Social anxiety and dating

Kim said:

Is anyone else struggling with social anxiety and dating?

This is a pretty common issue for us autists as our brains work differently to neurotypicals so there are all sorts of stumbling blocks in the social dances that surround dating.

The following books may give some help in navigating this particular minefield:

The Asperger Love Guide - A Practical Guide for Adults with Asperger's Syndrome to Seeking, Establishing and Maintaining Successful Relationships - Genevieve Edmonds, Dean Worton (2005)
ISBN 141291910X

An Aspie's Guide to Intimacy, Dating, Sex and Marriage - Attwood, Tony, Evans, Craig R., Lesko, Anita (2015)
eISBN 9781784501273

Asperger's Syndrome And Sexuality - From Adolescence Through Adulthood - Isabelle Henault (2005)
ISBN 1843101890

Love, Partnership, or Singleton on the Autism Spectrum - Luke Beardon (2017)
eISBN 9781784504847

Making Sense of Sex - A Forthright Guide to Puberty, Sex and Relationships for People With Asperger's Syndrome - Sarah Attwood (2008)
eISBN 9781846427978

and for the anxiety issues:

Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety - A Guide to Successful Stress Management - Nick Dubin (2009)
ISBN 9781843108955

An Aspie's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety - Attwood, Tony, Evans, Craig R., Lesko, Anita (2015)
eISBN 9781784501198

Of course a book won't suddenly make it easier or solve any problems but they arm you with the knowledge to understand the situations and make better informed decisions (with better communication) to make it less traumatic.

“Spartan!”

“Yes, milady..?”

“Come back with your love-guide.. 

..or on it.”

“Yes, milady.”

“Spartan!”

“Yes, milady..?”

“Come back with your love-guide.. 

..or on it.”

“Yes, milady.”