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where would I start discussion about having a partner with Aspergers?

stardust
over 13 years ago

I am not his parent or carer yet I know there must be many of us who think we are married or in a relationship with someone who is on the spectrum.

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  • over 13 years ago

    Hi there

     

    I know the feeling.  My ex husband was diagnosed with Aspergers only a few months after our DS age 6 was also diagnosed with Aspergers.  We separated almost 2 years ago now but I still love him to bits as a person but being in an intimate relationship was essentially very difficult for the both of us so we decided that we would be better as very close friends who do the best to raise our two sons :-)

    Aspergers as a diagnosis wasn't that obvious until after DS was diagnosed.  This, I think from discussing with my ex, is because he has spent years pretending to be the perfect husband and felt some relief at not having to do so...  I prefer it that way too, he is way happier :-)

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  • over 13 years ago

    Hi there

     

    I know the feeling.  My ex husband was diagnosed with Aspergers only a few months after our DS age 6 was also diagnosed with Aspergers.  We separated almost 2 years ago now but I still love him to bits as a person but being in an intimate relationship was essentially very difficult for the both of us so we decided that we would be better as very close friends who do the best to raise our two sons :-)

    Aspergers as a diagnosis wasn't that obvious until after DS was diagnosed.  This, I think from discussing with my ex, is because he has spent years pretending to be the perfect husband and felt some relief at not having to do so...  I prefer it that way too, he is way happier :-)

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