(Beginning note: this is how I view most of my relationships, especially the more successful ones. It’s not them; it’s … More
Tag: partnership
Like glitter [autistic poetry]
Every time I swear that it’s the last time Just one last time Just can’t take it Every defense I … More
The silent wave has crashed
It’s 2.30am in the central United States. I stand in the entryway of the apartment, shoes on, jacket draped over … More
Navigating the potential pitfalls of relationships for people “with” Asperger’s / autism
In my last post, I wrote what ended up to be a (lengthy-but-basic) “tutorial” of sorts about relationships as seen … More
An autistic wedding anniversary
There is no “head over heels, OMG he makes my heart pound and my head spin” kind of feeling. What we have is even better than that: a calm, balanced, and comfortable life together, interwoven and intertwined.
“Serenity”: a pleasant surprise guest post
My next post was going to be the second installment in the series I began with the previous post, but … More
Aspie wife + Neurotypical husband: the new diagnosis from his perspective
The Early Background: I’ve been involved with my partner for 17 years now. We’ve always been very different people with … More
the silent wave 