Why is Asperger's unattractive?

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All people with ASD don't behave the same way. Not all are quiet, like you say, but there's no one autistic way of being. And social skills can be learned, so being challenged by them is not the end of the game.

I agree with the learning of social skills, I do much better today than I did growing up. I think it is very hard, though, to learn how to properly use non-verbal language, give off the correct cues, etc.

This is probably where I'm at my most "autistic"

The "giving off" of subtle hints. This is why I come across as being "blunt"--because, otherwise, nobody would have any idea what I'm trying to convey.

Supposedly, it's a "chic" desirable diagnosis to have at the moment.

If you're just talking about surface sex appeal and not anything deeper or more real, then yes, the clumsiness of Asperger's makes it hard to be considered attractive by that measure. However, that is not the only measure and surface sex appeal isn't what anyone should aim for - and if anything, I would rather not have it, because I wouldn't want to be launched into the current culture of promiscuity.

Talking about a friend or a partner - I wouldn't want someone with razor-sharp social skills either. I'm so sick of those people, I want someone who either has their guard down or doesn't know how or when to put it up. In other words, awkwardness would actually be preferred. It's endearing and genuine; qualities that are not easy to find, especially in a society that makes us posture and seem "cool" (sharp and fluid at the cost of being unemotional and uncaring) Maybe some NT's think the same way, I don't know.

My voice probably kills it for a lot of girls, it is very nasal and high pitched. That's the first challenge.

After that, I'm very aloof, it is hard for me to stop daydreaming and put my energy into someone. And a lot of people take my aloof mellowness as a sign that I don't like them, or that I don't want to be around them and I would rather be off doing something else. Flirting is the opposite of that, you have to breach past your own personal space and into that of someone else. That is where things get very difficult for me. Next girl I come across who I really like, I'm going to have to try very hard to be energetic around her and get into rhythm.

Because that is what flirting is, getting into a rhythm with someone. Unless you're desperate enough to want to change yourself (if you even can) it is a lot better to just wait and find someone who can get into your rhythm. My first (and so far only) girlfriend had both serious attention problems and an "off"-ness to her, I guess that is why things went smoothly for us - at least before we got into deeper stages.

Well if your passion is cockroaches, good luck finding another girl to discuss cockroaches with. You find a pretty girl who has a fascination for cockroaches and likes you back, you better not let her go.

Some interests are just more popular then others like music for example. Girls like guys who sing and play guitar right? If you're a decent singer and you play pretty good guitar, you will impress some ladies. Unfortunately I sound like an out of tune billy goat when I sing so I will just stick to lead guitar. But someone who sings and plays guitar is usually more valuable then someone who doesn't sing and plays guitar.

It's hard for me to be carefree. Also it takes allot of responsibility to deal with the emotional load inside us.

Oh yeah... Also i don't have a problem with intimacy with one person (at least at first?) nor am i unattractive physically or sexually. But not having the best hygiene or dressing skills (great as long as i put in effort\don't care) isn't that attractive. But there is an unusual strain on the day to day life. How can a normal person deal well with an ill-adapted person? They can but it's difficult for them and after time the pessimism and lack of enthusiasm for mundane things can become depressing.

My problem is i'm a really short guy and i'm light. I'm 5 ft 3 and weight anywhere from 100 to 103. I'm usually lighter in the summer. Also I have a somewhat weird voice as well and am pretty awkward looking when I talk. Not to mention, I am somewhat shy around girls, especially ones I like and I don't have the greatest social skills.

I don't let my height bother me too much. It doesn't bother me as much as it used to be. Do I wish I was taller? Heck ya a 5 inch growth spurt would be alright but I know theres nothing I can do about it so I might as well accept it.

Considering what I love doing now, I doubt i'm going to be finding anyone anytime soon. Time to focus my time and energy on actually doing something with my life. Honestly the path i'm on now, i'm going to be 25 working a low-paying job and not really doing much. I'm 20 and I still have plenty of free time but that is running out. I need to take advantage of it while I still can.

I have much more potential it's just that I lack the drive and motivation and I don't have an intense interest like some aspies do.