A question for my autistic friends. Many autistic people struggle with social interactions and forming relationships, which is why they often feel lonely and isolated. I’d be interested to know how you usually go about making new connections, whether they’re friendships or romantic relationships.
I’d appreciate it if you could boost this so we can get more responses. 🙏🏻
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@autismunicorn honestly, after so many years of being treated badly, i just don’t
if something forms on its own naturally through no effort, great, but i do not go out of my way anymore
that said, i’m not typical in that i do not mind being alone all the time
@filmfreak75 @autismunicorn @autistics The only truly tough problem I've ever had with being lonely has been a lack of hugs to be honest 😂
I've hardly left the house this decade (to my knowledge I'm not immunocompromised but between my anxiety, sensory issues, and awareness that #CovidIsNotOver I've been acting as if I am!), but this hasn't been a problem because I have my (also autistic, also likes deep pressure) partner and, by implication, I have about as many hugs as our mutual heat sensitivity allows 🤣 #ActuallyAusquishtic
@shinybat i recently divorced caused in part by two years of undiagnosed autistic burn out and that has only solidified my desire to be alone with my cats
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