Congratulations on your choice! I don't think there's anything wrong with having autistic business partners, employees, lovers, spouses, children, relatives, or friends. Anyone who does is ignorant and/or ultimately not worthy of your time. Autism is not a death sentence of any kind. High-functioning autism is often barely noticeable in adults, and more severe forms often not crippling either. You won't stop being autistic, but you'll learn how to cope and make the most of life.

All the autistic people I know are actually quite affectionate too -- more than non-autistic people. That's just anecdotal, I know. For at least one person I know, I think that's quite a gift.