I try to keep that in mind that they are NOT being vindictive but just the stress and ASD wiring causing the shutdown and silent, avoidance treatment. Sometimes, it's not the depression but the depression medication itself which is responsible for the strain on the relationship. If you can do that you may have a relationship that gives you some sense of love. Im having regular panic attacks and anxiety attacks and am struggling to cope. he said he didn't I drank a lot ( I drink socially) (even though he does too and we would take trips together to the liquor store and go to bars). This is in jeopardy now. It was just the totality of feeling taken for granted and unappreciated. Not everyone with ASD takes this narcissistic path, but when they do it is devastating. Hope you'll feel better soon! 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. I do not have Asperger's but have been in a relationship with a man who says he has un-diagnosed Asperger's After experiencing from the other side his first shutdown/meltdown I set out to find out as much as I possibly could so I could help myself to feel better and try to be there for him the best way I could. I was hurt that this woman I like is now talking about random guys with me. No matter what he does for me or buys me.he throws it back at me. I also believe that it might not get better because two people need to talk and adjust to be in a relationship, and that shows he cant talk about anything that makes him uncomfortable. Your decision to protect yourself came at the expense of losing someone you cared for (and cared for you). Hallo! . What is hard to understand is we have good times. It never occurs to them that you might be devastated. But what we can do, is be authentic and build a meaningful life. If you cannot runchildren..healthfinancial then forge a life without them in it. Its work, it doesn't come natural, so while its something we desire its work basically. You felt attacked. He left a long term relationship to be with me, he has a child, also on the spectrum. They are not good at hiding lies but they are good at confusing you so you no longer know which way is up. I got hurt. I so understand Dotty.. Ive expressed Im aware of whats happening but that I dont know where it leaves us now. You started feeling free to say what you really felt, to talk about things dark and uncomfortable, things that would make most people think you were crazy. Whether you are Brazilian, or French, or South African, we all know what it is like to live with Aspies. I know they dont mean harm but they are harmful to me. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. She is my daughter and I will always love her. They started screaming at me at the drive through window taco place. Why can't you focus on reliable information, like facts?" Girl: "You're weird. Yes our group is international and includes video conferences, teleconferences, message boards. i feel I have wasted years on this man who blames me for his misery yet i have devoted my life to our family . I'm an NT currently in a relationship with an AS, and this topic is extremely helpful. She has cut off our entire family. You learned to trust. How does autism affect intimacy? Many on the Spectrum would be horrified by the trauma inflicted on you. I watched videos. I dont know how you al take this for weeks or even years.. There was this big thing that had been planned, this trip or a friends wedding or a family holiday, and you had your first real fight. Its a difficulty, not an excuse. I'm confused and frustrated. The support i gave my aspie boyfriend was at detriment to my own mental health. 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. Many ASD actually do better with sertraline, an antidepressant, because they lack seratonin, so maybe youre dealing with something else. I'm so glad I ran across this blog post. Speaking with anyone who can relate would be such a huge blessing. By expressing my feelings to her, she completely backed away. I showed screenshots of our convos to my friends. We went through a serious disagreement about her choice of partners. Silence again. My aspie husband still miserable having left but refuses to look at his own behaviours or get help . Ive tried to write and text, but complete silence. Be yourselfstop toning it down..because you cannot as you say keep it up. I didnt know till it was too late. When hes out he falls back into as I call it living in his own world. Is this about me or is it a sad effort to keep away a world he does not understand? 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 really do. That helped. he always thinks of others and never forgets my birth day. Will he be better with her? It's challenging to be on the NT end to say the least sometimes, but the blog post and all the comments really helped shine a light on a lot of things for me. I do not know where we are. 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. We spent the night together and next morning he was different. Ive done so much research on line and his father had it pretty badly and his older son has been diagnosed. Also owned weapons, had a gun, tasers, pepper spray, and kept a baseball bat next to his door. Even when hes hurt you. We were coworkers, only mildly acquainted. he always helps n You might want to be careful with this. No call no text .. nothing. Providing no-cost, ad-free, high-quality articlesby autistic writers and professionals. Not that I am aware of. I hold people rather strictly to agreements that they make. Asperger's syndrome is a neurobiological, developmental disorder related to autism. 3. Strange question I know, but it is sometimes overwhelming as a woman to feel that there is no man out there who understands. By making it so it feels more acceptable Easier to deal with, but dont be mistaken It is abusive behavior nonetheless and they will not change. 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. I was everything to him, love of his life, you name it. One weekend she was going to visit old college friends and they like to party. I hope they can find peace. I feel this is his coping mechanism and his comfort zone. My biggest advice to you all is to research trauma bonding. His father had narcissism and was very ugly about my husbands learning disabilities. He will continue on his path of destruction, appealing to him is a complete waste of time. We are both bright and have completed graduate degrees, but have had many struggles in our marriage as well as in maintaining friendships. If so, they'll typically add 12.5 mg each week until the dosage provides the desired . 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). The whole 3 years he was sexting other people whilst pretending to be a girl and when i found out he told me he loved me and wont do it again and that it was his only outlet because no one knows he is bi. Others will appreciate your gifts. I love him dearly. To even begin to resolve these issues, youre going to have to understand each other. Look after You x. Lucy, Wow, I am so sorry for what you have been through. I am Nothing. I asked if he could just send me an emoji daily so I know hes ok His mental state is his business and it isnt about you and nobody is entitled to insights into his mental state etc. Here he comesto yet again suck out your very souland Youbecause of trauma bond..you let them inoh my godthe times i have done this!!? Their actions are devastating and to the point its making me physically sick. Why Do Aspies Suddenly Back-Off in Relationships? I just want things to return to normal, because now Id know what to expect and how to handle things and stop taking things personally. You seem like remarkable people who deserve love and attention and effort from anyone you chose to love. I must have broken up with him at least ten times and thought about it even more. What are your thoughts on this? Why Do Aspies Suddenly Back-Off in Relationships? I dont know whether this is the end?! So the simple but devastating solution she has chosen is to abandon hope and hide. I had nothing left, but mistrust. I know that a lot of us, including me, struggle with social interactions, like understanding others because of the innuendoes and the unspoken for example, but also being understood by others and to behave in a way . I soon found we didnt have anything to talk about. Yes it is hardvery.if he is meant to come backhe will.in the meantime look after You..Your mental healthlove You! He is a silent spouse who only talks when spoken to and then its 50 questions to get more information. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. he told me he was ready for a serious relationship, I would spend the night over on his days off and he was very attentive to me and just a sweetheart, although he wasn't too affectionate I still liked him that way, I just thought that was the way he was.He did mention one of his brothers was autistic but i didn't mind that at all. Nevertheless it feels like abuse doesnt it? (If youre a NT in an NT/AS relationship, please feel free to join this group.). Her personality changed within 1 month. I understand its a disability and for that I will always make compromise because it is my choice to be with him. Does Aspergers skip generations? I became at peace living without him but would be distressed because how absent he was in this break, where I thought he would have to be doing points to win me back. He has said that he wants to have children with me but then has also been on dating sites. Even though he says we are just different and that nobody is wrong, and that we get along great and have a strong connection, he refuses to talk or work things out. Now i feel as she is completely different person. I try to be understanding and compassionate and he has said that hes lucky to have me, and he loves me. Autism aside, this behavior is abusive. You were living your life as usual, but your partner began feeling like your independent actions had something to do with them. And most of all this shutting down after he is triggered by something. You were energized and felt healed by this love. Im sorry but its just evil to do that. For Aspies the silent treatment is not necessarily vindictive, but self preservation. 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). Im doing 99% of the chores and getting groceries etc. No one is expected to relate to 100% of this; however, hopefully it will highlight the different perspectives and provide some helpful tips to rescue your relationship in coming articles in this series. I told him I thought we should take some space so he can figure out whats going on. I didnt even know my son was an aspie until I disapproved of his girl friend and he shut himself out. I wrote him once one year ago but he never answered so i just let him be better off without me. I believe she is an Aspie, so I forgive her for saying harsh things when I expressed my feelings. Actually, admitting they didnt know something actually became a common and exhausting theme. Narcissists exist at many levels of society and are not limited to one diagnosis. I keep trying, hoping, forgiving and any disagreement or triggered PTSD(mine) takes us back to ground zero as if we have never discussed hurts, strategies, team work, NOTHING!! But it kills me. Aspergers in adults is typically seen as an individual with an above average intellectual ability paired with severely . I finally got help that he may be Aspergers. You need to be there for you and your child. 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. The incident happened 2.5 years ago and now Im alone home with 2 autistic kids getting the silent treatment bc Im trying to explain to him financially the kids and I come first before I start sending legal documents to my mother. Doesnt ask how Im feeling. I have had a few meltdowns already, I kinda of became way too emotional in front of him. I paid the price for the next 30 years. Nevertheless, I'll try to point out some possibilities. Its been a month already. In your formative years, you do very little time management and it's usually your parents who set alarms and cajole you out of bed, harass you into getting dressed, slog through the breakfast routine, push you into the car and drop you off at school. Its a year later after my last comment. I feel awful saying this but I have resentment. He said I came down on him hard, which I personally dont think. Please, take your focus off him and onto you and your child. He said it would be a disaster and that he doesnt want a scene. They went silent. Im going through this with my fianc right now. I'm having a similar experience, very interested and then total withdrawal. I suffer with panic attacks and anxiety and feel like my feelings are invalid and completely alone when he triggers me. The oppression of living with a loved one on the Spectrum is severe. All this while also catering to and coddling the ASD partner like a child as to never upset him. I have experienced the Silent Treatment 2 times now. People who experience cognitive/mental health difficulties are at high risk of not being able to control their behaviour and it doesnt have to be related to personality difficulties. There are probably posts on here about it; I'm not sure. We take longer to figure out when it won't work, and then we may stop trying. Ive made it very evident to him that I love him and want to be with him. The aspie detects an approaching change in the relationship; perhaps you're talking about moving in, having children or maybe you're simply becoming assertive about routines; tea times, household chores or furniture placement. In fact, I think the signs were all there and his folks just never paid attention to them. All the acting and insecurities. After continuing as friends for a while when I told him we can work this out he immediately agreed for a relationship. I think you did an excellent job of expressing the perspective of an Autist. Hes long refused therapy. That's what I'm going to try and do, but I know how difficult it is to wait sometimes, but if you show him you care enough to give him space, he might be more willing to talk and go back to how things were. And finally, as for the devastating Experience i Know what you mean and i'm with you. Hes reluctant to admit that theres a problem. But since he got a new job and everything start messy up. I have known him for two years and in the relationship a year. Each is shaped by their background, their upbringing, their beliefs and their local customs. I camouflage extremely well and I can hide the Aspergers for the most part. Days where I day to myself, why even bother with the hardship and better to just let go and move on. Dear Aysha, it is best if someone local completes the evaluation. I feel selfish saying that but I care about him so much and I will wait, however long I have to because I don't want to be like all the others in his life and walk away when things get tough. And, this isnt easy. Please please help me someone. So when my partner behaves as per the pattern that most people have shared, that is when I need to communicate to him very clearly that that type of behaviour is not acceptable and that he needs to talk with me about what he is experiencing. AND IT FEELS GREAT! I cant say anything without an attitude coming back at me. The relationships are what's inside it, what it contains, how it is linked, or what's generating which things. If you canMove onRun He is 25. We havent had sex which is on me bc Ive truthfully lost attraction. When I read your post, I thought I had written it, because I went through the exact same thing. I was supposed to meet her in her hometown (2hrs drive for me) and that got cancelled the same day because of Covid-related reasons. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. He was and still is in strong denial. Please can someone help Id really appreciate any advice with no judgement as I feel incredibly isolated. Has an amazing job and extremely successful. This came as a shock to me as I really thought we were on the same page. 14 years later he contacted me that we had unfinished business. People split up he says like its nothing . He was the one that mentioned asperger's first. I never said a word or even complained. Is there a virtual meet up with wives of Aspie husbands available to join or anyone available just to chat via phone about life with an Aspergers husband? How do I know if this guy loved me? These are all essential and, depending on the use case, you have different levels of fidelity you must get down to. Why is asking for help from my own husband, to let me know how fill a government form, such a crime that Im ignored? Im worried hes using this time to move on but wants to know Im still there to make it easier on him. When the Aspie shuts down, we must be VERY c l e a r and basic in our terms. She then invited me to a party outside of work. Hello. I fear I wont be good enough to change him or guide him to face his problems. Its like this is what I hoped for but now what do you do? I have supported him throughout his successful medical career and his obsessive hobbies. Im afraid I have hurt him too much for him to come back. My partner/ex partner (depending on he feels) has Aspergers difficulties and finds it hard to cope in his daily life. I want to stay healthy this time around. Once at school, you're at the mercy of the timetable but apart from getting the right books to the right classes on time. Me too I am so defeated ar the moment I agrree I am not the my best oerson in this relationshio. She kept coming by but I felt things had changed. In fact he went overboard. Thats what I am learning. The magic was being replaced with a dull routine. His eyes show no soul inside. Finally, prompted by his wife, Barney saw a clinical psychologist - and was diagnosed with Asperger's. He says suddenly his lack of social skills, his bluntness and constant search for order made . or how much space do I give him? Thank you for your reply. He is trying to immigrate to Canada. Determined to do everything right, you did what you do and dove in head first. This time, I want to look at self esteem and depression; Self Esteem The aspie relationship with themselves is tedious at best. Take care. There is so much I could say about your post. But he had his reasons, as i had mine. The problem is we are living in a middle east country and I dont think the specialists here are good enough to detect anything like that especially given that my husbands masking abilities are highly advanced and he is a perfect convincer. I am sorry to hear about your own daughter and husband and I will add you to my prayer list. I got pretty upset today and he texted me back. Once the lovebombing phase is overbecause its way too much for thembe prepared for the mask to slip..see the truth. 7. They will never meet your needs, so you have to create your own happy life for yourself and forget about them! He does it in response to me getting angry and yelling at him. My husband has Aspergers, but its not excusable that he blasts me for being old, ugly and fat. People generally feel safe if they believe they can solve all problems. Basically there is a lot of stress in an aspie when dealing with social stuff, included relationships im sure (i. For the aspie: At the beginning, you were amazed. He has no friends and only has me. I care deeply for him. Your partner who had cared so much about your feelings was now annoyed by them. He uses the silent treatment, usually for a couple days, and then he relents only when I am being nice. 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'm sorry, Wrong Planet isn't allowing me to post the link.) Thank you to whoever replies. I hoped it would help us as a couple. If you have a loved one on the Spectrum, please check our private MeetUp group. Ive had this conversation with him many times. I endured 21 years of this & didnt realize he was ASP. We are all under tremendous stress due to 2020. I find myself experiencing parallel play where being in the room together and not communicating is the norm. The pain and trauma that these people bring to your life Will make you doubt your very own self. He would stay up late and I woke up to bring him to bed and as soon as I started cuddling with him he breaks it off to me " I don't thinks this is working any more" I thought he was joking! I missed the boat on a more successful life for myself. Ive been with him for 35 years so weve made it work. I will divorce him now as I dont trust him . Wow. I keep going over his characteristics and they all add up. Nothing was wrong ( that I knew of) he is hyper critical at everything I do, it has to be done his way or its wrong. A fascinating topic as I'm an (undiagnosed) aspie male in my late 40s and recently had a very intense relationship, culminating with me 'going cold' and ruining everything in a single evening. Poor . 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