Do guys like women intensely passionate about work and hobbies, even if she’s autistic?

[Anonymous]

I’m severely autistic and it’s isolating — I published 2 issues of a magazine solo and have a tech startup and was a quant/engineer and I LOVE horses and this one artist a ton and this is kinda my main conversation palette. I can’t imagine how the other person feels talking to me lmfao… I wonder if guys don’t like it when a girl is obsessed with her interests and maybe finds her insufferable. I’m otherwise very kind but I just worry my personality is too much.

[Simslover92]

I think it's a good thing when a woman is very passionate about her work and hobbies. It means she won't be super dependent on his life and trying to live vicariously through him. You have your own life which I honestly admire and any guy would too. I think even though you're autistic, you still can bring value to a guy's life and interest.

[Asker]

A lot of guys think I’m pretty but then my personality is off putting or something and they seem less interested or they just wanna like talk about work with me instead.

[Simslover92]

I don't think there's anything wrong with talking about work. I'm honestly not the best person to give advice on how to navigate conversations and having more of a personality that's not off putting as you say. But maybe you could talk to someone about opening up more with your personality. I'm sure it's not as off putting as you think.

[LC75LC71]

See this is something that tends to get on my nerves.. Everytime somebody has a defect or something a little different about themselves, they feel this need to make everything about themselves! Blah blah blah I'm autistic, yada yada autism. So am I! Who should give a fuck? Be successful in what you do and stop acting like you need a crutch. My bad for being rude, I'm an asshole and use that to explain myself out of situations.. Just kidding about that last part..

[SAMI_DABBAB]

Me personally I love this kind of person, but as long as they don’t get overly consumed by their passion and neglect everything else (including me obviously)

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

First of all, you’re in your 30’s. You’re not a girl, you’re a woman.
Secondly, your confidence is more of an issue than your special interests. If you want a partner, work on that.
Thirdly, if your autism is as severe as you say and you want to work around it, get ABA therapy.

[slatyb]

None of those things are deal breakers as long as she is willing to contribute to a relationship.

[Anonymous]

I was burnt out with that excuse from people many years ago.

[jahaims]

Having hobbies as a personality is as off-putting as not having any hobbies

[KimmySchmit]

Honestly dont think men care either way.