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Recent content by Snowbird

  1. Snowbird

    New, Need Help

    My spouse is very resistant to counseling—it involves talking about feelings, which of course he hates. After much consideration, I don’t see much benefit to pushing him into a discussion about Asperger’s. Maybe we just deal with the day to day communication issues… That being said, I think I...
  2. Snowbird

    New, Need Help

    My spouse enjoys household projects. He likes to be busy and productive. It’s easier for him to do these things for me -and his parents- than to express feelings. He does not give money away. He is extremely frugal
  3. Snowbird

    New, Need Help

    Thank you! If you have ideas on how to better search, please let me know. I want to bring it up in a way that isn’t threatening/judgmental/etc
  4. Snowbird

    New, Need Help

    His love language is acts of service, which I completely appreciate. Mine is definitely more verbal. Early on, this worked. Over time, the insensitive comments on his part erode my ability to be open and trusting emotionally. I know he doesn’t do it intentionally but it still hurts. I am looking...
  5. Snowbird

    New, Need Help

    Thank you! Never imagined myself here but grateful to have some support
  6. Snowbird

    New, Need Help

    Thank you. I am willing to adapt…I have been all along. My spouse doesn’t understand why we might need help. I have done enough reading to feel certain my husband is on the spectrum. I would like to hear from people on how they have broached the subject.
  7. Snowbird

    New, Need Help

    I believe my husband is on the Asperger Spectrum. I’m not sure how to tell him this, but we need help. Our marriage is a struggle due to differences in communication styles and his very limited ability to empathize. How do people address the topic?
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