Is it normal to be autistic and want a family?

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I'm autistic, and I just want a family. However, no one likes me and everyone insults me when I say I want a girlfriend. The last girl I dated threw me into furniture, and kicked me, and said it didn't matter because my head was already screwed up. She kept telling me to have sex with her even though I hate being touched. Eventually, I broke up with her, and I have reason to believe she's now stalking me, telling me to kill myself and linking me tutorials on how to tie a noose.
So, given everyone's reaction, is it normal to be autistic and want a family?

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Based on 24 votes (21 yes)
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  • Tempest-au
    7 years ago

    I'm going to hope this isn't a troll, because I have an autistic son.

    I can see that you will have problems with relationships if you have that "sensory" component of autism that makes touch uncomfortable. I would focus on trying to get that sorted first before you worry about relationships and families and stuff.

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    • LonelyMan0
      7 years ago

      This isn't a troll. This really isn't. I have severe depression right now from what she did to me.

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  • Sara0303
    7 years ago

    Of course, its normal. No one has the right to abuse you.

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  • RoseIsabella
    7 years ago

    This is terrible and no one has the right to abuse you like your ex did. I am curious though as to how you can have a family if you don't like bring touched. A major part of being in a romantic relationship is physical affection so I don't know how all of that is supposed to work. People in romantic relationships not only touch each other, but they also have sex and cuddle so I don't know how all of this is supposed to work. I'm very sorry for what's happened to you, but I don't understand and certainly couldn't be in and relationship with someone who wasn't physically affectionate with me.

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    • LonelyMan0
      7 years ago

      Honestly, I probably could adapt to it eventually, but she just kept forcing me into incredibly horrible situations. And I think I may have found someone I may actually be comfortable with. She's understanding of my autism, and I think a long-term relationship could be possible. Wish me luck (I have none honestly).

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      • RoseIsabella
        7 years ago

        Good luck with the new one.

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