ASD - Married and in relationship: advice

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My psychologists always tell me is best to make friends first. Same for everyone saying to me in my family too. I do understand there are no rules around dating. Despite that I am not an experienced dater like who continuously dating, like a game. Although I find it a bit hectic and emotionally draining.

This perception seems difficult and it may be enough to lose my confidence on finding someone. I am always out, involved with lot of groups including the deaf communities, environmental groups, politics and sports/meetup. I am enjoying my time being myself, socially and learning new skills.

I do understand the nature of being patient about someone come along. I doubt that this happens when you are looking. I am a little anxious of not having someone, because of my goals and values. I am sure many NTs are dealing a same thing too.

There seems things that I am not physically attracting someone. I am very good healthy and clean young guy. I dress very well. I have good hygiene and always eat right food. I am fit and strong hearted. Though I am not superficial. Women judges me easily when I am not fully good or whatever they say 'professionally' in communication. I think this is a common misconception that in reality where people are too judgmental basing on people's differences. For example, my cousin told me at her work (Subway cafe) that someone asked her what is wrong with this customer. Her co workers approached to her because she is a registered nurse, she responded that the customer have autism. No one in her work team never heard of autism.

I find this astounding that in reality there is not enough awareness, especially through communication and differences.

You are trying very, very hard but are quoted officials to understand and are intentionally avoiding (and flat-out disparaging!) the individuals most likely to be gracious and understanding about your not insignificant communication challenges: other people with disabilities.

Your communication challenges are very significant:

English as a second language
Hearing loss
Dyslexia
Auditory processing issues you allude to
Autism

Your stated preference for NT hangouts and group activities in public places (which I'd imagine makes it 20x as hard for you to follow a conversation, keep up with multiple conversations simultaneously, etc) probably isn't doing you any favors.

Your activities with the Deaf community sound like a great way to meet others with whom you won't have so many communication problems.

Your cousin at Subway... is working a minimum wage, fast-food job. I wouldn't necessarily say a lack of understanding/awareness of disability there (young, transient, badly paid workers likely to get a clue as they turn 15 or 18 and get over themselves), says much about anything except that teens tend to be clueless and self-centered.