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You struggle with the constant back and forth of your partner’s unpredictable behavior. One minute they are excessively friendly to strangers, the next they are shutting down and unable to communicate at all. Their lack of understanding of social cues often leaves you feeling embarrassed and hurt in front of friends and family. They may not mean to, but they frequently say hurtful things or make inappropriate jokes. At times, their inability to filter information causes them to share private details in public settings, causing further discomfort and tension.
Dealing with these challenges can be exhausting and overwhelming. You have tried to not-so-subtly hint at your partner when they seem to go overboard. Others around you seem to pick up on these “hints” more than your partner. This can leave you looking like you’re trying to control the situation when really all you want to do is help.
When you get home, your partner doesn’t seem to understand why you’re upset, no matter how much you attempt to explain it to them. This leads to conflict and frustration for both of you. You want to help them understand you and improve your relationship, but it feels like an uphill battle.
You’ve tried therapy before, but it didn’t seem to help. You’re starting to lose hope that things will ever get better. You love your partner, but you’re not sure how much more you can take.
You long for the days when things were easy and effortless between you. In the beginning, your partner’s quirks were endearing, but now they just feel like challenges that you’re constantly struggling to overcome. You want to make things work, but you’re not sure how much longer you can keep trying.
You worry that you’ll never truly understand each other, and that differences in communication will eventually tear your relationship apart. But you’re not ready to give up just yet.
Despite the difficulties, you love your partner deeply and know that their unique traits are simply a part of who they are. You are committed to working through the challenges and hope that someday you’ll be able to look back on this time as a period of growth for both of you.
If you’re in a relationship with someone who has Asperger’s, you may feel like you’re constantly walking on eggshells. You never know what will trigger their next outburst or meltdown. You try to avoid conflict and keep the peace, but it feels like you’re always walking on thin ice.
Therapy for Neurodiverse Couples Can Help
If you’re struggling in your relationship, know that you’re not alone. Many couples face challenges, but when one partner has Asperger’s, these challenges can be magnified.
Fortunately, there is hope. With the help of a trained therapist who specializes in neurodiverse couples, you can learn to navigate the unique challenges of your relationship. Through therapy, you’ll learn how to better communicate with each other, set boundaries, and understand each other’s needs.
A therapist who specializes in neurodiverse couples can provide guidance and support as you navigate the challenges of your relationship. They can help you learn more about the differences in how each of you sees the world. With their help, you can start to understand each other’s perspectives and needs.
How is Counseling for Neurodiverse Couples Different?
Traditional marital therapy focuses on improving communication and conflict resolution skills. While these things are important, they don’t address the unique challenges faced by neurodiverse couples.
Counseling for neurodiverse couples is different in that it focuses first on understanding and acceptance. It’s about learning to see the world from your partner’s perspective. It’s about finding common ground and learning to communicate in a way that works for both of you.
When two different brains fall in love, it can be a beautiful thing. But it can also be a challenge. With the help of a trained therapist, you can learn to overcome the challenges of your relationship and create a stronger, more intimate bond with each other.
“We’ve Tried Therapy Before…”
If you’ve been in therapy before and it didn’t help, you may be wondering if counseling for neurodiverse couples is right for you. The answer is maybe.
If you feel like you’ve tried everything and nothing has worked, it may be time to try something different. Counseling for neurodiverse couples is a specialized form of therapy that takes a different approach than traditional therapy.
While it’s impossible to change your partner’s brain, counseling can help both of you gain a better understanding of your partner’s perspective in the relationship. I know that you’ve tried so hard to get your partner to understand why you think and feel the way you do; perhaps what was missing was a skilled interpreter.
I specialize in helping neurodiverse couples bridge the gaps in their communication, understanding, and intimacy. If you’re ready to try something different, I invite you to contact me today to learn more about how I can help you.
I’m Not Sure My Partner is Capable of Empathy
One of the challenges of being in a relationship with someone with Asperger’s is that they may not be able to understand or relate to your emotions, especially when either of you is feeling overwhelmed. This can make it difficult to feel connected to them.
However, it’s important to remember that just because your partner doesn’t show emotions in the same way that you do, doesn’t mean they don’t feel them. They may not be able to express their emotions in words, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have them.
Your partner may not be capable of expressing empathy in the traditional sense, but that doesn’t mean they don’t care about you. They may not be able to understand your emotions, but that doesn’t mean they don’t want to.
What partners with an Asperger’s profile often need is a structured approach to receiving, processing, and sharing emotional content. This is something that can be learned in counseling and can lead to the formation of a deep emotional bond. Yes, I do think that your partner is capable of having emotional intimacy; it just might not look exactly how you thought it would.
They Just Don’t Seem to Learn From Past Experiences
I hear you. Many couples come to me saying they feel like they’re living their life in some version of Groundhog Day. They feel like they’re having the same arguments over and over again, and they can’t seem to break out of the cycle.
The thing is, when you’re in a relationship with someone with Asperger’s, it’s not unusual to feel like this. Because they tend to have difficulty generalizing information, they may not be able to learn from past experiences and apply that learning to current situations. (You may surprised to hear them say the same about you.)
However, this doesn’t mean they’re not capable of change. It may just mean that they need help in understanding how to apply what they’ve learned to new situations. This is where counseling can be helpful. I can teach you both how to communicate more effectively and how to apply the learning from past experiences to current situations. This can help to break the cycle of negative interactions and create a more positive relationship dynamic.
Schedule your free consultation today to find out if therapy for neurodiverse couples is right for you.
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