Common Signs of High-Functioning Autism (formerly Asperger’s)

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  • You are tired of feeling anxious, depressed, disconnected, scattered, irritable, and overwhelmed.

  • Your spouse does not act like they did before you got married or had children. It is like they were masking who they really are.

  • There is no longer emotional intimacy in your relationship.

  • You feel incredibly lonely, despite not being alone.

  • You get a blank stare when trying to convey anything emotional.

  • They seem to shut down and walk away when you try to bring up the quality of your relationship.

  • You have a child together who has ADHD or Autism (formerly Asperger’s).

  • You end up doing most of the parenting.

    • They may not be engaged or attentive enough.

    • They may not foresee unsafe circumstances and struggle to recognize when there is an emergency.

    • They may end up getting too easily frustrated and are more harsh than is warranted by your child’s behavior.

  • You find yourself holding all the invisible pieces of your family's life because he doesn't see them or know how to manage them.

  • You are thinking about divorcing the person you once expected to grow old with.

  • Your friendships have weakened or withered away because your friends just do not understand what it is like to be married to a partner like yours. After all, “He seems like such a good guy!”

  • Your house is not as clean and organized as you would like to invite guests over. Your partner does not clean up after themself, is quite disorganized, and tends to hoard.

  • You are in an essentially sexless marriage OR feel like a blow up doll for your partner.

  • You feel exhausted and stuck.

I personally understand how staggering all of this can feel—and I’m here to help you make sense of it, find steadiness, and move forward with clarity.


Signs you may be in a relationship with an Autistic partner