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Everyone deserves a life full of love. If you are autistic, you may find it particularly difficult to overcome shyness, follow the dating norms of neurotypicals, and overcome the social stigma of autism. However, with perseverance and practice, anyone can have a successful dating life and find a happy partnership with someone who understand what autism really is and what it is not and knows that everyone is unique.[1][2]