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Forum: LGBT Discussion Topic: Is there any other non-binary people here? |
| JudeFarmer |
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Posted: 16 Oct 2017, 11:23 pm
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Replies: 72
Views: 6,045
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yes there are non-binary people here. no doubt more than will post to this thread.
I am not a binary person.
and I'm glad to know I'm not alone here. thank you OP  |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Looking for another Aspie/NT couple in Toronto like us |
| JudeFarmer |
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Posted: 20 Apr 2012, 11:06 pm
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Replies: 1
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| I'm with an NT and we are in our 30s and 50s, and we're in Canada, but sadly quite fare from Toronto, otherwise I would love to do that. Does anyone out there have experience meeting with other couples to talk strategy? it sounds like a great idea. If there are any Aspie/Nt couples around the Southe... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Toileting issues with a 2nd grader |
| JudeFarmer |
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Posted: 16 Apr 2012, 8:16 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,215
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| My younger son was diagnosed with encopresis--basically pooping in the wrong place due to psychiatric issues. I was encopretic from age 3 to 14. I managed to stop the "inappropriate pooping" but I think whatever my psychiatric issues where then they compounded from that experience. I am still sorti... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Looking for solutions to better my marriage. |
| JudeFarmer |
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Posted: 29 Mar 2012, 11:23 pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,396
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| Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 5:08 pm Post subject: not so specific You'd have to adapt it to your specific situation, but the "5 love languages" book (if I'm remembering the title) is pretty good at making you think about how you enjoy affection and how your spouse enjoys affection. that is the right t... |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Asperger's and sex drive |
| JudeFarmer |
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Posted: 17 Mar 2012, 4:01 am
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Replies: 96
Views: 8,396
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| my drive cycles. when it's up it's up. when it's down its way down. This tends to be confusing for my partners and set the stage for plenty of hurt feelings. i imagine that my interest comes and goes, but a bigger factor in the cycle is fear, insecurity and being uncomfortable with change. once it's... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Looking for solutions to better my marriage. |
| JudeFarmer |
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Posted: 10 Mar 2012, 8:35 pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,396
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| thanks for the link Chronos, that was very insightful. I am in a similar situation to the OP. my NT partner and I have been together six years, half of wich have been a little bit hell. I discovered that I'm aspie (my therapist agrees though I'm not pursuing diagnosis at this time) about six or seve... |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: The Best Portrayal of An Aspie I Have Seen.... |
| JudeFarmer |
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Posted: 08 Mar 2012, 11:19 am
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Replies: 57
Views: 11,773
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: New TED video,the power of the introvert |
| JudeFarmer |
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Posted: 06 Mar 2012, 2:20 am
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,107
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I just watched this on TED, and thought I should share it with WP... and found this thread.
I enjoyed the talk; I have known for a long time that I need to give myself more space and quiet time; but I find it hard to unplug and contemplate. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Who hates shaving? |
| JudeFarmer |
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Posted: 05 Mar 2012, 12:16 am
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Replies: 109
Views: 12,911
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| yes shaving is horrible! I recently switched from razor to electric... the noise is annoying but it is quick and does not irritate my skin. I only thought to look fo ran alternative after realizing that I am aspie and may have sensory issues ( I assumed that shaving was painful for every one; so did... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: any aspies done vipassana? |
| JudeFarmer |
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Posted: 04 Mar 2012, 11:52 pm
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Replies: 2
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| I am considering going to a ten day Vipassana workshop. Have any aspies out there had any experience with this? Any advice? |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Any Vegetarian Aspies Out There? |
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Posted: 04 Mar 2012, 11:47 pm
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Replies: 64
Views: 11,177
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| I've been vegetarian all my life. that's how I was raised and it works for me. Although it is just habit for me I understand that for people who grew up with meat there is the danger of malnutrition, due to lack of variety. I highly recommend checking out the Green Door- a great restaurant in Ottawa... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Robocall Scandal |
| JudeFarmer |
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Posted: 01 Mar 2012, 5:00 pm
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,888
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| Did Robocall change the result of the election? I don't know. We would have needed to see a dozen ridings change hands, which means a sufficient number of voters held back from the polls or changing their declared voting intention. That's a pretty high bar to meet. in my riding, i don't think it ch... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: how long is the longest acceptable shutdown? |
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Posted: 29 Feb 2012, 11:15 pm
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Replies: 47
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| "i tend to think that a person wouldn't suddenly start experiencing a shutdown after a 5 year relationship. i think it would probably happen fairly early on - early enough to make a decision whether to stay or go. and if it happened really early on then there isn't really a level of commitment ther... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Robocall Scandal |
| JudeFarmer |
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Posted: 27 Feb 2012, 7:05 pm
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,888
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| it is so ridiculous that sch a slim margin gives them licence to ignore the rest of our MPs. if only they would work together. |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Robocall Scandal |
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Posted: 27 Feb 2012, 6:43 pm
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Replies: 24
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| I received robocalls in the past election and the previous one, both misleading, trying to either send me to the wrong polling station or directing me to vote for a candidate who had dropped out of the race... the tactic worked for the conservatives two times ago, but last time we booted them out an... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Struggling with housework distribution; need advice! |
| JudeFarmer |
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Posted: 27 Feb 2012, 4:10 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,815
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| Luftballoons, I relate to your situation, I am the aspie partner in a six year relationship, and we have a similar dynamic around chores, with the same sexless results. I am doing my best to change my ways, trying different things, reading and researching, seeing a counsellor, etc... . The problem i... |
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