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    Lying and Aspergers

    I worked with a guy that was a pathological liar. He was a friend and an on-again, off-again boss at a place where I used to hang out and also work sometimes. Some of his lies were very entertaining. I remember he had a lie of a whole life that he had and claimed to have lived in San Diego...
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    Lying and Aspergers

    Thank you for the response. This is the sad thing. My wife is actually very accepting of me and my eccentricities and interests. I am very insecure about things that I am interested in and think that she will criticize me or want an explanation (the truth is that I don't think she ever has...
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    Lying and Aspergers

    Thank you. That is all very helpful. For me, yes, slowing down is so important. My wife says she can see me responding in my head before she is even done talking or asking me something. Talking about it right now would not be a good idea. I hope in a few days that she will calm down, not be...
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    Lying and Aspergers

    Hi! I need help with lying. I am a self diagnosed, 55 year old male in the US. My marriage is in serious trouble. My son thinks that I do not love him. All of this is because of my lying. I lie about stupid insignificant things to avoid the most minor of conflicts. "Honey, did you clean...
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    Coping with Anxiety

    Imperfection is perfection...
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    New girlfriend witnessed a shutdown

    I do what I call "checking out" where I am still able to sort of function (similar to how you were in your account of your day). I live in deep denial about how bad I get when I am in this state of mind but I am coming to recognize some things that make it clear to me. It is a response to...
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    Self diagnosed at 55

    Thank you for your kind words. Communication is something that I am horrible at. I will obsess and ruminate on the stupidest things and not communicate them until it becomes a bigger issue than it could have been initially. Just today I (sort of) broke out of that by discussing something that...
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    49 Years old (closer to 50) and just diagnosed

    Hi jimnick, I am thinking back to when I was younger and would blurt things out. Hurtful, offensive things at times. I guess I have learned how to act around people and to wear a mask of more normal behavior. I have said things to much older people, people who seemed to respect me that I am...
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    Do you have a favorite spatula?

    Yes, when I fry my eggs in the morning, I have a spatula that I find is the right size for the pan and for turning eggs. It is more situational, this one isn't good for everything, but excels for eggs in the 8" cast iron pan I use for eggs.
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    Self diagnosed at 55

    Hi, my name is Dave. I am a 55 year old man with two children and a wonderful wife who is far more patient than I could imagine being. We have been married for over 20 years and together for almost 25. I have two grown children, a 26 year old daughter and a 19 year old son. The damage that I...
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