The Journal of Best Practices

Marriage, Asperger's, and being a better husband

by David Finch

How to Live Together: a Relationship Between Time and Space

When my wife Kristen and I moved in together, I was overjoyed. I wanted to be around her 24 hours a day, but ironically I needed time to myself in order to be good company. Sound familiar? If so, here are a few simple ways to get the time and space you need without straining your relationship. Read More

Combatting Asperger's: A Losing Proposition

When I realized that my marriage was in trouble largely because of my behaviors and detachment from my wife, Kristen, I initially blamed Asperger’s. I thought the only way to save our marriage was to somehow conquer my disorder. Fortunately, Kristen did what she always does when I lose sight of the big picture: She smiled, knowingly, and then showed me a different way. Read More