It depends on who they are, of course. My best friend has autism, & I know I couldn't date her if I was bi/lesbian lol. She'd drive me nuts! I'd be afraid of being with someone who's paranoid or unbelievably smart, because I'd be stepping on eggshells with a paranoid person, & I'd be intimidated by someone outwardly smart. I had a friend, maybe not autistic, but very smart, who thought he was superior to everyone, & was very demeaning. I know not all highly intelligent people are like that, but I know it wouldn't be fair to them to not be able to have good conversation with me lol...
I don't think that would end well. I have adhd and Asperger. So both would have issues with doing certain things. Though I would be more handicapped on things vs someone with only Asperger.
Studies that I have read so far apparently having adhd with it makes both sides be worse than they would alone.
Though mine doesn't hinder me when it comes to socializing. I mean at times it does and other times it doesn't. So I feel like my adhd is the dominant part. Which makes having relationships harder and more stressful for the one who doesn't have either.
It would depend on the person and how compatible we are... that said, I've never been very compatible with autistic people (no offence intended, not everyone gets on with everyone). I have depression and anxiety and mix that with an autistic person? It just doesn't work for me, sorry!
My son has aspergers... he didn't start dating till he was 24. He is now with a wonderful girl and I am so thankful for her. He is so happy and I was so worried he couldnt find someone to fit in his life.
... I treat all women like they're mentally ill. It's just the severety I'm willing to tolerate. Just how Autistic are we talking about?
If it's a higher-brain function but lack of social awareness I can manage that.
If it's that she literally wouldn't shed a tear if I died, or miss me in the slightest, I'd start having a problem with that.
If she's the kind that just sits there and stares at a clock for five hours.. It's just going to be too awkward for me.
So... I guess I'll vote yes, but the answer is maybe.
Short answer, yes.
Long answer, it would depend on the level of autism. I have taught autistic children and I would say in about 50%of the cases, I would never even know the child was autistic if I hadn't been told. This by the way leads me to think that autism might be over diagnosed. However, there is a certain level at which I would say no. I feel profoundly sad and sorry for the autistics who can't connect with people or who can't find love.
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My younger brother has autism and is nonverbal. I was aware of this since I was 4 years old and grew up taking care of him because that's what family does.
I don't think I could ever date a woman who had autism for the sheer fact of reminding me of my brother. I love my brother, but anyone who has an autistic sibling will understand this. It's a complicated relationship.
Autism wouldn't prevent me from dating anyone if I am attracted to them and love them. It's beautiful when you see couples with conditions but they love each other nonetheless 😊. That makes me unbelievably happy.
I have no idea how to answer this. My daughter is 15 and autistic. I can't imagine anyone ever dating her or her understanding what 'dating' really was.
Someone on the spectrum, like Aspergers... Well I don't think I could but I guess I can see that, sure.
I have friends with Aspergers and like to work with people who have it. I admire them actually. Despite the fact that I tend to get along with them so well and like them, I simply have too many of my own issues. My arms and back are already sore from carrying my own emotional baggage.
If I'm compatible with her and we like each other, autism wouldn't prevent me from dating her at all.
I would date someone with a mild case. I've dated (am dating) people with ADD and ADHD, and I think it's about the person, not their condition. So, I would at least give the person a shot.
I have dated a woman on the spectrum, she wasn't really different than any other woman I dated, except maybe being smarter.
I don't think I would as we woudn't be compatible and I would be worrying about how my future child is going to come out.
I would not only date her, I would end up the reason she beat her condition. Because confidence is infectious.
Have dated someone with high functioning autism (socially challenged but currently working on his PhD) and would again.
Depends on the severity and if we'd actually click or not. If we click, then none of that matters.
I think I might have it...
I'm not sure...
Asperger's that is...
Sorry I wouldn't unless I somehow loved him more than myself!
Sure, i had autistic friends before and generally get along well with them (All minor cases). So if its along the lines of my friends we'd still be a good match!
What does autism imply?
If the person is a decent righteous person, they meet my standards.
I don't see why autism would intrinsically affect whether or not someone can qualify for these standards.
So I would date someone with autism.
If it were a mild case, probably yes if some time of being together showed that it worked out.
It wouldn't be easy but I think with some effort we could make it work :D
I have aspergers and I have a girlfriend of over 2 years
my friend is autistic, but hot. He fucks new women on weekly basis. Just be hot.
I would not with all due respect. I have problems enough myself.
i honestly couldn't date a person with this condition. I would want someone more on my level rather than someone I felt I had to be babysitting all the time.
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