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Invisibilia

BONUS: Catch-Up with Bill Millar

Sep 12, 2017
10:44

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Quick takeaways

  • Authenticity and honesty in dating can lead to genuine connections, even for individuals with unique characteristics or disorders.
  • Love for people on the autism spectrum may have its own emotional language, which may differ from societal norms and require a unique approach to finding meaningful connections.

Deep dives

Finding love through imperfections

Bill Miller, an individual on the autism spectrum, decided to try an unconventional dating site called Settle For, where users share their imperfections and what they are willing to settle for. Despite being nervous, Bill embraced his honesty and openness in his profile, mentioning his spectrum disorder and other personal characteristics. Eventually, he made a connection with a woman who was willing to understand and accept him. They shared a dinner date and even had their first kiss after 25 years. However, the relationship didn't last due to communication issues, reminding Bill to rethink his approach to relationships and find a way to pursue a connection that aligns with his unique emotional language as someone on the spectrum.

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