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Wedding vowsare supposedly sacred.
Butmarriageisnt for everyone, especially when two people end up creating a toxic union.
This, unfortunately, happened toa womanwho had endured her neurodivergent husbands victim mentality for decades.
While the husbands behavior is due to hismental condition, the author has reached herbreaking point.
As the relationship progresses, the emotional disconnect also tears the couple apart, bit by bit.
Parenting problems also arise and often leave the non-Aspergers spouse frustrated.
When children enter the picture, its often the demise of the relationship, Dr. Marshack said.
However, she is still willing to make it work, which means not all is lost.
During these instances, she advises couples to develop signals that communicate overstimulation.
Wheeler emphasizes the importance of developing those signals as part of aneffective communicationstrategy.
Sticky notes or handwritten messages may also be helpful.
But if the problem becomes unbearable, seeking professional help is always an option.
Dr. Marshack suggests having the spouse attend individual therapy first before going through couples counseling.
It may be arduous, but they must take the first step.
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