Sorry for another “Is this autism or normal human behavior?” Post.

There’s a long story as to why I am experiencing this again but it’s not really any more relevant then the title of this post.

For older folk it’s like that episode of the Simpsons where Lisa, out of pity, give Ralf Wiggim a valentines day card and he immediately starts invisioning a future with her as his romantic parter.

I’ve identified I have this same trait and I hate it. Looking back I’ve totally made people who had been nothing but kind to me uncomfortable and shut me out because of this.

Now knowing that I am doing this is at least making me a little more in control and hopfully less weird. But now I need to stop and asses every interaction I have which is itself awkward.

  • BOMBS@lemmy.worldMEnglish
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    8 months ago

    Sorry for another “Is this autism or normal human behavior?” Post.

    I don’t think you have to apologize for this. Seeking support with these situations is one of the reasons this community exists. It’s even explicitly stated in the sidebar under encouraged:

    1. Questions regarding autism.
    1. Seeking and sharing support.

    Ask away!

  • Horrible_Goblin@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    7 months ago

    don’t know about how big a factor autism actually is. I mean, sure might not pick up on some signals others would have.

    But if I look at my own life, i think its mainly cravings… wanting to believe it.

    Being single is quite a big topic in my life, and not one I’m happy about. I really miss the cuddles, the affection… just to play the game of dating even. So when that suddenly seems to present itself out of the blue, I might be way less critical of how i observe the situation than I otherwise might

    Another factor, and this might be more auty related, is genuinly not being able to read what I mean or that person, or what they are expecting from me.

    Hope this helps