It may appear that the NT has to make extra effort to make everything work. In return, the AS will probably be one of the most straightforward, faithful, honest and loyal partners they will ever have.

I get very hurt by people letting me down and so try to avoid chances of this happening, whenever I can.

Passion may be lacking in the relationship, which could be hard for the NT. Partners may want to explore other ways of being intimate, e.g. massage.

It is often noted that people with Asperger’s Syndrome crave control. ‘The nature of autism is the brain’s desire to keep the world the same.’

My super sensitivity to criticism in addition to my high self-expectations, can overwhelm me.

In the end, I want to be able to love someone who meets my criteria. I would then be able to give up some of my independence and enjoy a happy relationship.

My parents know to tell me they are just teasing, when they are teasing me. Otherwise I can easily feel upset.

always say that you can be either be happy or sad with an autism spectrum disorder. You have the choice. I choose to be happy, life’s a lot nicer this way.

I do not like the people I care about to feel upset.