Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Autistic & Neurotypical relationships are something which is discussed in this episode as I bring in my fiancé Nicola to talk about how our relationship started. Our infamous first date, how an autistic got a neurotypical into a relationship & my marriage proposal over our 7-year relationship. We took some time to talk about what grinds our gears. We also do a little couples questions round where we talk about kids, our future, and what we think our best & worst qualities are.

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Show notes:
Introduction: 0:00 - 1:26
Who is Nicola: 1:26 - 2:30
What is your special interest: 2:30 - 5:00
Star Wars on the Sims?: 5:00 - 8:27
Conspiracy podcast?: 8:27 - 9:05
How did we meet? 9:05 - 13:30
Our infamous first date: 13:30 - 19:13
The time I disclosed my autism: 19:13 - 21:21
How I "hypothetically," asked Nicola out: 21:21 - 24:00
Dating - Closing points: 24:00 - 27:35
What grinds our gears - Supermarkets: 27:35 - 36:10
What grinds our gears - Social media: 36:10 - 42:16
How we got engaged: 42:16 - 50:03
Postponed wedding: 50:03 - 53:42
Get to know us (best/worst quality, kids and more) - 53:42 - 1:12:59
Unmasking & outro - 1:12:59 - 1:16:02

The Unmasked Podcast is a podcast created by Andy Burns (IndieAndy - Autistic YouTuber) to discuss Autism and Neurodiversity with a variety of guests. To unmask the truth about what it's truly like for autistic people and others in the neurodiverse community. With helpful advice & thoughtful conversations.

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