“Often partners spend so much time looking after others, that their own needs are not acknowledged by themselves or others.”
“Most partners often feel very responsible for their husband/wife. It is important to acknowledge that there is choice connected to that responsibility. You are not responsible.”
These are some of the statements in the Informations Sheet “Issues for Partners of Asperger’s Syndrome Adults“ from Asperger’s Syndrome Foundation. Here, spouses and partners of afults with Asperger’s /ASD are given good advices, as
- talking to someone who understands
- go for a support group – you are not alone
- “the benefit in talking to someone who understands should not be under-estimated”
- do whatever helps to relieve your stress
- ending the relationship is also an option