22 Things a Woman Must Know If She Loves a Man with Asperger's Syndrome

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He might be concerned that the personal and social expectations of marriage will put undue pressure on him and on your relationship. That is why early detection is important and follow-up support is necessary, as is more understanding of the syndrome in general.

What to do Some women say they have “trained” their male to say “I love you” on occasion, but most agree he seems uncomfortable with it. If you’re an AS male this book can assist you in understanding your female partner; to see your behavior from her point of view.

It is hoped that your AS man has learnt to trust and respect his own original thinking on many matters. The positive note This will force you to do what a lot of people know they should do, but often don’t—Keep Your Friends! All the pivotal relationship landmarks are discussed, including the first date, sex, and even having children.

This challenge will be strongest because it involves communication, expectation, and socialization as well as sensory issues, all problematic for a person with AS.But it is much easier to take this personally if you’re his girlfriend, rather than just his friend. It gives your wife the confidence that she has chosen a man who is true to her, and will treat her like a queen. The positive note As with other incidents, your man may recover his good humor almost as quickly as he lost it. These kinds of extreme behaviors will indicate that he needs a diagnosis if he hasn’t had one, and if he has had one, that he hasn’t quite taken it on board. Warning: The doing of an unauthorized act in relation to a copyright work may result in both a civil claim for damages and criminal prosecution.

If Asperger’s syndrome truly is the framework that seems to fit his behavior, if it helps you deal, if he agrees it seems to make sense, then use the knowledge to your benefit. If you have an appointment to meet somewhere, he’ll probably be on time, but if it’s a casual thing, he may not realize that he is inconveniencing you by being late. The purpose of this book is definitely not to disparage men with Asperger’s nor is it to discourage the women who love them.A sharp pair of scissors, also kept in a secret spot so they never vanish or get dulled when you most need them. Through therapy and counseling your AS male can learn that there are ways to behave that will ultimately benefit both him and you. It will also be of interest to counsellors working with couples where one partner has Asperger's Syndrome. Although it sounds quite Zen, it can be more than a bit frustrating to watch him become one with the television, bed, or computer when there are chores to be done or a world to explore. It gives them time to process the words, without getting confused by all those non-verbal things that are a distraction.