Would you date someone with asperger's syndrome or autism?

Yes 24
No 16
Unsure 1
Depends 21
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  • IndianaRose

    A boy i know has autism has autism hes fine as hell

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  • SubstationSubCurb111713

    Yes, I would. People are people, not conditions.

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    • Daugenstein2

      Good answer! I like your attitude.

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      • SubstationSubCurb111713

        You are welcome to it.

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  • Like any person it just depends. I have never met someone with Aspergers, but from what I read, I do not believe that I would think much of the disorder. It doesn't seem like too big of a deal.

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    • Daugenstein2

      First you have to get to know the person before you understand the dynamics of the disorder.

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  • Im aspie among other dx as well and i would prefer an aspie girl because they would be a bit more understanding even though aspies dont even seem to understand each other. I hate relationships in general however.

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    • Shmendan

      I also have aspergers, and I can't agree with you less

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    • Daugenstein2

      Very true! I can't argue with that.

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  • antiphoton

    Asperger Syndrome is on the autism scale and is a very mild form, so it may not be possible to say yes or no based on a description of a person's condition. But a romantic relationship is about giving and is also inherently selfish. If a person has an ASD and is still capable of giving you the emotional, mental and physical things you need from a partner, then, I think, you would be right to be with them if you wish. But ASDs often meen limited emotional expression or comprehension.

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    • Daugenstein2

      And how many ASDs do you know personally?

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  • Shrunk

    Probably.. I can't even tell a lot of the time when people have it, they don't seem that different to me

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    • Daugenstein2

      We have a lot more in common with NT's than they care to admit.

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  • anti-hero

    No, thank you. Not for me.

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    • Daugenstein2

      Why not? What are you afraid of?

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      • anti-hero

        Why do I have to be afraid of anything? It's a personality clash.

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        • Daugenstein2

          Maybe you're too self-important to understand. If you're that disingenuous, it sounds like Aspies are better off without you.

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          • anti-hero

            I am self-important because I know what I like? How is that? Furthermore, how am I disingenuous? Disingenuous means: not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does. I stated my opinion quite candidly. You are using these words to sound smart, sadly you don't know what they mean. I have the right to my likes and dislikes. Just because I am not attracted to people like you doesn't mean you have to sling your lame insults. Perhaps Asperians are better off without me and perhaps I am a better off without them. That was kind of my point, it's a personality clash. I didn't mean it as an insult, just a fact. You seem to have taken some personal offense to this and that is really too bad.

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  • ㅤㅤㅤ

    If I loved the person? Sure. I wouldn't let something like that get in the way of me loving somebody.

    I actually had a crush on this autistic boy a few years ago, but know what kept me from liking him longer? His religion! Haaahahahaahaha

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    • Daugenstein2

      What religion was he if you don't me asking?

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      • ㅤㅤㅤ

        Oh, well it wasn't necessarily a THE religion, more that, he just tried to force it on others too much. Sweet guy otherwise. Hard classic Christian from down south, autistic, but with an overall very attractive personality.

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  • shuggy-chan

    sure, but i wouldnt expect it to be easy

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    • Daugenstein2

      Whoever said ANY relationship would be easy? They're hard work period.

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      • shuggy-chan

        yes, but those especially have difficulty expressing their feelings and emotions. hence more difficult

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        • Daugenstein2

          That's why I make sure I tell people exactly how I feel.

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          • shuggy-chan

            http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger_syndrome#Social_interaction

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            • Daugenstein2

              I know what it is. I have Asperger's. That's why I asked.

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  • WasNeverHere,ButThereInstead

    Considering that I'm a Aspie myself, it's doable but it would strongly depend on the person's severity.

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    • Daugenstein2

      What if the person was higher functioning like me?

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      • WasNeverHere,ButThereInstead

        Then it'd be possible, not guaranteed (since I'm more of the Single-Loving type), but possible all the same.

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