Dylan G.

I am a 21 year old male with Asperger Syndrome, and I have started to return to the dating scene once again. Having Asperger's Syndrome, it's difficult for me to pick up social cues and connecting is harder than with most people.

How do I approach the subject of my condition? Do I reveal it early on or later?

I try to keep topics "safe", such as talking about my environmental work and the book I wrote. Things that won't make people uncomfortable. Is this a good idea, or should I take a few risks?

I try to follow this pattern where I try to ask a question after I reveal something about myself, like if I say that I have a pet I ask my date if she has a pet. Is this a good idea or is this too contrived?

I know these sound like dumb questions, but I genuinely don't know how to approach this. I would often talk in groups about how to make friends, but we never got to dating.

Thank you for help.