How do people with Aspergers act in relationships?

Someone with Asperger’s syndrome may actually perceive expressions of affection as aversive experiences, and a hug as an uncomfortable squeeze that restricts movement, and they can become confused or over-whelmed when expected to demonstrate and enjoy relatively modest expressions of affection.

How does autism affect dating?

Many people with autism crave intimacy and love. But, they don’t know how to achieve it in a romantic relationship. They can feel blind to everyday subtle social cues from their partner. This can cause conflict and hurt feelings.

What to know when dating someone with Aspergers?

Remember he or she is still an individual. Nobody is their diagnosis.

Can someone with Aspergers have an intimate relationship?

People with Aspergers can have intimate relationships. If by “intimacy” one means the feeling of being in a close personal association and belonging together, the answer is yes. People with Aspergers love just like anyone else.

Is it difficult to date someone with Aspergers?

It’s certainly not easy to date someone with Asperger’s. In fact, if anything, the realization of how closely alike they are to people without Asperger’s makes the few but glaring differences all the more difficult to overcome. I won’t pretend to be an expert on Asperger’s, but suffice it to say that I have dated someone who has it.

Do people with Aspergers have OCD?

Yes, people with Aspergers have OCD. Asperger syndrome and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are two different neurological disorders with some similarities. There is some confusion over the definition of the two disorders, especially since a person can have both Asperger’s syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

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