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I Live With A Spouse With Aspergers

I have been married for 11 years. I don't know for sure if my husband has Aspergers syndrome or not but I think he does.

I told my husband and hes in denial.

Hes also narcisstic. He loves to feel superior than others because of his intellect and such. Thinks hes better than a lot of people.

Hes difficult to deal with. I didn't know or suspect until years later.

He also has traits of narcissism and sociopathic tendencies. He doesn't like touch. Romantic relationships have never been his strong point.
Mettamomma
So, you believe your husband is narcissistic -- a character disorder that is virtually impossible to change since narcissists think they are fine -- has Aspergers, is touch aversive, sociopathic, and not into romantic relationships.

Yet, you have chosen to marry him and to remain with him. What are you getting out of being married to a man who appears to have very little to offer you when it comes to things like intimacy, kindness, affection and compassion?He also is unlikely to change.


Have you given any thought to what is unhealthy about yourself that would cause you to choose and to remain in such an unrewarding relationship? You can't change your husband. You can choose to change yourself and your life.
britefutureahead2
Dont stay in the relationship cause of ur kids they wont appreciated. My daughter told me she wouldve preffered 4 me to end the marriage yrs ago then to be raise in such a cold & see both of her parents bickering & so muserable.. I was ur age when my problems started with my husband just 31yrs old now im 44 & geting a divirce, my only regret is not ending when i was in my 30's.. Get out of that unhealthy relationship
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
we don't really fight and even then not in front of the kidz
britefutureahead2
Stil kids no believe me they know.. My daughter told me mom i never saw u & dad kissing or hugging & u didnt sleep in the same room.. Kids know when ur not happy in a relationship. I stayed for them cause i wanted them to have a good home, stable & b raise with both parents. Now my boy is married & my daughter in college now i will start 2 finally be happy! Good luck & best wishes my friend
hereisme
what is aspergers

Whatever it is if your husband is in denial then think of it from his point of view do you want to believe that you have a problem
If you can MAKE YOURSELF BELIEVE that there is no problem.

I have epilepsy for years although I deep down knew the truth I tried to live in denial because I kind of took the attitude if I live in denial maybe it will go away I think thats just human nature
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
when I have a problem, I wanna know how to fix it and move on. i'm a bit different at tackling problems
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
who?
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
yes. I want to learn about that stuff so that its easier for my kidz when thhey get older and wanna get married
Mettamomma
Please post an update. Have you been able to find a person to help look after your 3 autistic children? You are in a difficult situation having a husband who has given you STDs and is narcissistic. Perhaps the counseling services in base can give you support tower the challenges you face.
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
nope. we keep getting passed by
Mettamomma
Can you get help from support services on base or in the community?
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
im trying. lots of others are on lists and trying to find one that can work with my kidz. its hard.
MichealTer
Maybe the problem is not what kind of disorders he has but rather who he is as a person.

From the way you describe him, he doesn't sound like the man of your dreams. Sometimes when we are not satisfied or happy with our partner we start fishing for labels, like narcissism, Aspergers and sociopathic tendencies.
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
he does have Aspergers in my opinion. But, as a mother of kidz on the asd program, I can tell you part of dealing with your kidz is part of what they do is their personality, and part of what they do is autism/aspergers
Tannasheart
Hi -- me again. I checked your profile out because you said you had a son with Autism.
Now I see you believe your husband has Aspergers.
Those are 2 topics I know a little something about..I am going to read these responses and then we can talk more.
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
awesome
Tannasheart
Awe thanks--
kinkymech
so how does a good looking girl who seems to love romance end up with someone like you did? seems an odd couple
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
arranged marriage. got married too young, too soon.
kinkymech
arranged? so where are you from?
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
lol pm me
MichealTer
did you ever consider moving on?
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
yes but I also have 3 kidz with autism. I need his help just with keeping the kidz safe
jason11
Maybe he"s just an asshole
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
yes, that too lol
curiousinomaha3
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
lol. a bit overwhelming?
curiousinomaha3
I'm sure it is for you!!
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
it can be.
robertsnj

 
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