The Unfortunate List I had to Make Due to Dating Ridiculous Wastes of Time

The “Yes, I know I’m ridiculous” list of requirements for dating me

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This is my short list.

1. You need to understand that my children will always come first. I will never choose a partner over my children.
2. You must text me at least once during every 24 hour period while we are dating unless there is a really good reason. Otherwise, I will think you hate me and no longer want to date me. If you genuinely like me, you will think about me at least once in any given 24 hour period and want to talk to me, or at least check in with me.
3. You either have to have some understanding of autism or want to learn about it. If you ask, and I start explaining, I expect you to actually want to listen and try to understand. Some things aren’t short stories or short explanations. I don’t think there’s such a thing as a one-sentence summary that even begins to explain autism.
4. You must be a decent human being. Always. It’s very simple: don’t be a dick. You must have it in you to be polite to bartenders, waitstaff, and cashiers. I won’t tolerate someone who behaves in a rude or entitled manner towards those in the service industry. Be respectful.
5. You must be patient.