By Lori H. Gordon — 2016
How relationships are sabotaged by hidden expectations.
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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.
The communication technique of Non-Violent Communication (NVC) developed by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg provides a way to communicate with our partners safely and peacefully.
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Romantic relationships are hard enough, but what if your partner is autistic?
Includes Frequently Asked Questions about how to communicate and cope.
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It’s actually a sign of a healthy relationship.
Passive-aggressiveness includes the obvious passive, withdrawn or apathetic approach to relationships. This approach will spill over into all sort of adult relationships, from friendships, intimate partners, school and on to the workplace.
If you think your partner needs to lose a few, approach 'the talk' with caution. Here's what to say — and what to skip.
All relationships go through phases, there will be good times and challenges. When you recognize that your relationship is in a rough spot, take heart. Great relationships don’t happen by luck. There are the specific skills and actions that strengthen our relationships.
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If we want more depth and intimacy and joy in our relationships, we're going to have to develop more emotional connection with our partners, our friends, our family, our co-workers. It's that simple and that challenging.
Relationship success requires us to follow this counter-intuitive rule.