You felt like you were with Dr. Jekyll and Mr(s). You werent judgemental; you just wanted them to get help. The silent treatment is painful, but it helps to remember that its not my fault. Trauma Bond is very real. He has his family, he has to work through his fear and anxiety which would be extreme at the moment. I was no longer of any use because i dared to ask for support with menopause. Thank you for your candid post. Look after You x. Lucy, Wow, I am so sorry for what you have been through. 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). I have serious concerns that my husband might have Aspergers. I feel betrayed and hurt. He avoided me, cut off all contact with me and put all blame on me. Its as if they just dont get that other people matter. My ex aspie partner doesnt even want anything to do with his own child. One day Ill have enough courage to do so too. Believe it or not, this is quite common for Aspies. They fail to take into consideration the person into their reasoning. So yeah, as the title says, I never had a date with anyone in my life, but I was wondering how dating is going for other aspies. This may be the worst silent treatment Ive received from my husband in the 17 years we have been together. I'm sure a few of those potential friends wondered what happened when they didn't get asked back after I'd been to their homes, even though I clearly liked them. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". 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). Doesnt do check ins or check ups on me. Actually, admitting they didnt know something actually became a common and exhausting theme. I'm confused and frustrated. I wish desperately he would wake up and smell the madness, and do something about it. Do not marry this man. Can he learn better relationship skills? We too went through bouts of hyperfocus, honeymoon phases and then he would back off for a minute and then come around again. Let me help a little. 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. . When I asked him is it something I did he said its how he is. You had a purpose, and the purpose was to prove your love and devotion. He is giving me the silent treatment and I am completely devastated. 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). My aspie husband took a very harsh decision to divorce me within couple of months of marriage without assigning any reason. He is very high functioning. His father had narcissism and was very ugly about my husbands learning disabilities. My anxiety is in overdrive and Im scared to keep bombarding him when I know this might push him away but I also need answers and some form of communication. He has no right to take that decision away from you. He discarded me 2 weeks ago. Love is like a drug, and you dont want to become addicted to the wrong person. Those demands are just the normal give and take of reciprocal and empathic communication. She never returned it and I felt foolish. I feel awful saying this but I have resentment. Did things improve? You cannot meet them. Kathy, So they offer logical explanations and when those dont work, they often resort to the silent treatment. Again I said that I would talk if they would stop yelling. You deserve a loving normal individual in your life who can have a date with you, talk to you, look you in the eyes, hold your hand, kiss you. why it's so important to learn more about your partner's condition. I was making conversation in an IM and he took it as an insult. Run! Ive been with him for 35 years so weve made it work. Life with Aspergers: Why Do Aspies Suddenly Back-Off in Relationships? When I brought up how he doesn't express how he feels or take proactive steps he backed off a bit. 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. Seriously. This time, I want to look at self esteem and depression; Self Esteem The aspie relationship with themselves is tedious at best. I need to know where is ASD effort, energy application of counseling skills to do better by their NT spouse!??! Meltdowns are the norm. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. There is so much I could say about your post. He started something hes never done before, these weird, business-y emails to discuss logistics. Aspies dont ask themselves about how you feel about things, so we need to point it out in a way they will understand. X. Omg you only called him that? Hi Emily! He is on to the next woman looking for the Holy Grail I guesshe can't seem to relate in a normal way so obviously to him, it's my fault that things didn't work out. Please, take your focus off him and onto you and your child. His behavior is not about you, but a demonstration of his disability. We havent had sex which is on me bc Ive truthfully lost attraction. Now he thinks I am stalker (he believes in these conspiracy theories, his special interest). What is Aspergers Syndrome. We are amazing together when times are good but any criticism he cant take. February 3, 2021 / 1:08 pm (MST) I don't expect him to provide for me or anything like that, I have always been good with money so I have a lot saved up for when I go back to school, but he spends every cent on video games and nonsense. I am struggling to the point of losing my mind and my health and my aspie husband is of no help. Over the course of months and months, Id send emails and texts, and hed just reply with the same sterile text, "Sorry youre hurting" or something like that, leaving no room for conversation or reconciliation. I had nothing left, but mistrust. Unfortunately not. Ie; do you consider us together at the moment. I was in a relationship with an undiagnosed Aspie. 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. I pointed out that we hadnt talked in three months and he agreed that was the case. They had no judgement about what most would consider to be broken or weird. I spent a lot of years struggling with my own NeuroDivergent family, so when I developed this course, I had that suffering as a backdrop for my words. It IS abuse. Much love to you and your little one. Nevertheless it feels like abuse doesnt it? Hello all, from what I read alot of people start out strong in relationships but then grow weaker and weaker as they expose more of there traits and stop reading the other person. I questioned him and he got extremely angry and started telling me Im not adventurous and how I simply dont do things right. If we went to dinners and didnt drink he would barely talk, that made me anxious. Does anyone have any tips on how to get back in touch with her? I started feeling like a puzzle piece that anyone could fill if they were OK with parallel play and doing what he wants to do all weekend. Unfortunately, I do have to acknowledge that there are some people out there who take advantage of others. She tries to remind me of any nice times that we have had recently but its as if I have deleted them. I called his parents and his sister to tell them how much I loved him and that I respected his need for space and that my thoughts and prayers were with them all especially my boyfriend. But the pain they inflict is devastating. When we first dated, he was so sweet and responsive in person. Dealing with the same. This is the second time he has left the relationship even through he has said on many occasions that he wont find anyone better then me. Elizabeth, They suggested that sociopaths were so common that most workplaces (small business) had at least one or two. 19 yrs. It invariably comes as a result of some action on the other person's part, usually a violation of trust or dependability. What should I do? 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. Hi! Something terrible happened to me and my partner last week but mainly to me, a violation of my privacy and my partner who is aspie felt as though his pride was damaged and now blames me for what has happened. I hear your pain and share your feelings of devastation. You Matter. It will be a long, cold, lonely, life. It makes me feel Ive not done enough to deserve being loved. I too have been dating an undiagnosed aspie Male for the last 2 years. It has nothing to do with you in particular. My biggest advice to you all is to research trauma bonding. Ive been married for 35 years, and cant take it anymore. When I was young, I knew when my mother didn't like a child that I brought round home. This book discusses the science behind Aspie behavior and how you can initiate the rules of engagement that help your Aspie give you the emotional support that you need. Is this what you want for your future ? I am usually super patient and either keep silent or try to gently discuss it while he changes the subject or agrees with me but doesnt change. Associated conditions, such as a sleep disorder or ADHD, can make driving challenging, too. Strange question I know, but it is sometimes overwhelming as a woman to feel that there is no man out there who understands. 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 . You need to be Mother Theresa to stay in a relationship like this. But Im sad because her company was a very positive thing in my life. I could go on and on but why!!?? When I read your post, I thought I had written it, because I went through the exact same thing. I am assuming u have married. How does an autistic man behave in a relationship? You learned to trust. You were going to be a hero, and you finally had a way to make all that was good about you useful. I really like her a lot, shes an unbelievably beautiful, poetic person, who has such a true heart. Then it starts all over again. I am disappointed at you because you hurt me and I refuse to discuss the concerns becuase I struggle with me putting others first. That helped. Hyde. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 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 please help me someone. I'm so glad I ran across this blog post. the whole relationship is completely strained, sex was good but robotic like a routine pattern.a cuddle not a warm embrace. He went from loving me to cutting me out of his life behaving like he was single, telling me things had changed and he never loved me. I told him I thought we should take some space so he can figure out whats going on. She told me she was going to pull away. Hallo! I did approach him with what I had researched but he was totally insulted. I was able to withdraw from the relationship without guilt or regret because it was the only way to stop me from hurting her. Especially if they use defence measures to cope with being hurt. 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? Simple things he just said he was not going to do or change for me or anyone. Self-help guides and traditional couples therapy arent going to fix these differences. Just herejust here. I wish there were an easy way to find an affordable professional to help with marital and issues. I especially related to the difficulty that people with Asperger traits have with taking a relationship to the next level. What man ignores his wife and family? 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. And when he comes out of it he wont even know that it was painful for me, and thats okay. She was defensive. You found that truth-telling vulnerability, worldly wisdom, and zealous wonder refreshing. I care about her and want my friend back. Im always angry snd acting out , so Im the problem and believe I have failed miserably. You felt so intensely, youd give your life to prove to your partner their worth. I generally like to stay positive on this blog and assume that people are not necessarily "evil" but simply misguided. You are not alone Ashley. 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.. I would appreciate any advice to understand what happened with him, I am just a very emotional person and this has made me really depressed. The magic was being replaced with a dull routine. Many on the Spectrum would be horrified by the trauma inflicted on you. These people need a government health warning stamped on their head. I've had this happen to me, and it's quite devastating. There are times to be kind and supportive. Aspie shutdown and withdrawal is a big part of how autism affects relationships. The tools presented in Loving Someone with Asperger's Syndrome will help you build intimacy and improve the way you and your partner communicate. I asked him to put the kids before himself and not cause them any anguish by watching the way he is treating me. Over the years I have learned to live my life and be me. I said to him Ill do it Ill serve her with a protective order but to be honest I dont feel stable with him or Her. He calls my family horrible things and he talks about me being an Aspie as if it were a terrible thing. It can be really hard to understand someone who thinks so differently from me. I think my husband is an un-diagnosed Aspy. You saw shifts, where the eyes that once glittered with unbridled passion and wonder went flat and dark. I have lived this. There are probably posts on here about it; I'm not sure. I am wondering if you ever spoke to your friend again or if the relationship just ended? Tbh at this point I already suspected he may be ASD or on the spectrum. 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. So you guessed it. Hi, this comment is to firstly test if I can delete it after I post. The very dramatic emotions are just the comfort of expressing emotions along with ideas, whereas Aspies tend to keep these things separate as if they are unrelated. Heres my question. His silence is profoundly impacting me and has slammed me into serious anxiety and depression. I need the break away from it all. 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. People generally feel safe if they believe they can solve all problems. You are here: the ranch radio station charlie o in the morning; lovers' lane murders solved; why do aspies suddenly back off in relationshipshow much to pay rabbi for baby naming. I tried to reach out and talk about what happened, our feelings and he shut me down saying it has no sense to talk about that and that all has already been said. I just discovered my husband was has ASD(undiagnosed) but still its pretty obvious once you know what to look for! This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. So if he wont talk to the Rabbi or a psychologist, take yourself and the kids to these professionals. 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. But since he got a new job and everything start messy up. All so validating. But the conversation may be aborted yet again by a meltdown. I lost everything including me x, My Aspergers partner walked out on me and our 2yr old son last week but before hand we was talking about our future together, he made me a love song which he sang on his hands and knees, he took me to expensive restaurant to treat me But then he stayed out at his parents where his dad is dying from cancer and he came back in a mood with me, I asked him for hug and told him I had missed him he pushed me away and said he doesnt want a hug from me and that it feels weird touching me and that he cant take it no more, he put that he was single on Facebook I give him something to eat and left him alone, next day he woke up he didnt calm down over night instead he got his clothes and left us and went back to his parents and now hes saying he doesnt love me or want to be with me but if this was true why did he do all that he did for me just the other week before he left. How are you going now. Aspie-neurotypical relationships often start out with intense passion, then fizzle and devolve into disaster. And sometimes he will shut down and while being silent send a news article to me about something funny or relating to my likes. In the beginning things were amazing. Hes so resistant to being diagnosed, he refuses clearly. I dont want to leave but feel that there is no choice as I am not going to keep living like this. I am so sorry that you were abused and traumatized. He was super patient with me. I do not want to grow in this relationship if it is all in my head. We know that many problems cannot be fixed. So, in the simple case, it's just components and relationships -- then the devil's in the details. Hes my absolute everything and my whole life and future is with him. You could relate, and the past injustices against your new love caused you such . So to save alot of heartbreak, upset and unecessary mental grief for all..be true to who you really are. Change Resistance. I actually feel better already :). Also taking walks together. Was married 10 years the first time, about 3 years too long, before I finally left and almost 11 this time and its complicated. Each is shaped by their background, their upbringing, their beliefs and their local customs. Finally she told us she never wants to see us again . How can I sleep with someone and move forward with no feedback? Each episode just makes me want him less. I go between empathy and feeling like a victim of narcissistic abuse. He also gave me the silent treatment the who day. I havent seen her since 2005. I am now at the end of a very long aspie relationship. I was thinking that if Im going to try and support him, I need to have some assurance that he wants to take our relationship seriously! In other words, since he loves you, why does he have to show it. I often think what could I have done differently if I had understood this condition more but its safe to say this is an extremely complex condition that most NTs cannot understand without a lot of support and help. I paid the price for the next 30 years. My husband has Aspergers, but its not excusable that he blasts me for being old, ugly and fat. Everyone remarks how he never spoke to anyone but me, and nobody at work liked him at all (people thought he was weird, awkward, anti social, rude, cold, etc). He only talked to me to gaslight me and ignores all my messages. He has cast me aside for the second time, saying he doesnt have the energy for me, and I know I wont hear from him for months. Its totally private but is unique in that both NeuroTypical and NeuroDiverse can participate. Now Im not sure were even in the same book. I too am dating an Aspie. The problem for people on the Spectrum is that they think of love as a thing rather than a dynamic process. 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