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Katrin Bentley
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Alone Together
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published
2007
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8 editions
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Allein zu zweit: Mein Mann, das Asperger-Syndrom und ich
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published
2015
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4 editions
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“In a successful relationship both partners should be able to uplift, inspire and energize each other. In an Asperger marriage this energy exchange doesn’t seem to take place. Usually the ‘neurotypical’ hands out energy but receives none in return, and thus feels permanently exhausted. Due to the high stress and anxiety levels, the AS partner finds it difficult to sustain his energy and therefore has little left to share. Whatever exists he retains to satisfy any personal requirements. It’s a kind of self-preservation technique. In addition to this, communication problems aggravate the situation by creating an invisible barrier which prevents energy flow.”
― Alone Together: Making an Asperger Marriage Work
― Alone Together: Making an Asperger Marriage Work
“forget people with AS can be really fun and interesting to be with when they are relaxed.”
― Alone Together: Making an Asperger Marriage Work
― Alone Together: Making an Asperger Marriage Work
“you have a partner with AS don’t think you aren’t loved, it’s just not easy for him to show it. Try not to make him feel like a failure when he doesn’t behave as you’d expect him to. It’s difficult to learn under pressure and people with AS don’t like to make mistakes. Showing love requires body language, facial expression, compassion, intuition, tolerance and understanding. It’s a very complex process. Imagine trying to show somebody that you love them, while your hands are tied behind your back, you’re wearing a blindfold and have tape over your mouth stopping you from speaking!”
― Alone Together: Making an Asperger Marriage Work
― Alone Together: Making an Asperger Marriage Work
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