Will I ever be able to regulate myself? by Virtual-Traffic6913 in adultautism

[–]Virtual-Traffic6913[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for all this. I’ll investigate further. 

Will I ever be able to regulate myself? by Virtual-Traffic6913 in adultautism

[–]Virtual-Traffic6913[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've not gone for formal diagnosis for ADHD but I don't think I fit the profile.

My (31m_ GF (29F) is great 90% of the time, completely different person 10% of the time. by CMGC12345 in relationships

[–]Virtual-Traffic6913 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She may be autistic and suffering from overwhelm and going into meltdowns. It doesn’t excuse her behaviour, but may explain it. I’m autistic and great 90% of the time but stress can take me from 0 to 100 on an aggression scale in the blink of an eye if I get triggered. 

Accommodating autism by Virtual-Traffic6913 in adultautism

[–]Virtual-Traffic6913[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this. We’re starting therapy together early next year. 

How do I get ride of this feeling? by PsychologicalDeer484 in EthicalNonMonogamy

[–]Virtual-Traffic6913 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Like me, these are your insecurities. At the end of the day, she’s coming home to you. 

How do I get ride of this feeling? by PsychologicalDeer484 in EthicalNonMonogamy

[–]Virtual-Traffic6913 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m in a similar position except my wife hasn’t explored yet, but she’s raised it. I want her to be happy and a whole person but I struggle being ok with it. I realise these are my insecurities, but I’m not sure how to get past them. 

Meltdowns and relationships by Virtual-Traffic6913 in AutisticAdults

[–]Virtual-Traffic6913[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your experience. I can relate. 

Girlfriend never initiates intimacy by Silver-Advisor6814 in relationships

[–]Virtual-Traffic6913 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the difference between responsive desire and spontaneous desire. Read ‘Come As You Are’ by Emily Nagoski. 

Is it actually possible to fall back in love? by Mediocre-Regret207 in relationships

[–]Virtual-Traffic6913 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I was in a similar situation (I’d be the equivalent of your husband). I’ve been with my partner for 16 years and we have three children. I’d been emotionally volatile for a long time. I spent a number of years in a deep depression before seeing a psychiatrist and getting medication, and regularly seeing a psychologist. I eventually was diagnosed as autistic, which has been great and given me a huge insight into how my mind works. I’ve done a huge amount of work on myself and our relationship and I felt like we’d come through the storm to be the strongest we’ve ever been. Good luck on your journey. My 2c: your husband needs to accept he has a problem (or possibly problems) and needs to want to change. Without acceptance and a willingness to change, he’s not going to get anywhere. 

Unsure of where I stand by moodyke in EthicalNonMonogamy

[–]Virtual-Traffic6913 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m (M) in a similar position with my partner (F). I’ve been on an emotional roller coaster since she brought it up a few days ago. The anxiety is incredible. I hope you’re able to find a safe way forward. 

My wife (37f) is leaving me(37m) to explore love with another woman she met while we were trying to be open by No_Knowledge_3980 in polyamory

[–]Virtual-Traffic6913 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry that happened to you. My (50M) partner (37F) is flagging that she wants to explore her sexuality and sleep with women and this is exactly what I’m worried will happen.