As above - be prepared. I dated Meg recently and my anxiety/depression ruined the relationship. Had I been in a better place, we probably would've been dating still now. Mind you, shouldn't ruminate over "what if's". I'd suggest you don't assume that dating someone will miraculously make you happier - it probably won't.
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Gerontius
I would say that my girlfriend & I, even though we're both autistic, are having to work doubly hard perhaps BECAUSE we're autistic. I'm always having problems from it, & she's always getting into trouble from it. It's a mess. The ONLY way this works is that we're fond of each other and have some very good help from other sources. Otherwise we would be in trouble.
Gerontius
Here are some issues I find in our relationship:
Mismatched libido. I'm asexual. She is--quite the opposite.
Different educational backgrounds. Medieval for me, modern for her.
Different physical structure. I'm very thin; she's overweight. Physical activities now take planning.
Constant visits from existential dread, for either of us.
I couldn't handle this if I was depressed like I was last October.
Mismatched libido. I'm asexual. She is--quite the opposite.
Different educational backgrounds. Medieval for me, modern for her.
Different physical structure. I'm very thin; she's overweight. Physical activities now take planning.
Constant visits from existential dread, for either of us.
I couldn't handle this if I was depressed like I was last October.
Gerontius
Let's look at your good points though. You're good at communication, which is vital. Also, you're talented, creative, and deeper than folks think. This is all very good especially with the communication (you're literally a writer; I saw the story you're working on & it's good.) I don't want to warn you off the idea of a relationship; I do want to see you go into it ready to succeed. Which you'll do if you start.
I personally think you'd be better off GETTING ready and then why not?