I LOOOVE having my own place. Especially my own kitchen and bathroom. I have no desire to live with another person, period. Not even a HVM. As an autistic person especially, it’s essential that I have my own space to “recharge” in before I’m ready to engage with people again.

Even when I was head-over-heels in love and considered marriage, the thought of not living alone made me nervous.

Is it unrealistic of me to expect a longterm partner to be okay with this? Couldn’t this be a dealbreaker for most people? Should I not be dating, period?

Just wanted to hear some thoughts.