Whilst acknowledging that all relationships are different and each needs to be viewed as a unique case, the author identifies specific issues that can be problematic in an Asperger relationship, such verbal and nonverbal communication, sexual issues, socializing and parenting, and comes up with simple and effective ways of addressing these issues. You have to decide if something bothers you enough to mention it, or if it’s causing problems for your man, and you truly want to tell him for his own sake. A small but great collection of stationery—plain note cards, sympathy cards, birthday cards, postcards, extra envelopes, and stamps.

She expects from her husband to empathize with her, understand her and tell her he is there for her. For example, one man refused to visit his aunt after she’d had a stroke though she asked for him daily (they were close, at least in her eyes). Through the years it has been further described and refined by Maxine Aston in England, and by Dr Tony Attwood in Australia. It covers a lot from loneliness and lack of public displays of affection to romantic expectations and sex. Diagnosed men are much more likely to take at least half the responsibility for difficulties and are less likely to see her questions or words as attacks and criticisms.There may be things he says and does that in his mind are rational and just, but to your eyes, will be less than honest. This entertaining and easy-to-read book will be ideal for anyone dating, or in a relationship with, an AS female.

People with AS are often brilliant in some respects, but they may display different social and emotional responses than what is considered the norm. If you are the partner of a man with Asperger’s you may be the one who first noticed his anomalies; he may or may not be officially diagnosed.

This book shows how to overcome these difficulties and maintain a loving relationship with an AS partner. Women are sensitive beings and may forgive you eventually but may not forget the words you said in a fit of anger. Note: Many people with AS are undiagnosed, or are first unofficially “diagnosed” by their partner, the one who knows them the most intimately.

When he first met you or when he meets someone new, he will take a keen interest and listen intently; this is part of his charm.Of course, this emotional deprivation is not the intention of the AS partner; it is due to the limitations of theory of mind caused by having AS. Praise her for her qualities — she may be a good cook, a good painter, a great homemaker, a caring mother, or a successful career woman who is a pro at her work.

This practical book is designed for use by couples and families affected by AS, either on their own or in conjunction with a counsellor.The explanations are clear and the advice honest and realistic but I found the positive notes rather bleak.