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Relationships & Touch Aversion

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Hey everyone, I’m writing this to kind of offload but also see if anyone else struggles with something similar, I’m not really looking for a solution here because there probably isn’t one. 

I’m 19 and I’ve never been in a proper relationship before. My main struggle with the idea of them is the fact that I am touch-averse. There is no kind of touch I like (not soft not tight and no specific parts of my body I prefer people to touch). I don’t like it at all. Unfortunately I also do really desire to be in a romantic relationship with someone. 

It’s hard because touch is such a huge part of relationships. Hugs, kisses, holding hands and sex - these are all things I could never do and I’m not saying that lightly. I see other people my age doing these things easily and it hurts because I also desire it as well I just can’t cope with people in my personal space. 

idk, anyone relate?

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  • To be honest a lot of autistic people would probably be fine having a relationship with not a lot of touching, it's a relatively common autistic experience from what I've seen, that, and having a high sex drive all while finding sex itself not pleasant or satisfying. I wouldn't want to be touched too often and there's certain parts of my body (arms, legs) I'd absolutely hate getting touched on. I've never liked kissing either, always feels really alien and not pleasant.

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  • To be honest a lot of autistic people would probably be fine having a relationship with not a lot of touching, it's a relatively common autistic experience from what I've seen, that, and having a high sex drive all while finding sex itself not pleasant or satisfying. I wouldn't want to be touched too often and there's certain parts of my body (arms, legs) I'd absolutely hate getting touched on. I've never liked kissing either, always feels really alien and not pleasant.

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