I have often worried about how Master 19 will get on in the adult world of relationships. He is 19 but emotionally has the age of 11 or 12. He has never had a girlfriend although has said in the past he would like to. My main concern has been his lack of interest or awareness of things most teenagers are very concerned with - like their appearance. Master 19 doesn't care what he looks or smells like and is often unaware of other people's emotions - which is usual for people with Aspergers.
Turns out I should not have been worried. This week there have been two girls fighting over him. He has been very good friends with one of them for a long time but has no idea how to progress it (and the prospect petrifies him). I have had texts from the girl saying she really wants to be his girlfriend. When I spoke to Master 19 about this he believed having a girlfriend was a huge commitment which he was unsure he wanted to take on. When I explained it was just a case of telling her she is the most important girl in his life and holding her hand, he seemed to like the idea more. It is such a wonderful contrast to his sister, Miss 17 who has had four boyfriends in the last year (that we know about) and many other flirtations.
Long live innocence and taking your time Master 19 - love it!
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