Autism and Romantic Relationship Satisfaction: An Exploration of How Autistic Populations Define Enablers and Barriers to a Successful Romantic Relationship

We measured levels of relational satisfaction among 88 autistic individuals by organizing participants based on the partner's neurotype. ASD/ASD dyads demonstrated the highest levels of relationship satisfaction.The results indicated that overall romantic relationship satisfaction is influenced by the presence, or absence, of shared experiences related to being autistic.