help or advice

Hi I am 26 and. I have always wondered is it possible for an autistic person like me to find love marry etc I really want to meet a nice girl I have had girlfriends but they always use me dump me is it me is there any way for me to find happiness. No one seems to share my hobbies my love for Disney or films. I know exactly the type of lady I want but no one seems to like me in this way any clubs dating agancies to recommend to me I am very low and deppessed about this and other things at the moment
  • I'd never had a girlfriend until I met my partner 12 years ago. We met in a "alternative" music night, that was our thing in common. We had loads of difficulties at the start, she had mental health problems, I wasnt sure how to deal with that. Domestics used to make me anxious for days. In a weird way we both compliment each other. She helps me with phone calls (which i hate) and dealing with stuff generally, and my routines provide stability she needs.

    I do wonder if we hadnt met each other if we'd have partners at all? 

    The thing about it is... if we knew about each other problems, we might not have given it ago. Thankfully we have, my persistance has gotten her a diagnosis that helps her (right meds etc). Her support has helped my fulfill my potential academically, increased my confidence as such. At times it does feel as though we do walk against the wind, and it is easier to walk against the wind with a companion. 

    I think lots of people will be scared of problems and unfortunately try to define people through it.

    Stuffed is right - find a common interest.

  • I know internet dating is not something I am into I tried it once and got my heart broke. For the 2nd time last year as you say this was a very damaged person but then again so am I well feel it anyway I have joined a club for friendship not dating and met someone there autism is worse than mine but they only really wanna be friends as they have never had a boyfriend. We have stuff in common which is the frustrating part. My life at the moment is just focused on the one thing finding love
  • A common interest is a start, difficult as it sounds half the battle is common ground.

    It may sound impossible but the secret is to not go looking, there are many damaged people on dating sites.

    Try to seek out your interests in a manner that would get a varied audience at a reasonably local level.

    Forums perhaps? 

     I used to chat to someone and their friend used to come along some times, it kind of went from there. 

    Be yourself, sorry I can't give more tips- my girlfriend kind of found me and 9 years and two children she is still around. 

  • I would really love what u have but don't know whear to start I hate internet dating you don't know what people are hiding so i like someone but her autism is worse than mine and she just isn't that in to me
  • I have a girlfrend and two children, so it is not impossible- just need to find someone who can accept and understand you.

  • Today I am very low I found club I could join for autistic. People dating I rang up but they said they don't have any clubs any more in Liverpool and only. Take people in the south this really got me annoyed. As it sounded like something I could have found some one special I think. It shouldn't advitise false on website they take people all over England if its only parts of the country
  • I know I always get told. I'll find someone but so hard as no one is intreasted lol
  • Thanks for saying day I have had girl friends. But one i was engaged to ran off with someone else four years ago the next year I met someone else who messed me about and stole from me. U see luck ain't my thing. Dating sites I find a waste a time. Another thing is my mum won't let me join a dating agencies hope u find someone your self I didn't kiss any one till I was 17 my first proper girlfriend was at 19
  • Hi. I feel exactly the same as you. I am 23 and never had a boyfriend. Kissed a boy once. But friends just tell me i'm young and i will find someone but i am not sure.

    You sound a lovely person and if you have had relationships then there is hope for you again.

    Don't give up.