>>Being mildly autistic you can see why I don't date either gender with ridiculous sentiments like these being blown around.
> I'm also on the autistic spectrum, and I've never had an issue finding partners,
This is a major difference between males and females and it is hard to get either side to understand the experiences of the other. As a guy on the spectrum who managed to cross over somewhat to the dating side, I have sympathy for the OP's confusion. You may also have some confusion, but it doesn't stop you from having a relatively normal life.
> I'm also on the autistic spectrum, and I've never had an issue finding partners,
This is a major difference between males and females and it is hard to get either side to understand the experiences of the other. As a guy on the spectrum who managed to cross over somewhat to the dating side, I have sympathy for the OP's confusion. You may also have some confusion, but it doesn't stop you from having a relatively normal life.