Buffinator, it *could* be that. I have sent him that question today(in writing). If it's the emotional thing that is. Problem is he blocks and doesn't respond most of the times. Then I get angry, not because of the problem per se, but not knowing how to go forth to resolve it.
He doesn't say he is afraid of premature ejaculation or not being able to satisfy, he just doesn't say.
Kids are something neither of us want and definitely agreed from the start.
The STD could be a possibility. Who knows? Why can't he just bloody say it?
I think he's probably so used to past relationships with NT's where they don't like honesty or say they do and then can't deal with it, that he is probably scalded and doesn't want to jump into hot water again. He did once say that if his past relationships never worked, why would this one? He's defeated before even starting. I like to know why something is happening to figure out a plan. I tell him communication is essential and he just doesn't seem to understand it.
He *definitely* gets aroused. Hence my despair at not understanding. Then even worse, because I ask and I get no answer.
I never thought he might think I see it as physical only, because I have been the only one to express my feelings for him. He used to hate me saying it, but a few days ago he said he likes that I like him. It surprised me, because I didnt know that. He must have changed his mind and now it came out in a random way.
Maybe if I was NT I could understand this guy better, but I am clueless about people unless they tell me what it is they feel or want. At least now I gave him a book about women with AS so he can see. It's only a few days ago as well that he admitted he might have AS too. That's a major breakthrough. But I never forced him to admit it. I just discussed it once or twice and left it. I know with him that's the way it works best. Actually, with me too. It takes me a long time to accept and digest new information.
Dantac that would make sense if we hadn't had an intimate relationship before. But we did.
But of course, people can acquire problems along the way.
I'm not abandoning him though. I'm more frustrated out of being in the dark, than not having intimacy.
Maybe no one ever stayed, when he was himself. Maybe no one ever went back to hug him after he showed his darkest side. Maybe no one persisted. Maybe no one cared.
But I do.