I really need some help..

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My boyfriend's a NT and I'm a girl with high functioning autism. It seems like I always have to watch every single word I say and if I make one mistake, he crys, gets upset, or gets angry. He's super sensitive and reacts badly even if I don't mean to be mean or offensive. Lately I've tried showing signs that I wanted more affection from him but two days ago I said something about that and I ruined it. I really don't know what to do now or what to say, I haven't had a real conversation with him sense, except maybe 3-5 minutes over facebook or the phone. I've thought about being more direct and clear but I'm really afraid of rejection or him getting angry again. So.. yeah I have no idea on what to do.

I can tell you with certainly that if you are having to watch every single word you say this is not "normal" NT behavior. Just by what I am reading it seems as though he is being rather manipulative. If he is using physical displays of affection (or the withholding of such) as a way to modify your behavior, that is actually abusive.

I do not know how attached you are feeling towards this particular boy, but it sounds like it may be time to start shopping for a new one.

I agree with MorbidMiss. As a male Aspie, I can't say I understand your boyfriend's behavior at all. My two male friends (neither is on the spectrum) are both married and have never treated their wives or other women that way as far as I know.

One thing I've learned in 40+ years of HFA life is that not everything that goes wrong socially is my fault. I don't see anything in your description other than a woman trying hard to make a relationship work, and a guy not reciprocating. He may be NT, but that doesn't put all the responsibility for making the relationship work on you, nor does that mean that the relationship ending would be your fault.

Hope you get it sorted quickly.

This is very true! Emotions and Relationships are complicated even for NTs I can assure you. Not all of us that are more emotionally minded use that knowledge for good though.

Alright, thanks guys, that really helped. You're right I shouldn't be screwing around with this anymore. I'm really getting sick of this.