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Old Feb 23, 2010, 04:44 PM
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Sounds like you both have a problem. He does not know how to communicate his feelings in productive manner. You have your PTSD issues. Best thing, if you can afford it is to go to couples therapy. Otherwise maybe pick up some self help books for each of you.

Finally, all you can work on is yourself. Do that as best you can - are you getting treatment for your PTSD?

But do not become the scape goat for his problems. If he is angry about something he should try to express that to you in a nonthreatening and solution seeking manner as possible. Is he aware of your issues from PTSD and autism? If not, explain it to him - over and over again. And point out his responsibility in the relationship. It takes two people working hard to make a happy relationship.

You may want to grab the bull by the horns and just come out and ask him if he is really up to, and really WANTS to, work on having a good relationship with you and the baggage you come with. And you should ask yourself the same about him.
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