Autistic Social & Sensory Battery: Traditional dating demands continuous, unstructured social interaction—texting back rapidly, subtle emotional check-ins, and unspoken rules. That represents a massive tax on your executive function and social energy, which explains why the "everyday upkeep" of a partner feels exhausting or "weird."
BPD & Fear of Engulfment: BPD is often discussed in terms of fear of abandonment, but the flip side—fear of engulfment—is just as strong. The moment a relationship becomes real, the pressure to maintain emotional intimacy can feel overwhelming, triggering a visceral "gross/nope" self-defense mechanism to protect your autonomy.
Hypersexuality vs. Aromanticism: Being hypersexual means your brain generates a high level of sexual energy and detailed fantasy (like enjoying smut or imagining intimacy). However, because fantasy carries zero risk of real-world emotional demands or social masking, your brain can fully enjoy it. The friction only happens when physical intimacy is packaged with romantic expectations.