Publisher's Synopsis
Emotions can be hard to gauge at the beginning of any romantic relationship. But for people with Asperger, who often struggle to interpret social cues, romance can be particularly challenging to navigate. And for some, the prospect of loving and being loved seems out of reach.This book provides everyday techniques to strengthen empathy and connection in neurodiverse couples.Life with a partner whose neurotype is different than yours is filled with moments that are surprising, unique, and sometimes challenging. If one of you is on the Autism Spectrum and the other is neurotypical, this book is a helpful and inclusive guide to understanding the nature of your relationship and navigating its particular obstacles-while keeping your love for each other at the center of everything.Even though Aspergers is no longer an official diagnosis, many people-like you or your partner-may still fit the Aspergers profile and identify with the term. This book is designed with you in mind, featuring expert advice from relationship therapist Kate McNulty. Inside, you'll find engaging scenarios of couples experiencing similar challenges, combined with practical, evidence-based solutions that address the needs and perspectives of both partners equally.
This book will help you:
◆Work together-Find easy ways to improve communication, cultivate emotional and physical intimacy, and maintain a commitment to learning about each other.
◆Appreciate your differences-Open a window into the inner world of your partner, and the ways in which their experiences differ from yours so you can convey your own perspective more effectively.
◆Breakthrough the stereotypes-Sort out myths and facts so you can understand neurotypical and neurodiverse thinking and make your life together as a couple more loving and more rewarding.
