By Lorna Collier — 2017
People with physical disabilities fight hurtful stereotypes when looking for relationship partners
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As they reach adulthood, the overarching quest of many in this first generation to be identified with Asperger syndrome is the same as many of their nonautistic peers: to find someone to love who will love them back.
Couples are having less sex these days than even in the famously uptight ’50s. Why?
I have been no stranger to inter-ability relationships. But finding the right person to be able to handle me and my disability has been difficult.
Tip #7: Be patient with us.
Sometimes you have to come up with unique ways to show love if your partner has a disability.
Romantic relationships are hard enough, but what if your partner is autistic?
Conflict doesn’t mean the end of your remarriage, and can actually make it stronger. There are always going to be disagreements; you cannot avoid them entirely. What you can do, however, is become skilled at recovering from disputes by talking about your perspectives afterwards.
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A Q&A with Terry Real
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It’s actually a sign of a healthy relationship.
My husband and I grope each other constantly. I don’t think a day goes by without at least one of us copping a feel. I say this proudly because after almost 20 years of being together, we are still hot for each other. And I don’t see any reason to hide this from our kids.
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