That's how they think adults are supposed to behave. A lot of times, my mother advises me by asking have you tried ? Or shell say you have to do! And usually all those are what I have done, which makes me feel worse about myself. After a few days he tells me he thought things would be different this time but he freaked out got depressed and wanted to be alone. And most of all this shutting down after he is triggered by something. My gut and my heart tells me he'll come around again and that something just triggered his breakdown and I just need to give him space but man, this is killing me! 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. I don't want to spend my energy understanding something I am not interested in. I sat there watching the TV thinking how miserable my life was. Says he will call me or see me again soon, then disappears again? 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. You are absolutely correct that the way for NTs to deal with a distressed Aspie is to stay neutral and not confront, until they are calm enough to talk. I feel he does that as he is trying to save himself from an emotional breakdown? Hello , He asked me a month before, how are you feeling about me and my behavior. I'm sorry you had this experience with your boyfriend. He has said that he wants to have children with me but then has also been on dating sites. I said I'd like to check in and see how she is feeling and tell her how I feel. Please take care of yourself. In other words, since he loves you, why does he have to show it. Being married to an aspie is a very lonely road to be on. His father is dying and things will definitely change. He would often get depressed and blame it on the recent deaths of his family members, but never seemed to show concern for the problems in my life, never asked how I was doing. 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. the feelings you have that is. I believe his communication can improve because Ive seen it improve. Once the Lovebombing phase overbe prepared for WAR! The worst came when they started attacking your core character. 14 years later he contacted me that we had unfinished business. I'm an NT woman with Aspie traits, so I *get* why my Aspie guy felt he had to back off, but it doesn't help lessen the frustration of being helpless to change that he backed off. He moves on as if i never was..never existed. Im going through a hard time at the moment. Or she would help him learn some Rules of Engagement. We were supposed to have dinner at his parent's the next day with my family as well and he still wanted to go through with that. Im worried hes using this time to move on but wants to know Im still there to make it easier on him. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Aspies can help by making more efforts to communicate, even if it means resorting to written forms. But, a person with cancer has millions of resources that are helpful to understand cancer and what it means and future options. To even begin to resolve these issues, youre going to have to understand each other. I have serious concerns that my husband might have Aspergers. you want to chat and resolve but they just dont think its important. This is happening to me too. You given me a starting place to help make some decisions. So I asked, so its okay for you to do that to others, but others cant do that to you? And they said Yes. I told them that was hypocritical and they didnt have anything to say but were mad as hell. Its work, it doesn't come natural, so while its something we desire its work basically. With age I can tell you it gets worse every single day. I asked if he could just send me an emoji daily so I know hes ok I have in other comments recently identified as having self-recognized (male) Aspie characteristics (and online tests I've seem to lean heavily in that direction). I have no words. She was the first and only person to love me for me and being with her was the best few months of my life. AND IT FEELS GREAT! How to take back your life, whether they get it or not. Cherie. hes checked into a hotel and has told me its for peacof mind and to think of only him self for a change. Its tough and if they wont work with us, then it all falls apart. I would be honoured to share my story if it helps in any form. This time, it was a particularly nasty fight, and I said some cruel things they were true, but they were cruel. (Part 1) Another thing to consider is that many of us are far better at sex than romance or love. Hallo! So is mine. Run! Unfortunately many use the silent treatment to get away from the distress and never return to resolve the problem with the other person. I want out of all of this. I have issues with work place/school relationships not progressing to the next level. He doesnt like that I hike and run, and write mystery novels and has said Im a terrible writer. A few weeks ago I asked my boyfriend to go and stay with his parents for a while as I needed some space to focus on myself and my son. He cannot forgive or forget anything; he loves giving me the silent treatment; he calls me a fucking bitch and constantly makes threats to leave me; he is a very sick man. So, make sure you focus on a career, hobbies, friends and make a happy life for yourself. I feel embarrassed and stupid for what Im tolerating but I am so in love and so hopeful. Those are questions I am wondering as well. He then moped around work looking lost and depressed for a while, but never made an effort to talk to me even though we worked super close together, and hed even go out of his way to avoid me at any cost (in the hallway, elevator, etc.) Tell me what do I need to do? People with Asperger's syndrome tend to be higher functioning than other individuals on the autism spectrum. Dont take this on yourself. In other cases, aspies who grew up in those circumstances do a complete a. He recently left this job for good, and not only ignored me for 9 whole months while we worked closely together day after day, but on his very last day, he wrote long cards to everyone at work saying bizarre things, like how much he'll miss them, he loves them, they were his friends, etc..and he wrote me one sentence that said, "Good luck in the future"something sterile and cold like that. I explained this but like all other NTs she didnt understand and assumed I was exaggerating. He never starts a conversation. He hasnt spoke, touched or prayed w me . Be prepared to lose yourself along the way. Actually even a tentative diagnosis might be a good first step for us because although I brought up this issue to him months ago, he keeps being in denial. But its difficult as Im such a caring, loving compassionate person. I read a book a few years ago on "sociopaths in the workplace" and I was stunned by the figures. I think this may be the key. He cant even be bothered to send me an emoji They Discard, just Like Narcissist. Without empathy, NeuroDiverse folks need a strong moral code to keep from slipping into narcissism. Ive been married for 35 years, and cant take it anymore. I was so happy that a woman I liked invited me somewhere. I started dating this guy for last few months. On the other hand, he wants me to be with him every weekend and all weekend long. He is trying to immigrate to Canada. I dont know what to do and Im at the point where I cant talk to my friends or family because I feel judged for what Im enduring and no one who hasnt experienced a relationship with a ND person understands that not everything is a premeditated choice or intentionally malicious. Yet he doesnt seem interested in responding. I'd like to say that aspies aren't like this but I'm sure there are a few. If . 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. Even screamed at, and things thrown/punched walls. Trauma Bond is very real. However, he still doesnt want me on social media and I havent met his parents. Hope you are well whatever happened. And finally, as for the devastating Experience i Know what you mean and i'm with you. Thank you. They repress their true identity to fit in What should I do? I wish there were an easy way to find an affordable professional to help with marital and issues. I am disappointed at you because you hurt me and I refuse to discuss the concerns becuase I struggle with me putting others first. Narcissists exist at many levels of society and are not limited to one diagnosis. If the other person isnt ready yet to hear your feelings, then what you are supposed to do is give them the time to be ready. We have a happy ending, he came back to me and we are still together, he worked through his grief, which was an extremely difficult time for the both of us. Its a difficulty, not an excuse. My boyfriend knows I have anxiety issues and that his silent treatment only makes them worse, and yet he seems incapable of doing anything about it. He won't answer texts or e-mails or phone calls. How do you deal with an autistic lover? The aspie may find it easier to go quiet and say nothing than to speak their mind. he drifts off in conversations and looses interest in what I say. I was everything to him, love of his life, you name it. But, those flaws seemed to be their favorite parts of you. We seem to be able to get along then he started saying I talk to much. Thank you for having the courage to comment on this tough subject. She just turned 36 in December. Why does your aspie partner sometimes shut. well my happiness only lasted 2 months after we had a great night, dinner movie, wine we even joked around. That helped. Also, a weekly lunch date is helpful. I need to know where is ASD effort, energy application of counseling skills to do better by their NT spouse!??! What man ignores his wife and family? Sometimes they would try to be what they thought people around them wanted them to be. Thank god for this site, I am sane! If I hadnt been sucked in by his showering of gifts, complements and attentive behaviour (obviously all from a text book) which stopped as soon as he moved in, I would of ran a mile. He also gave me the silent treatment the who day. Ive presented him with two examples of responses as I read that this can be helpful to someone with ASD to not feel so overwhelmed by over analysing their response. But at a certain point you have to move on. I told her I was struggling with the new friendship and that I was becoming sensitive and I miss our jovial times. 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. 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. This is july 21st. It will be a long, cold, lonely, life. I felt alone all the time, even though he was phisically there. Good evening all. He would lie that hes asleep but hes awake and ignoring my calls or texts. But I still havent got an answer. 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. Ive been slowly setting boundaries but this last one of no more name calling has set him into a silent shutdown for a week so far. I am completely helpless and i have no idea what to do. 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