Any examples of stereotypes?

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Can you give me examples of prejudiced stereotypes regarding autistic people and romantic relationships?

- That we're creepy stalkers
- That we're all uninterested in relationships
- That we are incapable of holding down a relationship
- That we're cold and distant and emotionally abusive

When (in the case of men) they don't know how to appeal to the romantic aspects and desires of women.

That having one of us as a partner is a burden, that any person in a relationship with one of is so wonderful for putting up with us.

That we don't like touch or are asexual.

That we shouldn't have relationships at all.

Why?

These are stereotypes which people have about Aspies.

^same thing I am wondering.

I believe the OP wants to emphasize the fact that autistic people are stereotyped too much by the greater society.

Wouldn't a better question be, "how do we overcome stereotypes?" rather than, "let's list negative things that aren't true."