Category Archives: Relationships

An autistic rules the world (and vice-versa)

Posted on March 6, 2017 by T.Rob

Earlier tonight I asked my wife a if she needed anything from me before she went to bed.  She was brushing her teeth at the time and gave me a thumbs-up gesture which I took to mean “No, I’m good.” … Continue reading →

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All that in 5 seconds?

Posted on February 14, 2016 by T.Rob

You ask, I answer! A new Q&A post on the Ask An Aspie blog. Continue reading →

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Can I just be a functioning autistic?

Posted on November 3, 2015 by T.Rob

My response to ‘Why This “High-Functioning” Autistic Really Wishes You’d Shut Up About High-Functioning Autistics’ (original linked from my post). Continue reading →

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Friendship, filters and fireworks

Posted on February 7, 2015 by T.Rob

What a rough day.  My best friend needed some surgery and I agreed to pick him up from the hospital, take him home and stick around until he was able to get around on his own.  I was to wait … Continue reading →

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Intense world, in theory and practice

Posted on January 20, 2014 by T.Rob

A few days ago I stumbled across an article describing Kamila and Henry Markram’s Intense World theory of autism (more formally described in their own article).  This, to me, was like finding the key to unlock a treasure.  Intense World … Continue reading →

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The humility/noteriety spectrum

Posted on January 5, 2014 by T.Rob

The first part of my life could be described as a long string of attention-seeking incidents. Some of them, like getting bitten in the head by a big dog at the age of 4, didn’t start out that way but … Continue reading →

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I never would have guessed you’re autistic

Posted on March 6, 2013 by T.Rob

Prior to starting this blog I wrote about my Asperger’s on an as-needed basis.  When I mentioned it at all, it was peripheral to the story.  I didn’t try to avoid it, nor to keep it a secret, but didn’t … Continue reading →

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Asperger’s dating

Posted on January 23, 2013 by T.Rob

Earlier today I ran across an ad for an Asperger’s dating web site.  Now I’m not at all opposed to the idea, but it seems there’s a higher requirement for compatibility here.  If two people triggered on completely different things, … Continue reading →

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Why I’m not a good role model

Posted on January 22, 2013 by T.Rob

As a computer security guy, I’m financially successful, work for a world-class company, co-authored a book in my field of expertise and have had a stable career.  I’ve been married for 30 years.  To the same woman, I might add.  … Continue reading →

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FAQ: Ask An Aspie Reality Policy

Posted on December 28, 2012 by T.Rob

Other web sites have a Privacy Policy.  I have a Reality Policy.  Welcome to my world. Hi, I’m T.Rob.  Yes, that’s my real name.  The short story is the name was thrust upon me by a manager at a store … Continue reading →

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