dannyboy65
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Currently I am seeing a woman that is 2 years older than me. We were both diagnosed with autism, her when she was 3 and me when I was 16. We are both high functioning but it takes her longer to get out of her shell but when she likes and trusts you she opens up a lot. She is very honest and open as I am too and I never hide things from her. It's her first relationship so I'm going at her pace and not rushing for anything we haven't even hugged yet but that will take time.
I've known her for 4 years now and liked her for a long time but recently told her how I felt. She was nervous at first but now she is extremely happy and told me she wouldnt mind being in a relationship with me. I took a few times to hangout and get her comfortable with me cause I knew all she needed was someone to take the time with her.
What infuriated me was my younger brother asking why i liked her cause she was weird. I said what do you mean and he said she's not even hot, so I said to me she is beautiful and if all your looking for is looks your never going to find someone right.
But I feel really great about her. She's the sweetest, kindest girl and I love having her around. Although we have our autism quirks, we understand them and don't judge each other. All my past relationships have been with women without autism and it was hard for me to try to fit their needs, but with her I feel like I can finally just be me and go at a pace we both like.
I sort of wanted to write this to say that yes people with autism want to date. Just how SAD sufferers feel, just remember your not alone and there are people who understand you, you just have to search. It also will not come right away like I said it took me years to find her and more years to build a friendship. I just want you guys to know you can do it too.
I've known her for 4 years now and liked her for a long time but recently told her how I felt. She was nervous at first but now she is extremely happy and told me she wouldnt mind being in a relationship with me. I took a few times to hangout and get her comfortable with me cause I knew all she needed was someone to take the time with her.
What infuriated me was my younger brother asking why i liked her cause she was weird. I said what do you mean and he said she's not even hot, so I said to me she is beautiful and if all your looking for is looks your never going to find someone right.
But I feel really great about her. She's the sweetest, kindest girl and I love having her around. Although we have our autism quirks, we understand them and don't judge each other. All my past relationships have been with women without autism and it was hard for me to try to fit their needs, but with her I feel like I can finally just be me and go at a pace we both like.
I sort of wanted to write this to say that yes people with autism want to date. Just how SAD sufferers feel, just remember your not alone and there are people who understand you, you just have to search. It also will not come right away like I said it took me years to find her and more years to build a friendship. I just want you guys to know you can do it too.
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