Please take care of yourself. I mentioned a specific example about something related to money and he got so verbally aggressive saying I was a crazy person and that he would finish this conversation because I was saying stupid things. He hasnt spoken to me for over 2 weeks now.comes home late.sleeps on sofa.goes to work early. I feel for you Sarah, I am so sorry you are going through this! However, he still doesnt want me on social media and I havent met his parents. Its very important to know that bad behaviour is not tolerated, no matter the difficulty. Very interesting thread. We dated again for over a year, made plans to build a future together and then he went cold with no explanation. We NTs know who we are in relation to others, so we constantly assess our reality according to other people, even total strangers and famous people. I said I wanted to work things out with him. I,d rather die than be where i am againthe pain is relentlessInvalidation after all the support i gave When you have an empathy dysfunction as our Aspies do, they have no idea that you also have anxiety and depression. I'm confused and frustrated. Why does your aspie partner sometimes shut. I find it hard to comprehend that he recognises the pain he inflicts but continues to do what is causing it (blocking me out). I felt so much resentment and wanted to blaim him for everything that didint work. I believe some ASD are different. I'll post references on my own blog soon enough of where you can find out more. Yes it is hardvery.if he is meant to come backhe will.in the meantime look after You..Your mental healthlove You! He calls me a bully. Meltdowns are the norm. Plus there a numerous videos on You Tube from my Facebook Lived. I tried silence that did not work then one day he just said we are finished would not speak to me so I left and have filed for an annulment. Then do not mask in the beginning. The fighting is unpredictable, I was made to believe, I was the cause, because I wanted something, A emotion I could identify. This Is what is meant by detachment. Really? Hi Rosh. You are not responsible for them! Has an amazing job and extremely successful. My (suspected) highly functioning autistic child is 2.5 months into giving us the silent treatment after we took away his computer access given the gaming addiction he developed and we had been dealing with for 2+ years. my daughter , runs around school drop offs and yet here I am , writing on a blog and hes gone into shut down , buggered by a small argument .hes packed his suit case and left. I know he will always have Aspergers but I really do believe he has the capacity to gain knowledge to deal with some of the symptoms in a healthier way. You Will have to sacrifice who you are in order to stay with them. We dated off and on for 5 years and yup he left me. Its ruined me. Thanks for the posts - it REALLY helps to read other peoples' stories because now I don't feel alone. Not that I am aware of. He does not miss you in the way you do him. When that doesn't work, they criticize me. I am sorry you are suffering. They're also very easily distracted. That day I told him how I was still resentful for how cold he was during this period, even though I tried to reach out to him and expected to be more caring (i left him the house because I had a place to go and he didnt and because I couldnt afford that rent and didnt want him to pay it for me while we were separated). Im going to die in this nothingness. The support i gave my aspie boyfriend was at detriment to my own mental health. Your partner had seen the worst of you and loved it deeply, but suddenly this tiny detail was catastrophic. If you have a loved one on the Spectrum, please check our private MeetUp group. In fact he went overboard. I felt better when I stopped pretending and covering for him and us. People with Asperger's may be erroneously perceived as "not having emotion." Communication and emotional regulation issues can make relationships challenging for those with Asperger's . I feel like all I have to do is to attract his attention to the issue and only a professional can do this, not me. We are all under tremendous stress due to 2020. Do autistic people take longer to fall in love? I guess Im the only one he wasnt talking to. After a bit of time, they wear me out and I don't want to get sucked into the emotional maelstrom. The NT side of the relationship will often take this "quietness" to indicate grudging acceptance and may exacerbate the situation by repeating it (for instance, moving more furniture). The next morning they were angrier. These people need a government health warning stamped on their head. I understand its is autism but it hurts me because I love him dearly but he cant see a future with me. We went to lunch often alone, she would stop by my desk as much as 3 times a day. In the end this supply(me) ran out of giving her soul. They dont have to forgive, beg or change. He on the other hand after giving me years of the silent treatment, treating me with contempt on and off, mainly off, mood swings, temper tantrums, has found his newly setup business has thrived in lockdown and rented himself a beautiful house and moved all his stuff out and ended our relationship saying we would be both better off with someone else! Self-help guides and traditional couples therapy arent going to fix these differences. This is one of the things that leads me to think he has Aspergers/ASD. If all aspies were completely alike and predictible, they'd be a stereotype but they're not. If you canMove onRun I wrote him once one year ago but he never answered so i just let him be better off without me. Its a challenge. My girlfriend says that she can tell when I'm going to go cold. It always has to do with me needing his help and him refusing to stop gaming to provide it, or reluctantly doing so and blaming me for ruining his game. He needs to be evaluated by someone experienced and it seems like you are offering only education and therapy appointments. Just herejust here. I am assuming u have married. It truly seems unfair that people who are already working quite hard to navigate interactions should also have to deal with depression and/or anxiety, but I also can see how these things would go hand in hand with Aspbergers. I started to read a lot about it, especially when I was down and needed an explanation for how he treated me. Each is shaped by their background, their upbringing, their beliefs and their local customs. I will divorce him now as I dont trust him . He told me upfront when we started dating that he was an Aspie. why it's so important to learn more about your partner's condition. Today he basically told me to leave bowing gracefully and if I didnt hed pack my things and my childrens and dump them on the doorstep of my house. Two days later he ended up in the hospital with a Crohn's disease flare up due to stress. It all leaves me in a fog because I do not understand enough about the subject and how healthy is it to hang in and try to build something with another person that has a habit of disappearing.Is there any hope for long term living together if they need to live unattached and unable to connect? I so understand Dotty.. I am 35. And i have no idea to deal with him. .of Ongoing Traumatic Relationship Disorder. Im confused. Well we have kids (not planned) and both have autism. Where once you were a hero and life-saver, now you were being considered a terror. I notice that all my fellow students and co-workers have no issue in becoming buddies and laughing and joking and hanging out. Frugal with money. She stays in the bedroom all the time. No matter how much we adapt to our Aspies they only know their own experience of anxiety. I did ask him if he had Aspergers and thats when all the blocking happened. I have compared it to when he starts to talk aboout one of his special interests that I am not interested in, I just let him talk because he enjoys it. And that he was being a bully and abusive. Then suddenly he started drinking again and saying really hurtful things when drunk. I have apologized to him a few times, but he just doesnt seem to be interested in talking now. One of the things that people on the spectrum do really poorly is manage their own time. Its been almost a week since he shut down, and four days since he replied to my texts. He is 25. Being able to express your emotions and be emotionally supportive of each other is the lifeblood of a healthy relationship. I said I'd like to check in and see how she is feeling and tell her how I feel. People defending this behaviour (whether theyre on the spectrum or not) is something all these victims of abuse do not deserve. I was even shocked to learn that hes casually dating a very normal and good catch girl. So when my partner behaves as per the pattern that most people have shared, that is when I need to communicate to him very clearly that that type of behaviour is not acceptable and that he needs to talk with me about what he is experiencing. I havent seen her since 2005. 32 years later I have turned myself inside out trying to please my Aspie husband and doing what he likes. She is the one instigating most of our chatting in the first place. She just turned 36 in December. Thank you for your candid post. I'm in a similar situation and am confused. Thank you for your reply. Two days ago I sent him an understanding email, to try to let him know that Im not angry and that either way, whether he decided to break up with me or stay together, life would carry on calmly. ASPERGER SYNDROME & RELATIONSHIPS Support, creating their own personal rules for engagement, Asperger Syndrome: Partners and Family of Adults with ASD, Our of Mind Out of Sight: Parenting with a Partner with Asperger Syndrome (ASD), Membership Support for ASD/NT Relationships, The Big Mistake (And The Five Steps to Correct it), Healing from Unspeakable Tragedies of the Past. 44 years on the receiving end of this. What is Aspergers Syndrome. He said you couldnt possibly be that sorry. I told him I didnt want to be a hurtful person, that I wanted to be someone he felt safe around. This was 4 days ago and Im venting, sorry. Sometimes I pretend so well I forget this is not true just a facade to get through Thanksgiving or Christmas of family trips! Im sorry by any mistake. It was a passionate resolution, and things seems righted. If you want to try with him again he will most likely not comply, but If he is stop [being] open to it you will need to chill out, do not be critical of him in any way, do not ask for anything, do not pressure him to do activities, do not contact him unless its to offer him something of comfort, and everything has to seem like his idea so pose things you want in a way that will allow him to come to his own conclusions.. Husband is a diagnosed level 1 Aspergers about 4 years ago . Hes arrested again. She never returned it and I felt foolish. Im so frustrated. Be grateful that you have the stamina to do so. Also, a weekly lunch date is helpful. Luckily we are not married and do not live together so if we do separate there is less at stake, except my heart and a long investment. There are probably posts on here about it; I'm not sure. He calls my family horrible things and he talks about me being an Aspie as if it were a terrible thing. Been with my husband for 12! Stay tuned. I just want it to work out but Im afraid after reading a lot of these posts it will never get better and I dont want to accept it. Think about You. Ive lived this and could not take anymore after 5 years of hell! Your partner who had cared so much about your feelings was now annoyed by them. Hello. We set a one month period to get together and talk. He discarded me 2 weeks ago. If youd like to talk with someone whos experiencing similar stress, Im here. As for discard that has happend about 10 years now. Now, he is too scared to come back. When I made comments about some traits related to ADHD and ASD, because truly I believed I was going to help him being aware of all the traits and so on, he got REALLY angry, said I was being toxic, and that I could not diagnose him because its not my specialty. We have hidden this from his family and I make him look like an awesome husband and dad in front of his parents, aunts, uncles, cousins. I wish I would have yielded to the red flags and told him, NO! They frequently acted hard and insecure. he always helps n We were like gluebut, to my surprise when I asked him to meet he texted me and said no and that the friendship was over. every task I ask for help with stresses him out , and got forbid I make a list of things to do. Only when he has some sort of an emotional meltdown his goes silent. I'll discuss anything, and when I know change is coming, I'll get into gear for it. I suspect the author is aware enough to realize that this one sided relationship will not work. He is slightly awkward socially but I find that adorable. You have no idea what that entails, you will regret it, and should only blame yourself when you dont like the outcome. Also he is too busy with his work and I dont think he will travel to anywhere else for something he denies. Aspie shutdown and withdrawal is a big part of how autism affects relationships. I too am dating an Aspie. My needs are never met. Weve been on a roller coaster ride since our eldest was born. Having read the many tales of relationship trauma and despair related in this blog I decided after some consideration to put an experience I wish I'd never had out there. As to your anger, please be compassionate with yourself. So, make sure you focus on a career, hobbies, friends and make a happy life for yourself. He is cold cruel and he refused to go get diagnosed. In his world, gaming during every free minute has nothing do with his love. 'Sa tonight', the same thing happened to me with my AS friend. I'm an Aspie who is dating someone at the moment. He has a strong distrust of therapy because when I mentioned I might start going to counseling to address my anxiety, he rubbished the idea. For anyone with AS needing to back off in a relationship -- talk it through, write it, email it, whatever, but don't make the mistake I did. I'm sorry to say so, but its all such waffle to me. You have to carve out a life regardless of whether or not your husband recognizes the problems. It is not too late. His father is dying and things will definitely change. Yes, many of our Aspies have severe anxiety, and some cross wiring that makes it difficult for them to feel and talk at the same time. You could relate, and the past injustices against your new love caused you such intense anger and heartbreak. She then invited me to a party outside of work. I didnt even know my son was an aspie until I disapproved of his girl friend and he shut himself out. He's made his decision to leave because he can't express his needs and I don't read minds. When we first dated, he was so sweet and responsive in person. He asked me a month before, how are you feeling about me and my behavior. If we stay together longer, you'll . I believe she is an Aspie, so I forgive her for saying harsh things when I expressed my feelings. I missed the boat on a more successful life for myself. I know they dont mean harm but they are harmful to me. I;m 45yo and have AS, was diagnosed at age 39. Im sorry but its just evil to do that. You are not alone, you are not crazy, and you dont deserve the treatment. Thank you. I said from day 1 I cant deal with kids and now on top of it those with special needs and a husband who acts the same. I hope you find ways to get your emotional needs met because it is something I didnt realize would affect me as negatively as it did. He got upset that i had a credit card he didnt know aboutim a 36 year old woman! Not sure whats up with them. That's how they think adults are supposed to behave. Past a certain point it just hurts too damn much. Believe it or not, this is quite common for Aspies. They fail to take into consideration the person into their reasoning. Receive small business resources and advice about entrepreneurial info, home based business, business franchises and startup opportunities for entrepreneurs. But its difficult as Im such a caring, loving compassionate person. There is so much I could say about your post. The physicality of sex is far easier in terms of communication in. We didn't think about asperger's in the beginning, I just noticed that he was different, and I liked that, because I often feel that I am different too. This eventually caused arguement due to misunderstanding. Its been almost a year n half since he spoke to any of us in the family. I was told I have to accept that. Once I gave them an attitude and they tried to tone police me, although they were just talking to me like that too. I LEFT! Hi there, I asked what that was about, told them it made me feel like they were calling me stupid, and tried to set a boundary. actually, at 65 just a life without his never ceasing childish bickering. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. In part 2 of this series, differences in NT-ND identities as they apply to relationships are explored. reduce anxiety and calm themselves. And I mean down for days. Its a year later after my last comment. It started way too intense (from his side), Idk but maybe he lovebombed me, he would take me to the best restaurants, have best dates, talk everyday for hours he invited me to meet his family. Get a cat or dog if you want someone to truly love you and be pleased to see youseriously. So not my style!! I think the meds are making things worse. Its called sulking or Silent Treatment or Ghosting. Trauma Bond is very real. I usually back off because I find that as people get to know me, they try to "fix" me. Associated conditions, such as a sleep disorder or ADHD, can make driving challenging, too. I usually sit on it but for once i called it out the next day and all hell broke loose (from me) and she went dark, no responses to texts, calls or emails. The grand romantic gestures faded into small rituals. A piece of advice to NTs: dont ever tell an Aspie just be yourself. For the purpose of this article, I have used the word aspie instead of autistic; however, the two terms should be considered interchangeable in this article. Wow. Tried to learn everything I could. Girl: [Puts DVD back on shelf] Guy: "What the hell are you doing?" He with Aspergers, was so affectionate and loving. However, when the Aspie chooses to shut down, cut off, shun and even get passive aggressive, this has the result of making us feel abused, oppressed, and worthless. Then he got weird. 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