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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I love my husband, but I am so lonely in our marriage. 
Recently, we found out that he has ASD, which explains pretty much everything that's been wrong with our 25-year marriage.
I want to stay married, but I don't know if I can spend the rest of my life with this man who is unable to connect emotionally with me.

He's somewhat controlling, and he does gaslight me if I don't call him on it. But he doesn't have rages, and he accepts that he has ASD-1/HFA/Aspergers, whatever you want to call it. He's fairly successful at his job, but he is a workaholic. Work is his only interest. He has no hobbies and almost no friends. He gloms onto my friends.

I feel so lonely and neglected, like a piece of furniture that he sits on when it's convenient for him. 
My question: Does anyone have a happy, fulfilling marriage to an ASD/HFA/Aspergers husband? 
If so, how? How do you make your marriage work? [/quote]

This is tough and a rollercoaster no doubt.
Can you think of the things you love about him to get through the hard times? 
You say you want to stay married, so if you start from there you could get a therapist who specializes in adults with ASD and has tips and coping methods for you to stay in the relationship. Or at least find ways to be less lonely and happier. 
Maybe give yourself 6 months to do and explore that and then revisit if you’re feeling or doing better. [/quote]

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