I feel like my life is passing me by. Well we have kids (not planned) and both have autism. Often the silent treatment is an attempt to quell ones emotional distress, even if it comes off as abusive. The first time he did not speak, email, text or call me for 1 month. It is going to take me awhile to pick up all the destruction he left behind.. he has caused us so many problems .. to me it is not worth staying or fighting because they cant change long term.. they are who they are.. we will be the ones that have to change everything to be with them and Im not interested in spending the rest of my life on egg shells.. you should consider the same.. you will live a life of constant rejection.. nobody deserves that.. Im reading the comments, all of them are close to my reality and yours is the closest. It was a passionate resolution, and things seems righted. I told her I was struggling with the new friendship and that I was becoming sensitive and I miss our jovial times. My question is: once an Aspie has backed off in a relationship, is it possible to restore the relationship in some fashion that approximates the original strong feelings, or is it just "over?" Right now my mother has used private info I told her about a bad time my husband lost it and grabbed me so I wouldnt leave him and told the cops . They went silent. Dont take this on yourself. She never returned it and I felt foolish. I am currently in a loving relationship with a NT, I'm AS, we recently moved in together, and this couldn't be more true of the first three months of living together. Now i feel as she is completely different person. There have been a few things like him still being on dating sites and sexual messages with an ex-work colleague but we have talked through and I have forgiven him. I went to our Rabbi about it a couple of times, and the Rabbi would like to speak to him about his anger problems (a few months ago he said some horrible things to to our eldest son), but he refuses to see the Rabbi. I really like her a lot, shes an unbelievably beautiful, poetic person, who has such a true heart. I was a nervous mess. ) How likely is this to skip generations??? Very particular eating habits. I hope that there is a future where we can communicate again because it felt like it went so well and she really seemed to enjoy me. Just get on with Your life my friend.. Especially if they use defence measures to cope with being hurt. I felt alone all the time, even though he was phisically there. I hope they can find peace. His end point was that, this time apart will help me in knowing if I want to be in a relationship with him, as he will not be able to give me what I want in terms empathy, affection etc from that point onwards I started to understand that he has actually taken time to reflect on his behaviour and doesnt want to ruin my life or make me unhappy, as he is not going to be able to change his ways. We do not live together. Since then he pulled away and been mia for a week. The aspie may find it easier to go quiet and say nothing than to speak their mind. The name calling at me became too much to handle/plus the ghosting and blocking of me by him. Aspie shutdown and withdrawal is a big part of how autism affects relationships. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I just ended a 9 year relationship with my fianc, who I suspect has aspergers but is not diagnosed. he looks at me when I go shopping with track suits on and says if there is the smallest bit of paint on them from Decorating your not going out like that are you? Yes it is hardvery.if he is meant to come backhe will.in the meantime look after You..Your mental healthlove You! He needs to be evaluated by someone experienced and it seems like you are offering only education and therapy appointments. So they offer logical explanations and when those dont work, they often resort to the silent treatment. You were accused of lies, emotional abuse, and of not caring. I have interests that I share with few people and like my time alone. he always helps n Like everyone else I am so relieved to not feel so alone. I sent her this nice, funny, text on Saturday night telling her to have an amazing time. Hes not that far on the spectrum and I think things will be better by dinner time. He said he would call me if and when he could be friends. A friend once said one day it will happen again you will gradually become desensitized to it, and just like that you wil realize no more!!! Love You. I tried to be loving and supportive. His sister told me not him and then he ended up in the psychiatric ward. The sophistication and intricacy of dating aspie man nightmare these simulators continued to grow. But I just dont know what to do. Not respecting boundaries. Update: Ive had little communication from him but a text to say he misses me. %. We went to lunch often alone, she would stop by my desk as much as 3 times a day. We are equally puzzled by the NT world. People with Asperger's syndrome tend to be higher functioning than other individuals on the autism spectrum. I have experienced the Silent Treatment 2 times now. While I dont think you have the right to make this decision for her, if you cant break through the defenses and misunderstandings, you do have the right to put your own life in order. Just exhausted. Thank you so much, Kathy! Friends of he's encouraged me to pursue him as he is shy, telling me that he wanted to be in a loving relationship with me, however once I made some caring moves toward him he pushed me away! What a nightmare life is without the simple things. Still I have been hurt, confused and in doubt a lot of the time. How do you deal with an autistic lover? It feels very good to meet someone who can follow you in conversations that you can't have with most people. he drifts off in conversations and looses interest in what I say. Blowing up is very normal when you are in an intolerable situation. When we started the relationship, I mentioned to him and his folks that some things arent right but I was told to embrace their family quirks rather than trying to change them. Each is shaped by their background, their upbringing, their beliefs and their local customs. With age I can tell you it gets worse every single day. We returned back home, (live separately) and since then his told me to have time apart to think this through. Their actions are devastating and to the point its making me physically sick. We had so much in common too. I havent seen her since 2005. At this point it has been almost two weeks and I still havent heard from him. Your doctor might increase your dosage if needed. Few weeks after we reconnected and decided to start over again. I dont know what to do any more, its so confusing and I feel rejected. Thank you. I'm an NT currently in a relationship with an AS, and this topic is extremely helpful. Unfortunately not. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. He has been diagnosed with ADHD. It is very difficult to change the mind of a black and white thinker. Thank you for this blog and it's postings. All the acting and insecurities. Usually we listen on the radio (NPR) and I had thought (wrongly, it turned out) that he knew one function of the radio was to prevent distracting conversation. Trauma Bond is very real. Being expert manipulators, narcissists know your vulnerabilities and may appeal to your emotions with cries for help, romantic gestures, messages, cards, or gifts on significant . One thing you might do is appeal to his sense of fairness. But then he withdrew sex and affection saying he felt off. 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. NTs can assist with change resistance problems by becoming aware of unusual "quietness" in their partner and encouraging discussion. I am disappointed at you because you hurt me and I refuse to discuss the concerns becuase I struggle with me putting others first. Although I've tried, I've been unable to rekindle those feelings of love with anyone else and I'm close to giving up on relationships altogether. Myths About Asperger's Syndrome. 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 hope you join our group meetings to get the support that means so much when we feel this alone. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. As it was the first time happening in my life it left me shook then angry so I broke up with him a couple of days later. Please correct me if Im wrong. Kotb was replaced by World News Tonight anchor Tom Llamas during her first day out and Craig Melvin stepped in for her second day of absence. Thank you for your candid post. The relationship felt like magic. Of course he is breaking a promise to you to be faithful, but more importantly he fails to understand how hurtful his behavior is to you. It's been a long time since you posted so I hope you are no longer with him. When I asked him is it something I did he said its how he is. Its about understanding. I have been discarded by NT and ASD alike. Being so introverted, I am often initially drawn to very emotional, social people. At the level of the neurology, the differences lend themselves to inevitable conflict. I am going through this now and have been for months. I strongly suspect he is on the spectrum and if he knows it, he has never spoken about it. He was mad that I contacted his friend ( I did it cuz I wanted advice how to handle this. You'll feel better too, it just takes some time. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. The last 2 years have been push/pull. What they like to do, special interests, specific diet, routines, . i live on eggshells.his moods can come on instantly from nowhere. Start with that. Its a continue process and its been a week and it feels like he doesnt want to text or call me anymore but he does say he loves me and even made baby names for our future with me. We are meeting after COVID and I really want to see him and i still love him but i dont know how to cope with him being this way. Apparently, he masked his true self to get me and then left me scared, lonely and sad. I didnt realize he was AS at the time, I overlooked a lot of his behaviors and just thought he was different, but after seeing this drastic shift in personality, mixed with all the other quirks and traits, I knew 100% he had it. But its difficult as Im such a caring, loving compassionate person. Someone told me once that an aspie has lived there whole lives being told what they are doing is wrong or rude etc so that pain for them must be very real gor them and difficult to process whilst living in a constant state of anxiety.even one argument or verbal disagreement can be devastating and lead to shut down to protect you and themselves they will care but not know what to do as they do not follow social norms. These are all essential and, depending on the use case, you have different levels of fidelity you must get down to. Days where I day to myself, why even bother with the hardship and better to just let go and move on. On the other hand I want to pursue the relationship and work on it. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. My heart is brokena million pieces..run overmy head is grieving for a man that does not exist. He was super patient with me. We havent had sex in over a year (he has refused, even when we get along well, because he doesnt trust me emotionally (since a number of times over the last year I have gotten angry and done something like the above). At home, they werent trying as hard anymore. I said I wanted to work things out with him. Trying to be the best mom to a very aware daughter and stay involved with other aspects of my life. As far as Today With Hoda and Jenna, cohost Jenna Bush Hager was joined by Sheinelle Jones and Willie Geist. I totally Agree with all of your post. He has been fixated on COVID intently all year and is obsessed. Im no innocent party I apologized to him for my cruelty, told him I loved him, and that I was truly sorry. I think I make it worse by constantly trying to get him to talk. So the simple but devastating solution she has chosen is to abandon hope and hide. He took off today for a few days, wouldnt tell me where he is going, and Im going crazy. Their yelling was loud and scary and it triggered my PTSD. Answer (1 of 3): When I initially suspect I had Asperger's, I took the test on the Asperger Test Site: Take the Asperger's Test This short multiple choice questionnaire known as the Autism Quotient or AQ Test was developed by Simon Baron-Cohen and his colleagues from the Cambridge Autism Researc. I sent him an email yesterday trying to communicate with him that I now understand how he is wired, without mentioning any autism disorder. These people are incapable of commiting to a normal relationship. At 65 I still fantasize about a life with someone with more of an emotional range.. Dont settle for less than having a gentleman for a husband. Then, there was another fight. How can he just shut off after being so intimate. Once you take the course, you can join our online community. We are also from different cultures. I believe that many who are healthy minded ( I dont enjoy categorising people) people who have never experienced the difficulties with someone who experiences Aspergers symptoms, just like anyone else, is a new experience. He simply shuts down and will not respond to the questions which I deserve to know. Same here. We dated again for over a year, made plans to build a future together and then he went cold with no explanation. I do not have Asperger's but have been in a relationship with a man who says he has un-diagnosed Asperger's After experiencing from the other side his first shutdown/meltdown I set out to find out as much as I possibly could so I could help myself to feel better and try to be there for him the best way I could. I need advice please. Its been two months and as much as I love him, I know hes capable of doing this again when any conflict arises. He has a son with Aspergers. I'll discuss anything, and when I know change is coming, I'll get into gear for it. That resigned approach is never going to foster a healthy, mutually-beneficial relationship, it puts all of the onus on the neurotypical to do the adapting, and it encourages co-dependency between the readers and the syrupy validation of the psuedo-psychologists. I cant say anything without an attitude coming back at me. You learned to trust. They didnt want you to behave. Thank you for all these comments. She has cut off our entire family. In fact, their mind may be totally blank. They started screaming at me at the drive through window taco place. Doesnt do check ins or check ups on me. with. They even take their friendship beyond the office and talk about the bike rides they went on or the other activities they did together. Sometimes I pretend so well I forget this is not true just a facade to get through Thanksgiving or Christmas of family trips! July 21st. He came up with reasons why he felt it was not a big deal and basically did not validate my feelings. Me too I am so defeated ar the moment I agrree I am not the my best oerson in this relationshio. Intelligent, witty, socializes really well with his group of friends. Or if you can fly to a neighboring country with a good clinic. I know he has the best interest of me and hence the reason why he initiated the time apart. Hi there, It's as if I wrote my story when I read theirs. Figure out sooner than later if you are in one, and get out before it gets even harder to leave. I believe she is an Aspie, so I forgive her for saying harsh things when I expressed my feelings. As we all know, relationships can be difficult and complicated at times, but when one partner has Autism, many more difficulties usually arise. Things eventually got weird. I understand its is autism but it hurts me because I love him dearly but he cant see a future with me. I am so happy I came across this thread. At least I know that we are not alone. I could go on and on but why!!?? Our resentment towards each other is extreme and I find having any hope very difficult. Im an unpaid volunteer. I had found someone as serious on routines as I I have anxiety and ADD so need great organisation to function properly. Please please help me someone. She just turned 36 in December. I want to tell her how I feel today, that I feel sad about how things are but I know that will make her feel anxious, so I have nothing to say. He hasnt spoke, touched or prayed w me . I soon found we didnt have anything to talk about. Be prepared to die inside. This time, when he resurfaces, and I believe he will, I wont make the mistake of getting back together. next month will be 5 long years married.. 2 weeks ago we were putting offers in to buy a home.. 3 days later after we didnt get the home ,I woke up and he handed me divorce papers. In the beginning, it was nice that my autistic partner (now ex) noticed the little things about me. I dont know what to do. He would stay up late and I woke up to bring him to bed and as soon as I started cuddling with him he breaks it off to me " I don't thinks this is working any more" I thought he was joking! Armed with this info, I told I was sorry I hurt his feelings. And I do it right back so he understands how cruel it is. I was supposed to meet her in her hometown (2hrs drive for me) and that got cancelled the same day because of Covid-related reasons. Also years of being an outcast picked on psychologically and physically abused means I tend to assume at a subconscious level people probably won't like me, when reality turns out not to match you deep seated insecurites it can be exciting but also frightening. Also, remember that any normal person could act crazy or develop anxiety when subjected to passive aggression, hot and cold behavior for too long, dont be hard on yourself for being a human. In our group you will discover that you are not alone. If i try to confront him or ask him not to do it ever again or ask to compromise he would shut himself and isolate himself more to me and sometimes would have suicidal tendencies telling me he can never do anything right and that he ruins everything. He said he was depressed for a couple of months but processed it all with his therapist and that now hes feeling amazing, doesnt miss me at all and likes his new life where there is no stress and where he feels much lighter. I met a lovely lady 10 years my junior online. I'm guessing they do most of the talking and initiative, such as inviting you to places, etc, you feel left out and not in control so your interest may simply die out. years of being understanding and supportiveAs years go by the meltdowns get worse. He has left me traumatised by the ten years of this lonely abuse, I just want to heal my self now and would love to meet someone who is warm loving and genuine. However, he does not have the right to make this decision for the other person (you). Oh well his loss! When you realize you are doing more work than your ASD loved one, it is time to break the codependency. In the end this supply(me) ran out of giving her soul. 7. 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. You quickly made up, and there were a lot of tears from both of you. Good evening all. Dealing with the same. I felt lied to and discarded. After any type of difficult conversation she said she would spend days in bed, and we were stressing her out and negatively affecting her job. I told him I thought we should take some space so he can figure out whats going on. Did things improve? But this, this was different. As for not saying goodbye it was probably just too much and too hurtful for him. He is extremely caring, loyal and goes out his way to make me feel special at times. Unlike me those things don't interest him. Girl: [Puts DVD back on shelf] Guy: "What the hell are you doing?" In my experience, its not about what they have, its about what they need to be able to become a better person to have an understanding that they cannot be abusive to others. I know name calling is bad in any form, but that is so mild. I generally like to stay positive on this blog and assume that people are not necessarily "evil" but simply misguided. 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. So I told them to leave. Surround yourself with your tribe that care and love you. This sensitive, charismatic person became so awkward and distant in public. Its oh so hard for them (I'm sorry, Wrong Planet isn't allowing me to post the link.) Then, friends. Get rid of these sick partners. They can still learn to be better people, just like everyone else. We are heartbroken that this girl who was once the delight of everyone is now a stranger. I do believe God can work miracles, and I know that their responses hurt your heart. But that doesnt mean I will love every choice she makes. I sometimes see him in social situations (have friends in common) and it seems as I hes doing great, being much more social and not in the depressed and angry state that he lived while being with me. He gives me glimmers of hope and then takes them away again. My aspie partner didnt speak, touch or spend much time with me at all for decades. I think its his way of protecting himself and I think hes worried about saying the wrong thing. i feel I have wasted years on this man who blames me for his misery yet i have devoted my life to our family . This is in jeopardy now. It's a difficult question and the answers would vary considerably from one person to another and would depend greatly on the circumstances. They dont have to forgive, beg or change. Before, they loved everything that made you different, but now they were trying to change how you dressed and even control how you behaved in social situations. Ive been married for 35 years, and cant take it anymore. His mental state is his business and it isnt about you and nobody is entitled to insights into his mental state etc. He gets these ideas that aren't really founded in rational thought and then just runs with them to far away places and there is no convincing him that his initial premise is mis-guided. If you are not married, and do not have kids, get past trying to save them. When I tried to open up about deep and painful stuff, they just said, hmm. It really hurt. Love. Oh my God. Everything is YOUR fault. Affordable is key, he has trouble keeping a job and could never support himself. 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