Connor Tomlinson opens up about dating on the autism spectrum in Love on the Spectrum: Season 3—struggles, growth, and Georgie.
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What kind of person is Connor Tomlinson from Love on the Spectrum?
Connor Tomlinson, the 26-year-old star of Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum, has won over viewers with his honest story of how he deals with relationships while on the autism spectrum.
In a special chat with PEOPLE, Connor and his mom, Lise, talked about how the show changed the way he dates by teaching him things like “what I am capable of” and “chivalry” (“open doors, pull out chairs”).
What problems did Connor have when he was dating?
Dating helped Connor grow and made things harder at the same time.
He says that the stress of having to remember important dates and read social cues makes him feel “discouraged” at times.
He says, “It is a lot of responsibility.” This season, fans saw him connect with Georgie, though they are still having trouble talking to each other.
Lise says, “Navigating female signals is a hurdle,” as Connor tries to figure out “where I stand.”
What did Connor and Georgie do for Valentine’s Day?
Their first Valentine’s Day together was truly magical.
The couple went to Medieval Times, and Connor splurged on the “queen’s package” to get spots in the front row for the fighting.
The gifts were both very personal. He gave Georgie a blanket with a picture of her late dog on it, and she gave him one of her pets sleeping with hers.
What is so great about Love on the Spectrum?
Netflix calls the show “insightful and warm-hearted,” and it really depicts the love lives of autistic people.
It has helped Connor grow up by teaching him how to balance being excited and being in charge.
Their relationship lasts even though they have problems with Georgie, which shows that love is complicated even for neurodiverse people.
What are Connor and Georgie going to do next?
They are still together, but they are working on strengthening their relationship.
Lise encourages him, “Dating’s complicated, right?” Connor hopes that an honest talk will help them figure out how they feel about each other.
Their honest and realistic story shows us that being open and honest in love is the greatest thing we can do.
Quick Facts: Love on the Spectrum
- Connor learned chivalry and self-awareness through the show.
- He and Georgie bonded over personalized blankets and Medieval Times.
- Communication hurdles persist due to autism-related emotional navigation.
- The series highlights authentic autistic dating experiences.
- Season 3 is currently streaming on Netflix.