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Hi everyone! I found my way to this site through one of many articles on aspie/NT relationships.

I strongly suspect that my significant other is an aspie, since he has just about all of the typical traits and a psychiatrist also suggested a few years ago that he might be an aspie (I don't think there was a formal diagnosis, though). I was relieved to discover this (it would explain 99% of our fights, which often are revealed to be simple misunderstandings), but he is still struggling with the idea and reacted very negatively when I first suggested it. We currently live very far apart and communicate a lot through text, which at times just adds to the confusion; although we usually get along quite well in person, there is often a lot of misunderstanding-based bickering and I know that when we live closer we will have to find a way to manage this and other communication/personal space issues.

So, basically, I'm here to learn what I can do to make things easier on both him and me... and maybe get a little support once in a while, 'cause I'm not gonna lie, it gets frustrating! Thanks everyone!

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Nice to meet you, newbmeister - and welcome greetings to the WP neighborhood.

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Welcome.

If you stick around long enough, I don't believe your username will be an accurate depiction of your status on this forum.

Thanks guys! ^_^

And jmnixon95: Maybe not, but I like irony.

Welcome to WrongPlanet!

And it's not my place to say, but I know communicating by text can be really difficult. I think it would be much better for your relationship to communicate in real life the most possible. Even with difficulties with AS traits, texting can still be much more awkward, I think.

rmgh: If I minded getting advice I probably wouldn't be here; your input is welcome and appreciated. You're right, it can be very difficult at times. We're stuck being far apart until at least January (by which point I'll be free to relocate) but are experimenting with video chat... hopefully that'll help some...