Women with Aspergers syndrome often have low self-esteem, which can affect their choice of partner in a relationship. They can be the victim of various forms of abuse. As one woman with Aspergers explained to me, I set my expectations very low and as a result gravitated toward abusive people.

Do Aspergers feel empathy?

Do people with Aspergers have empathy? Contrary to popular belief, people with Aspergers do have empathy. They care about how others are thinking and feeling but they often have difficulty putting themselves in other peoples shoes. This is a skill that can be learned over time.