bed for when she gets in. I think things like this show that you care.

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  • I've been with my partner for over 20 years and married for 16 years.

    I'm very lucky. I'm as c r a p as every other person here on the phone and at conversation, but I do things that make her feel loved and valued.

    For example, I make her tea every morning. If she goes out and it's cold I make a hot water bottle for her side of the bed for when she gets in. I think things like this show that you care.

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