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How do I talk to my husband with Aspergers?
4 Ways to Cope When Your Partner Has Asperger’s Syndrome
- Communicate your needs directly. Do this either verbally or in writing and without emotion.
- Set clear rules about parenting.
- Consider therapy.
- Seek support.
Do Aspergers love their partners?
Despite the problems in relationship skills experienced by many people with Asperger’s syndrome, some adults can progress along the relationship continuum and are able to experience romantic and subsequently intimate personal relationships, even becoming a lifelong partner.
What are the strengths of Asperger’s?
Frequency of indicated strengths of individuals with Asperger’s vs. neurotypical individuals.
| \% | ||
|---|---|---|
| strength | Aspergers | Χ2 |
| Attention to detail | 73 | 43.26 |
| Logical reasoning | 60 | 18.86 |
| Reliability | 49 | 0.63 |
How do you deal with a spouse with Asperger’s?
A relationship between an NT spouse and an AS partner will always have the essence of an adult-child relationship. Spouses of those with Aspergers often use so much time taking care of others, that their own needs are ignored – both by themselves and others. Decide what you need for yourself and how you can achieve it.
Each partner has very different and unique needs and these need to be taken into account. Our 33 Hart Centre relationship psychologists across Australia have completed training by Tony Attwood, the leading Asperger’s expert in the world, so can help you navigate a relationship where one or both of you are on the spectrum.
Are You married to an adult with Asperger syndrome /ASD?
Most neurotypicals married to an adult with Asperger Syndrome /ASD feel great responsibility for their AS-partner. It is important that it is clear you have a choice. No one forces you to take responsibility for your AS-partner’s social behavior, tantrums or lack of oversight. Your spouse´s developmental disorder is not your fault.
Can a man with Aspergers fall in love with a foreign woman?
Some men with Asperger’s syndrome fall in love with foreign women who are often more accepting of their personality quirks. A husband with Asperger’s is often attracted to a woman who shares his interests or passions and this can form a good basis for their relationship.