22 Things a Woman Must Know if she Loves a Man with Asperger’s Syndrome by Rudy Simone is an invaluable resource for women dating, or married to a man with Asperger’s. Divided into 22 chapters, it is simple to read and easy to understand.
Topics addressed include the following:
- loneliness
- lack of affection
- sex
- bad temperedness
- depression
- embarrassment
- social networks for the woman
- the meaning of time
The book uses practical examples that women can relate to and these are healing in themselves. Understanding her man’s quirks are not directly aimed at her, but are just part of the syndrome can release her to find social contact elsewhere. It also allows the relationship more freedom as she will realise she cannot change her partner into someone he cannot be.
The book concludes by suggesting a relationship to a man with Asperger’s is more likely to be successful if he will REACH. This stands for:
- REceive an official diagnosis
- Acknowledge he has Asperger’s
- Commit to the relationship
- Help – seek help and counselling
The book is concise, well written, and an invaluable reference to women who are struggling in a marriage or dating relationship with an Asperger’s man.
22 Things a Woman Must Know if she Loves a Man with Asperger’s Syndrome by Rudy Simone, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2009
