Personal Stories
My story began in May of 2024 when I started dating my girlfriend and soon I realized that she is autistic.
We officially hit it off right at the end of our freshman year of high school. For our very first casual hangout, we went to Dave & Buster’s. Now, you’d think an arcade would be a pretty level playing field, but she was spectacularly, hilariously bad at every single game. Whether it was racing, shooting hoops, or standard arcade buttons, she just couldn't catch a break. I could already tell right then and there that she operated on a completely different wavelength than everyone else, but it was honestly adorable.
Then came our first official date: the flight museum. That was the real game-changer.
The second we walked through those doors, it was like a switch flipped. She wasn't just looking at the exhibits—she was completely transfixed. She stood there just staring at the planes, her face lit up with pure, unadulterated excitement. While other people were casually strolling by, she was absorbing every single detail of those aircraft like her life depended on it.
That was the moment it all started clicking for me. The contrast between her being completely lost at Dave & Buster's versus her being in absolute heaven surrounded by wings and jet engines was legendary. It didn't take long to realize this wasn't just a casual interest—it was her special interest.
Fast forward, and I’ve been dealing with this for a little over two years now. Look, I love her to death, but let’s be real: sometimes it feels like I am taking one for the absolute team. But hey, someone has to do it.
I like to think of myself as the LeBron James of dating an autistic girlfriend. Remember when LeBron practically carried the 2018 Cavs to the NBA Finals with arguably the worst supporting roster in basketball history? That is me on a weekly basis. When the sensory overloads hit, or the routine changes, or I have to listen to a two-hour lecture on Boeing engine blueprints, somebody has to step up and carry the franchise. It is definitely not always easy, but neither was what LeBron did. Greatness requires sacrifice.
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Hey guys chill I still want a stable house please daddy LeBron
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LeBron here just wanted to say thank you for putting me in to your story you are a true hero
Dealing with my girlfriend is like being the solo crew chief for a brilliant, high-octane rocket that only flies on its own specific trajectory. When we first started dating back in the fall of 2022, she was a total fish out of water during our first casual hangout at a bowling alley—cluelessly sending gutter balls down the lane with zero coordination—but the second we visited a local train yard a few weeks later, her true genius unlocked. It was like watching a switch flip; she transformed into an absolute savant, completely transfixed by the locomotive engines and absorbing every single detail. Over the last few years, I’ve had to learn how to operate behind the scenes of her unique, autistic world, navigating the chaotic highs of her intense, hours-long lectures on railway mechanics and the delicate lows of unexpected sensory overloads. It’s an exhausting, 24/7 management gig that requires maximum patience, and while it frequently feels like I'm doing all the heavy lifting to keep the relationship on the tracks, I wouldn't trade being her number-one supporter for anything.
i have a girlfriend with autism too, she’s on my wrestling team and i’m friends with her brother
For me, it all started my sophomore year of highschool. I met a girl on the school wrestling team and thought I would give her a shot.
Little did I know, this decision would cost me dearly. Fast forward two weeks into seeing each other, I noticed some strange mannerisms my girlfriend was presenting.
To start, she was always asking to watch stupid shows on Netflix (Gilmore Girls). On top of that, she displayed a strange infatuation with McDonald’s.
That’s when I took to the internet to find help or people who could relate to my struggles.
Now three years into taking care of my little autistic sugar bear, I have located this website so I can express and share my experiences.
Trust me kings, I know how difficult it can be to deal with a ‘Special’ girlfriend (to say the least). You all must stay strong, assert your dominance, and take command over your spouse.
After studying this website I have been able to uncover the strategies to Tame, Train, and Contain my Autistic Girlfriend.
wow what an inspirational story we all must be more like this guy
I just want to say that i read this and i think what you are doing is very honorable you are truly a hero i suffer from this too.