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Partner of an autistic person

Warriorwisewoman

Hi, I’m struggling with my partners (seemingly) inability to recognise or acknowledge my emotional needs. 

He doesn’t have a diagnosis but the traits he presents and the impact it has, I believe he would be considered Asperger’s. (I hope it’s ok to use that term, I know autism is a spectrum)

I’ve tried explaining to him directly how I feel and what I need multiple times with no success.

At this point I’m not really looking for suggestions of how to get through to him, (but if you have some I’m all ears) what I’m really looking for is other people in my shoes who can tell me that I’m not alone. 

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  • What's his response when you tell him what your needs are and what would count as success? How about relationship counselling is this something you've considered? You can go alone if he won't come with you.

    What are the ASC traits you feel he is displaying and could there be a different explaination?

    I know I'm asking lots of questions here and not offering much in the way of help, but it feels very difficult to make any suggestions without knowing more. I can say that I hear and understand what you're saying and that you're not alone.

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  • What's his response when you tell him what your needs are and what would count as success? How about relationship counselling is this something you've considered? You can go alone if he won't come with you.

    What are the ASC traits you feel he is displaying and could there be a different explaination?

    I know I'm asking lots of questions here and not offering much in the way of help, but it feels very difficult to make any suggestions without knowing more. I can say that I hear and understand what you're saying and that you're not alone.

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