Love is like a drug, and you dont want to become addicted to the wrong person. Thank you for this blog and it's postings. And he takes all she says as a big rule for everything. Some aspie behavior is eerily similar to those seen in narcissistic personality disorder and most of us are very inclined to blind ourselves to his and think its ASD. I felt lied to and discarded. I suspect my husband is an undiagnosed aspie. Such a thoughtful response. I hope this doesnt sound too negative. I had NT siblings who could bring friends home, so I knew the problem was with my selection process, but I didn't have anyone to ask about such things. Not sure what you said is ASD. 1. Stumbling on this website has felt like such a relief. They frequently acted hard and insecure. But i found out he has a secret account where hes liking tiktoks of sexy girls dancing but he would be mad at me for talking about a boyband i like and unfollow every celebrity on my Instagram because he says he was jealous (we used to share accounts) and this made us fight and now we are definitely not ok. I will divorce him now as I dont trust him . Bipolar. You were energized and felt healed by this love. Its work, it doesn't come natural, so while its something we desire its work basically. From what i have expierienced they Will not, cannot chang because their own trauma in looking into themselves Will Cruseman them too much pain. Forgetting it, or filing it away, or ignoring it are all solutions for those with ASD. I got pretty upset today and he texted me back. My husband has Aspergers, but its not excusable that he blasts me for being old, ugly and fat. It all makes sense now. The problem for people on the Spectrum is that they think of love as a thing rather than a dynamic process. He cant just put his wife away on hold while gaming takes priority all the time! Its all about THEM. She was always smiling and had alot of positive energy. This time, when he resurfaces, and I believe he will, I wont make the mistake of getting back together. 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). Low empathy. How did the marriage get arranged? He never offered me any attention such as sex, affection or took any real interest in me. Hi Emily! Yes it is hardvery.if he is meant to come backhe will.in the meantime look after You..Your mental healthlove You! This is one of the biggest reasons. Changed how I communicated with him and stopped taking his bluntness personally. Let us know in the comments. He said you couldnt possibly be that sorry. I told him I didnt want to be a hurtful person, that I wanted to be someone he felt safe around. They wanted to fight. If you question him, he takes it personally. 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. If youre a member of the group, please register for the call to discuss The Silent Treatment on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 2:30 PM or Thursday, October 27 at 3:00 PM. One of the problems is that sociopaths and aspies can present similarly on the surface. Is overwhelming. I tried to make him interested in asperger's and understand the differences between us. Hallo! Reading these posts exemplify what I felt day to day with him. 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. In order to reduce anxiety Aspies often go silent or check out for days. An aspie who grew up with loud abusive parents has a reasonable chance of becoming loud and abusive themselves because in some cases, that's all they know. same thing happened to me.devastating.mostly that he felt so hurt by me when that is the last thing i wud ever have wanted.i just didnt understand what i was dealing. I remind people to take your down time in order to regroup emotionally. Was so attentive to me and my needs and every time we were together it was just, right. the feelings you have that is. And I mean down for days. Corey wayne is life and peak performance coach. Im none of those things but the Fg B part did get to my head because there are days anyone can be in a bad mood. Whatever the reason, the aspie change resistance kicks in. I have experienced the Silent Treatment 2 times now. I have been in a relationship for 10 months with someone with Aspergers. So not my style!! Did things improve? I,m there now my friend.. Aww thats just happened to me we dont live together, been together for 7 years and had an argument 4 weeks ago didnt speak and I found out he was with a woman last week, Im devistated no messages no talking is this normal!! Two days ago I sent him an understanding email, to try to let him know that Im not angry and that either way, whether he decided to break up with me or stay together, life would carry on calmly. Unless you live in Utopia or Disneyland, he will not maintain or learn. Hello , I especially expected this since we were basically inseperable, he had no other friends and he told me everything and always said how grateful he was to me, etc. But she cant use his issues to separate us and he cant use me to gain what he wants if that makes sense. What do you do when its your child that does this? In my view, whats described in this ASD persons advice is a total abandonment of the neurotypicals basic needs in what should be a moment of mutual expression between a couple when hurts have been inflicted. Source: www.anewmode.com 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. Very paranoid. I could tell from her persistent texts, calls, and voicemails that she was upset and had a hard time moving on, but I felt more relieved every day. I need to know where is ASD effort, energy application of counseling skills to do better by their NT spouse!??! This Is what is meant by detachment. unfortunately thats exactly what Im going through right now, even after I ended that relationship it still torments me every day to the point where I just cant get out. 6. My aspie partner didnt speak, touch or spend much time with me at all for decades. Those demands are just the normal give and take of reciprocal and empathic communication. I soon found we didnt have anything to talk about. Its a year later after my last comment. Thank you. Good evening all. Any update on what happened to you and your ex? I understand that Aspie's tell the truth and that she does not have romantic feelings for me. It is always US that has to compromise My bf was wonderful in the beginning. He was wonderful in the beginning, weird and adoreable. Aspies are constantly suffering but NTs expect us to pretend everything is fine so they feel comfortable in their fake contrived mindless materialistic world. every task I ask for help with stresses him out , and got forbid I make a list of things to do. Be kind to Yourself. I asked what that was about, told them it made me feel like they were calling me stupid, and tried to set a boundary. 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. I am so sorry Peter. Well discuss: How to recognize the abuse. Hes tried to engage in random normal conversation and Im not sure what this means as hes ignored all my bigger questions. 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. Suddenly, they began to take everything personally. Unfortunately many use the silent treatment to get away from the distress and never return to resolve the problem with the other person. He was mad that I contacted his friend ( I did it cuz I wanted advice how to handle this. We broke up over something so stupid. In fact it was the one of my anxiety attacks that upset our plans that triggered this latest shutdown. 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. You were accused of lies, emotional abuse, and of not caring. Please keep me updated and all the best!! I feel lost. NTs find this action offensive but its actually in their best interest. I finally asked if he wasnt attracted to me and he said it isnt me. When I was young, I knew when my mother didn't like a child that I brought round home. The silent treatment is really a cruel form of abuse and it includes more, like ignoring and shunning, and treating you as if your opinion doesn't count. He ghosted me out of the blue after one fight / tantrum he created, and stopped answering my messages, and never even broke up with me. Explain to him that he has the right to take time for himself if he needs to. i feel I have wasted years on this man who blames me for his misery yet i have devoted my life to our family . In this post, I want to look at some of the reasons why time management fails and some of the changes we can make to train ourselves to be better at it. Aspie shutdown and withdrawal is a big part of how autism affects relationships. As for discard that has happend about 10 years now. Hes my absolute everything and my whole life and future is with him. Like you all say. I suspect it will go on longer. All I feel is pain. What man ignores his wife and family? 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. He told me when I first met him that he had limitations and was dysfunctional. Other quirks. We are equally puzzled by the NT world. Im finding doing the right thing or predicting an outcome difficult and also having faith in someone so distant. It's generally not common for someone to actually HAVE Asperger's and also be a narcissist because a person with Asperger's usually has very little clue on what people say and mean while a narcissist is by definition able to interpret and manipulate others. He said hes ok but not talking to anyone cuz hes in his head and disconnected. This has been happening for years, I always make excuses, cover for him, go into debt, and then he carries on as if nothing has happened!! Im accepting that its over. 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. I'm sorry to say so, but its all such waffle to me. My confidence is rock bottom, i can never imagine meeting or trusting anyone again However, I also hope you wait to get some response. This page has made me realize there are others like me and it is somewhat comforting. He lives in a different city doesnt help. What I don't understand is that lets just say he did break up with me because he was overwhelmed and unhappy because I was unhappy, if he misses me now and wants to be with me why wouldn't he . She has cut off our entire family. Then when he was more hurt he started avoiding me and in the end when he was even more hurt he started hurting back on purpose e.g. He has been fixated on COVID intently all year and is obsessed. It is not too late. You took it for as long as you could, reasoning that they were insecure and suffering from mental illness. It has been a journey, im still trying to process many things, the gaslighting, and still have feelings that I was maybe the crazy needy person in the relationship. They were the ones who thought he might be on the spectrum. As a matter of fact some people(not just Aspies its a general psychological problem that can happen to anyone) deal with that kind of abuse by actually trying to make sure no one likes them so they can stay in their comfort zone. Sometimes I pretend so well I forget this is not true just a facade to get through Thanksgiving or Christmas of family trips! I tried to reconcile using best possible ways but in vain. Wow, maybe it's a gender issue, but I have never had a problem with being quiet about issues in a relationship. These robots are programmed different to othet people. I also offer monthly free webinars for course participants. Wow, Im so glad I found this page, with current posts still flowing in! I fell in love and thought we were soulmates. Look after You. For Aspies the silent treatment is not necessarily vindictive, but self preservation. I accepted that. I love him the way he is, but the silent treatment and being shut out kills me when he does it. I tried to keep it neutral but somehow, it just works better when explained from a male viewpoint. I fell into a deep pit..still there. The oppression of living with a loved one on the Spectrum is severe. Lets take a look at that word, with for a moment. Hopefully you are doing well now (and your friend too!) Run! I sometimes feel his a narcissistic person, but then I remind myself his an Aspie. It started way too intense (from his side), Idk but maybe he lovebombed me, he would take me to the best restaurants, have best dates, talk everyday for hours he invited me to meet his family. You'll feel better too, it just takes some time. It's a difficult question and the answers would vary considerably from one person to another and would depend greatly on the circumstances. 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Thank you so much, Kathy! It is difficult to imagine our relationship getting better because it feels likeI cant say anything negative, that hell shut me down, otherwise he feels free to criticize me whenever he wants, and with jokes. Stay tuned. He went through a period when he did not know what to do with his life, I tried to help but became frustrated with both the lack of direction as well as the lack of communication. Be yourselfstop toning it down..because you cannot as you say keep it up. He is extremely caring, loyal and goes out his way to make me feel special at times. Finally she told us she never wants to see us again . If the Aspie goes silent, we need to make them aware that this is a form of abuse and clearly explain that you will no longer be available to support them until they get support and they need. I think its his way of protecting himself and I think hes worried about saying the wrong thing. You cannot meet them. 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 . Now looking back, he may not have gotten the gist of "proactive" an misinterpreted what I was requesting as a committed relationship. This is july 21st. On the other hand, he wants me to be with him every weekend and all weekend long. As for not saying goodbye it was probably just too much and too hurtful for him. Now, of course, we clearly see it, but when she was growing up it was unclear. This false belief is based upon a need to feel safe in the world. Ive been married for 35 years, and cant take it anymore. I was happy, he was so into talking for hours. After 30 years what Ive noticed with my aspie husband is that hes only gotten worse and in fact at midlife he had a major crisis and left me. I know this is complex but the goal is to be brave, face your own fears, and be there for the other person first. You need to be there for you and your child. At home, they werent trying as hard anymore. However my old wounds from my mother and so fearful it would end I definitely think I sabotaged that relationship or he was just a charmer but the point being that when my husband was in jail I was bombarded with letters, calls. I decided not to tell anyone about my marriage and I learned to pretend. Alexios Zavras: He refuses to look for a job and plays video games all day, because he won't look I have to stay at my current job which I hate instead of going back to school like I want to. I decided to ask for a break of the relationship because I was on the verge of a mental breakdown as to how I felt invisible and not cared for. But it kills me. I am getting the silent treatment at the moment. I just wanted to share with you, so you dont feel so alone. In his world, gaming during every free minute has nothing do with his love. If you can do that you may have a relationship that gives you some sense of love. She never returned it and I felt foolish. 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. Or she would help him learn some Rules of Engagement. By the time I was in junior high, it was easier to keep my distance from people than to explain why I couldn't have them over. It is hard to hear that, feels a bit simplistic and sad after 9 years of being together. Going home and hoping to find some kind of comfort with his parents is unrealistic. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Why do you always ask how I feel? But the other side of the story is that NeuroTypicals want to believe they are safe in the world if they are empathic. The support i gave my aspie boyfriend was at detriment to my own mental health. I feel the ball is in his hands now. At least I know that we are not alone. YOUR HEART. I think you did an excellent job of expressing the perspective of an Autist. He discarded me 2 weeks ago. I feel awful saying this but I have resentment. He said it would be a disaster and that he doesnt want a scene. He also gave me the silent treatment the who day. Sometimes I feel that he clearly loves me; sometimes it is a connection when we are just simply together. Part of me understand what is going on in his mind and wants to support while the other just knows it is not my responsibility to heal wounds rooted in his childhood and I need to preserve myself. Sometimes when I find I click with someone and they want to become friends or more I get nervous. We have hidden this from his family and I make him look like an awesome husband and dad in front of his parents, aunts, uncles, cousins. Aspie shutdown and withdrawal is a big part of how autism affects relationships. Which I said to him once and he blew it all out of proportion. But I still havent got an answer. When you have an empathy dysfunction as our Aspies do, they have no idea that you also have anxiety and depression. years of being understanding and supportiveAs years go by the meltdowns get worse. he always helps n If you can get outi appreciate some cannotrunkeep running and never look back. This time, I want to look at self esteem and depression; Self Esteem The aspie relationship with themselves is tedious at best. The inner turmoil is unbearable. Others will appreciate your gifts. Yours is the closest because anything I suggest, he shuts me down. 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. I am in a similar situation and it sucks. He constantly will just get dressed and leave and then come back surprised I got worried about him. It is not true that they cant lie. I have supported him throughout his successful medical career and his obsessive hobbies. I guess I just needed to vent to people who know what I'm going through. Really? 2. Thank you for having the courage to comment on this tough subject. That made sense. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. I apologized to him. It lasted this long because we have our own homes. Also I want you to consider that what you perceive as demands, or very dramatic expressions of emotions by NTs is perceived quite differently by NTs. I went to say hello, and she looked away and kept walking. Im sorry by any mistake. Now Im not sure were even in the same book. If he is unwilling to work on developing more interpersonal skills, you will always feel alone. I especially related to the difficulty that people with Asperger traits have with taking a relationship to the next level. To learn more just click on the Meetup logo on my website. I am probably the only person who can help Bianca and Howard find relief from their paranoia because I know them very well and I know the dynamic of autism infused paranoia. I feel me and him will not meet for a few months as that what his intention seems to be like. If so, they'll typically add 12.5 mg each week until the dosage provides the desired . How can he just shut off after being so intimate. Your partner had seen the worst of you and loved it deeply, but suddenly this tiny detail was catastrophic. Then unblocked me and told me that how much of a big mistake it was on my part to call his number few times in a row. Your decision to protect yourself came at the expense of losing someone you cared for (and cared for you). 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. I feel I need to practice detachment which might help mine and his relationship work. NTs tend to be very dramatic when expressing emotions which feels like they are being manipulative. Its torture. I'm having a similar experience, very interested and then total withdrawal. However he still has not responded in any way and Im in a constant state of anxiety as I cant help feeling rejected. So its a matter of waiting to see when he is ready to talk. One day he went to the extreme and this was followed by silence treatment. She was such sweet kind loving girl before this happened. At first when he was just a bit hurt he reacted by getting angry at me. THEIR needs, wants. Intelligent, witty, socializes really well with his group of friends. I knew deep down he loved me, I loved him but I could not keep subjecting myself to the pain and rejection. Once he told me she doesnt believe psychopaths exist, that it is an illusion. 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. A good therapist would help him set a schedule for gaming for example. I feel that the foundation of everything is super solid, but she's very overwhelmed by what to me seem sometimes like the simplest misunderstandings. 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. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. You are a free human being who can decide for herself if she wants time apart or if she wants to be in this relationship. Life with Aspergers: Why do Aspies Suddenly Back Off in Relationships (Part 2) Is it up to me to open the lines of communication or is it up to him? Get a cat or dog if you want someone to truly love you and be pleased to see youseriously. Now of course it is like we lost her completely. But since he got a new job and everything start messy up. As you noted, regardless of gender, the issues for NTs are the same. Im always angry snd acting out , so Im the problem and believe I have failed miserably. However, if you can stop the gaslighting, and silent treatment, and general verbal abuse fairly early on, it is possible to eke out positive changes. He had surgery and couldn't go out for a while, he got laid off, he had a bit of a cancer scare, we went on lots of trips, and I was there for him when these all happened. Which makes me feel Im unwanted but he stated he loves me.. Once I said that he shut down. 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. It all was going very well, until one day I kind of found that he was lying about the location he was in, so I confronted him about it, and my mistake (I called him more than a few times in a row), he blocked my number. This is the third in a series of articles designed to explore some of the issues and concerns that arise around what is currently called Asperger's syndrome, which will soon be incorporated into . I;m 45yo and have AS, was diagnosed at age 39. But Im sad because her company was a very positive thing in my life. 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. I went through a lot of silent treatments and neglect but whats worse is that he cheated on me. He cant lie very well. How can a positive diagnosis of Asperger's help an News: Stunning Examples of Autistic Child Abuse. He left me alone every evening instead of having spending time with me. Being blocked or froze out for days is really destroying. This is one of the things that leads me to think he has Aspergers/ASD. I have dedicated 15 years to this marriage, most spent alone, crying, confused, angry, fussing, yearning and not Im resentful. My biggest advice to you all is to research trauma bonding. Wow. Things eventually got weird. Thank you. hes checked into a hotel and has told me its for peacof mind and to think of only him self for a change. I was told I have to accept that. And often also NTs react like that. Ive been in situations where Ive been verbally, physically (not hit but indirectly shoved or broke something/thrown something at me) and emotionally abused by my partner during his outbursts. And in the intoxicating whir of this new relationship, your existential despair became a thing of the past. Also I want to know is it something I did that made him act like this ? If you canMove onRun You are walking a tightrope. He simply has not been able to verbalize that he has feelings for me. What I cant stand is not feeling like Im on stable ground ever. Its called sulking or Silent Treatment or Ghosting. They are blinkered to their own faults. When I read what people have written about their needs I automatically glaze over and skip to the next bit of story. I ve read so much on how to try and understand Aspergers and to make our marriage last. He does better than me, but still we both are pretty awkward depending on the setting. I am now at the end of a very long aspie relationship. They suggested that sociopaths were so common that most workplaces (small business) had at least one or two. I find it hard to comprehend that he recognises the pain he inflicts but continues to do what is causing it (blocking me out). And finally, as for the devastating Experience i Know what you mean and i'm with you. A lot of people with autism may find it hard to tell a fake friend from a true friend. Its happened before.and it usually takes me to approach him. You felt like the luckiest person on the planet. Unlike me those things don't interest him. The thought of interacting with her became increasingly stressful and the stress became physically debilitating, so I spent a lot of time in bed recovering from the pain (shut down). I am assuming u have married. It feels very good to meet someone who can follow you in conversations that you can't have with most people. I wasnt aware of the condition, but did my slight bit of research. I would be honoured to share my story if it helps in any form. I had been putting up with so much crap all day, and he said a few choice words, and I just lost control of my temper and let him have it, calling him miserable, a dark cloud, his whole family miserable (true; his dad is a delusional narcissist), noting how he couldnt deal with our ASD kiddo & fomented his meltdowns. 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. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. I try to comfort her in her bad times. One way to stay calm when your Aspie gives you the silent treatment, is to remind yourself that they may mean nothing by it. He told me about his condition in our first meeting and said he is not looking for anything serious. If anyone is ND and reading this could they kindly shed some light. Got defensive over nothing. It was good to understand it in an intellectual way, but still a year later my feelings don't follow reason. If we stay together longer, you'll . Many couples have learned how to cope with these situations by creating their own personal rules for engagement. He left a long term relationship to be with me, he has a child, also on the spectrum. You are not asking for too much, but your husband needs a good therapist too. By expressing my feelings to her, she completely backed away. I hope you join our group meetings to get the support that means so much when we feel this alone. You do when its your child that i contacted his friend ( i did cuz! Taking his bluntness personally wasnt aware of the things that leads me to think of only self. If we stay together longer, you & # x27 ; ll typically add 12.5 mg week... Disaster and that she does not have romantic feelings for me better by NT! 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