Unfortunately I believe the severity of my condition inhibits me from ever being involved in a meaningful relationship. It struck me the other day that my emotional and intellectual IQs must be too low to enable me to be with someone. On Wednesday, for example, my girlfriend (or perhaps that should be, "my close lady friend with whom I share intimate moments") was upset because, in a few days' time, there will be someone new volunteering in the reptilian store at which works. She was upset because the new girl, who has Asperger's syndrome and narcissistic personality disorder, has been rather bossy towards her in the past. Foolishly I confessed that I couldn't understand her feelings as her worries seemed rather frivolous and unwarranted to me. Such is my stupidity, I even managed to infer that she was being vindictive and self-centered. My point is, I do not believe I can offer the emotional reciprocity that a partner will invariably require in a relationship. When sorrow or anger arises, I usually shut down or add my own insensitive view, which leads to even more trouble.
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"Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don't plan it, don't wait for it, just let it happen. " - Special Agent Dale Cooper, Twin Peaks