“I Have A Problem With Love On The Spectrum” - Jeff Dye
Jeff Dye joins Chris Williamson and Matt McCusker to talk about how quitting alcohol changed his approach to dating and why reality shows like Love on the Spectrum can be exploitative.
The gist
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Quitting alcohol removes the social crutch most people rely on in dating, forcing direct and vulnerable communication instead.
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Jeff says telling someone plainly that you find them attractive and nice works better than indirect flirting when sober.
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Staying single on purpose beats rushing into a relationship you are not ready for, since real partnership demands sacrificing autonomy and flexibility.
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Jeff argues that featuring autistic people on reality dating shows as entertainment without compensation is condescending, even when the intent seems positive.
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