Maxine C. Aston

“If both partners in the relationship are left feeling as though they were deceived into believing their partner was different from their current behaviour, they could become equally resentful and both will stop giving and trying to please the other. This can have a very destructive effect on both partners and when the NT partner tries to explain why she is reacting differently, it is often misunderstood by the AS partner. He may have difficulty realizing that when he gave her so much attention and care, she was happy and went out of her way to please him. However, when he suddenly stopped putting in any effort into the relationship after they moved in together, she became unhappy and reacted against this.”
― Maxine Aston, Aspergers in Love: Couple Relationships and Family Affairs

“Many women felt they could not trust their AS partner or rely on him for anything: money, talking, looking after the children, being honest, offering emotional support or being responsible. It was even felt by some women that their partners were an actual risk and danger to the family.”
― Maxine Aston, Aspergers in Love: Couple Relationships and Family Affairs