I really think my ex probably has Asperger's, which would so neatly explain his issues with relating to anyone outside of Internet chat. (And sadly, I met him on the internet.) I can sympathize with you 100% on that issue.

If you look up "imposter syndrome" you may find it seems familiar. I have read it is particularly common among high-achieving women, and I know I certainly have had a bad case of it at times. Especially when you feel like you haven't worked hard enough for your apparent success, it can be easy to feel like you are somehow fooling people. After reading quite a bit about it a year or so ago, I've found it's much easier to talk myself out of feeling like a fake. smile