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I want to try online dating. Should I tell potential partners about my Asperger diagnosis?

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August 4, 2021
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I’m 18 years old and have been diagnosed with Asperger’s. I’m really worried it will affect my chance of having a fulfilling relationship and sex life. I’m considering getting into online dating, as some friends have had success in that regard, but my issues with speaking with others and body language make it a tough proposition. Most of my interactions with new people have been instigated by friends, family, educators or employers. I worry that, without telling potential partners of my condition, I’ll come across as weird and sexually incapable. It’s a gamble that I’ve had to make many times – whether to let people know or wait for them to find out on their own. When it comes to such a nuanced and complex social situation as dating and sex, I feel I’m just not built for it. What can I do to help my chances of happiness in this field?

Your question shows that you already have a good understanding of your potential sex and relationship challenges. But even though you have received a specific diagnosis, you are still a unique human being with much to offer the right partner. Instead of asking yourself: “Will I be acceptable to others?” instead consider the far more important universal questions: “What do I need in a relationship, sexual or otherwise? And how can I best find a loving and consensual way to get my needs met as well as helping to meet the needs of someone I might care about?”

Your psychological reality should be private if you prefer it – it’s really no one else’s business. If you label yourself – especially early in a relationship – you give another person permission to pigeonhole you. When an issue arises, it may be better to say, for example: “I just don’t happen to be comfortable with X,” rather than giving someone a diagnosis they could research – possibly yielding incorrect information. Again, you are unique. You will find your own way to connect with someone.

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