My partner first told me he had Asperger's a few months into the relationship. He just casually slipped it into the conversation and awaited nervously for my reply. I had always noticed that he was different but that's what intrigued me about him. He had such a uniqueness that radiated off his every word. I remember calmly telling him 'I will love you no matter what' and I do. I love him Asperger's and all. He has a beautiful soul and he was so relieved that I had accepted him because all his life he had been bullied and shunned which is a real shame for those who turned down the chance to get to know him because he is a wonderful man who is kind, smart, caring, gentle and loving. I am so proud of him and everything he has achieved. I feel like just over the 18 months that we have been together he has blossomed and grown into a more amazing person. He isn't afraid to go out into the world and work and socialise which is great. He isn't going to let his disability bring him down which makes him one of the strongest people I know. He inspires me to the greatest level. We plan to get married one day and have kids. and to all who said that he was 'weird' or 'retarded' or whatever nasty names you called him, He is now inspiring to be someone and get somewhere despite his disability and that makes him a greater person then someone who puts another person down. I am proud of you, Matt and I love you so very much <3

Sally
Sydney, Australia