In any relationship, space can be viewed as a healthy and necessary part of the relationship dynamic. This is especially true when it comes to neurodiverse partnerships, such as those between a person with autism and a neurotypical partner. At times, a neurodiverse partner may feel more drained of energy than a neurotypical partner.…
Learning to Support and Communicate with Your Neurodiverse Partner During Conflict
Conflict in relationships is inevitable as difficult conversations will come up. These conversations can lead to more conflict instead of resolution if you and your partner have trouble understanding each other. Your neurodiverse partner may not catch your social and emotional cues and may not notice their responses are hurting you
Or, you may not be as direct with your partner and then they may feel abandoned or left out.…
Dating on the Autism Spectrum: Why Knowing Yourself is Essential to Relationships
Our culture places a lot of importance on relationships.
We see romantic relationships everywhere we look. It may be in movies, TV shows, music, or even just walking down the street. It’s no wonder that so many of us think that having a romantic relationship is one of the most important things in life.…
How Autism Masking Drains Your Social Battery and Affects Relationships
“I mask from the time I get up to the time I go to bed all day, every day.”
As an individual on the autism spectrum, you’ve likely experienced relationship challenges. Frequently, the challenges come from misunderstandings and disagreements surrounding getting your needs and priorities met. After frequent issues continue to occur, you may have lost confidence in your ability to have a successful relationship.…
Autism Acceptance: Non-Autistic and Neurotypical Partners
“I just don’t understand why they’re acting like this.” This is a sentiment shared by many allistic (non-autistic) partners who are dating or in a relationship with an autistic individual. Being in a neurodiverse relationship can be challenging, especially when the partners do not fully understand each other. Today, I want to take a moment and address some of the issues that are frequently brought up during autism therapy and talk about how acceptance is an antidote to these concerns.…
Being Single On Valentine’s Day When You’re on the Autism Spectrum
Being single on Valentine’s Day is hard, rather you are neurodiverse or neurotypical. Many individuals with high-functioning autism want to find love and be in a relationship. So, being single on Valentine’s Day serves as a painful reminder of their loneliness. However, this holiday doesn’t have to be depressing and sad.…