Why is Asperger's unattractive?

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First of all, I think there's a big difference between men and women. In my experience, female Aspies don't struggle nearly as much with failing to attract the opposite sex, although they do have other problems male Asperger's don't have (like being easier targets for sexual predators).

The following are some of the main reasons men and women with Asperger's fail to attract those of the opposite sex, based on my personal experience. I by no means wish to argue that these are the only reasons or that all of these apply to each and everyone with Asperger's. It is by no means intended as a scientific analysis, but only as an overview of my personal and very individual perception of the matter.

For men with Asperger's :

* Dating typically involves a ritual known as flirting. It creates sexual tension that increases the attraction of women towards men. As most men with Asperger's are incapable of flirting (or have very poor flirting skills), it's hard for them to create this (often necessary) sexual tension.

* Confidence (of the appearance thereof) is a very attractive trait in men. Many men with Asperger's are insecure or have the outward appearance of being insecure.

* Men with Asperger's often appear more childlike and thus less mature than they really are.

* Many men with Asperger's struggle with personal hygiene and/or dressing themselves in a way that is appealing to women.

* Women tend to find comfort in small talk. Men with Asperger's generally loathe small talk and/or struggle when trying to engage in small talk.

* Men with Asperger's tend to have unusual lifestyles and/or interests most women can't relate to.

* Men with Asperger's tend to be clumsy and/or fail to appreciate social conventions, which makes many women feel awkward of even ashamed of when being in their presence.

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For women with Asperger's :

* Many women with Asperger's are more androgynous in their thinking, their behavior and/or their overall appearance than other women, which makes them less appealing to some men.

* Many women with Asperger's are more aloof than other women, which is a turnoff for many men.

How to deal with this :

* Internet dating can help overcome some of these issues. I met most of my exes and my current girlfriend on the Internet.

* Focus your attention on geeky / quirky men or women. They're more likely to appreciate your quirks.

* Once you establish a connection with someone, be open about your Asperger's. People are more likely to be forgiving about your quirks than if you don't inform them.

Oh, for Pete's sake! Let me ask you something: why is it that EVERY. SINGLE. GODDAMN. time you point out a way in which women have it easier than men, everybody starts complaining that you're generalizing? Look, I know the socially-acceptable narrative of today is that men are a priviledged group and that women always have it harder no matter what... but I expected the people here, of all places, to know how much BS that narrative is.

So the criteria is getting dates. And the claim is that it is easier for autistic women to get dates than autistic men. I still see no evidence either way.

...Where to begin ?

pick a good example then

MEN might have it harder.....it doesn't mean that YOU must have it harder.

It's such a meaningless statement though, kraftie...generalizations are useless and lead to prejudice.

Men might have it harder because they are usually the pursuers. They are put into a position to be rejected more often.

But.....it is one's job to buck the trend. Relying on the general trend is useless. You have to create your own trends.

LOL....I am an advocate of NOT allowing the general trend to determine the possibility of my success. I fail because I didn't do something right, not because of some macrocosmic tendency.