Stephen1975
New Member
Hi everyone,
My name is Stephen. I was diagnosed as having Asperger's syndrome 8 years ago. I am now 42 and have struggled to understand people's motivations all my life. I prefer my own company and I don't like liars, but I have difficulty telling if others are lying so I have trust issues too. I am quite successful in business and am now semi-retired thanks to that success.
I am married although our relationship has been very bad for many years. We have 2 great kids and I enjoy spending time with them now that I don't need to work so much.
I tend to obsess a little about specific subjects and enjoy technology and movies above all else.
I have been told I can be very interesting and funny, but I find it very tiring to be in the company of many people at parties etc and sadly my wife gets the worst of me often when we get home.
I thought I would join this forum as I have been reading it from an arm's length for a few years but now feel I could do with support and hopefully, I can support others too. Specifically, I have been forced to question my take on "reality" by my wife who I feel bullies me a little and uses my Aspergers as a way of winning every argument we ever have (it has led me recently to suffer a great deal of self-doubt).
I look forward to sharing my experiences as best as I can.
Best Wishes
Stephen
My name is Stephen. I was diagnosed as having Asperger's syndrome 8 years ago. I am now 42 and have struggled to understand people's motivations all my life. I prefer my own company and I don't like liars, but I have difficulty telling if others are lying so I have trust issues too. I am quite successful in business and am now semi-retired thanks to that success.
I am married although our relationship has been very bad for many years. We have 2 great kids and I enjoy spending time with them now that I don't need to work so much.
I tend to obsess a little about specific subjects and enjoy technology and movies above all else.
I have been told I can be very interesting and funny, but I find it very tiring to be in the company of many people at parties etc and sadly my wife gets the worst of me often when we get home.
I thought I would join this forum as I have been reading it from an arm's length for a few years but now feel I could do with support and hopefully, I can support others too. Specifically, I have been forced to question my take on "reality" by my wife who I feel bullies me a little and uses my Aspergers as a way of winning every argument we ever have (it has led me recently to suffer a great deal of self-doubt).
I look forward to sharing my experiences as best as I can.
Best Wishes
Stephen