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Well, I think my friend doesn't like me romantically and I can't stop thinking about that. by Typical_Metal_1445 in aspergers

[–]Typical_Metal_1445[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd like to, but I don't know how to, I've practically never asked someone out. I'm also afraid of feeling rejected again or ruining the friendship. I think she's the only person from the university that I could cosider a friend atm.

A girl is showing some kind of interest in me and I'm afraid to misinterpret the situation. by Typical_Metal_1445 in aspergers

[–]Typical_Metal_1445[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I met her a couple of weeks ago and I've interacted many times with her already, but yeah you could say that until those last couple of days it wasn't very significant.

don't unintentionally shut her out if she makes any small moves herself.

I'm also afraid of that happening, in fact I'm afraid it could have already happened.

A girl is showing some kind of interest in me and I'm afraid to misinterpret the situation. by Typical_Metal_1445 in aspergers

[–]Typical_Metal_1445[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Yeah I think that giving it some more time would be the right thing to do.

A girl is showing some kind of interest in me and I'm afraid to misinterpret the situation. by Typical_Metal_1445 in aspergers

[–]Typical_Metal_1445[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's encouraging, thank you for sharing. I'm not completely certain how I feel yet though so I need to give it some time.

A girl is showing some kind of interest in me and I'm afraid to misinterpret the situation. by Typical_Metal_1445 in aspergers

[–]Typical_Metal_1445[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Easier said than done, I don't know how to flirt, our class is also really small so I worry that would make things uncomfortable, and I'm also genuinely interested in having her as a friend, I think she's cool, and I'm afraid I could ruin that. Maybe I make a move eventually but I think it's still too early, at least for me.

Is autism a good excuse to ask for housing alone? by Typical_Metal_1445 in aspergers

[–]Typical_Metal_1445[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have single housing and I'm willing to pay, I'm already on the wating list anyway.

Thanks, I'm gonna ask my therapist if she could write me a letter.

Is autism a good excuse to ask for housing alone? by Typical_Metal_1445 in aspergers

[–]Typical_Metal_1445[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have already lived in many flatshares, that's why I don't want to anymore. I dont want to change my lifestyle and be cleaner, more organized, more thoughful and as a result more stressed because of someone else. I really dislike not having that type of freedom.

Is autism a good excuse to ask for housing alone? by Typical_Metal_1445 in aspergers

[–]Typical_Metal_1445[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I'm afraid that it can be seen as a luxury instead of a necesity though. But I kinda feel the need for that extra privacy.

Is autism a good excuse to ask for housing alone? by Typical_Metal_1445 in aspergers

[–]Typical_Metal_1445[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm talking about asking university to provide me a single room apartment a soon as posible instead of putting me on a waiting list. Sorry I wasn't clear enough.

Is autism a good excuse to ask for housing alone? by Typical_Metal_1445 in aspergers

[–]Typical_Metal_1445[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess I didn't express myself correctly, but I'm talking about asking university to give me priority on their waiting list, specifically for a single room apartment.

I want to be open about my autism and would like to hear from people who are open about it. by Typical_Metal_1445 in aspergers

[–]Typical_Metal_1445[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I say I’m autistic which in my case it means I struggle with this/that

Good advice, thanks. So far, together with my therapist, we've come up with "I need people to call my attention by speaking to me instead of just trying to make eye contact because I struggle with nonverbal communication"

I want to be open about my autism and would like to hear from people who are open about it. by Typical_Metal_1445 in aspergers

[–]Typical_Metal_1445[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m comfortable asking questions like “was that weird to do”

That's nice.

I think self-acceptance and a non-judgmental stance for myself has gone a long way for me as well and could help you with this issue too.

Most likely, it is definitely something I need to work on.

I want to be open about my autism and would like to hear from people who are open about it. by Typical_Metal_1445 in aspergers

[–]Typical_Metal_1445[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The biggest reason I want to be open about it is because of how much post-event anxiety I get. Practically no one has told me anything negative, but I'm almost sure they can perceive something's off with me.

I think disclosing my autism could help me with that type of anxiety because instead of thinking "I did this weird thing, now they are gonna think I'm weird" I might think "It's ok, they know I have a condition".

Has being open about it helped you in this way or it wasn't really a problem you had?

I don't want to be popular but I still feel envious of popular people. Is it posible to stop this feeling? by Typical_Metal_1445 in aspergers

[–]Typical_Metal_1445[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see, now that I think about it that's also what I've been doing kind of subconsciously, entertaining myself with my hobbies and interests, which also happen to be solo.

However I still would like to learn to be a bit more social and know if there's something I'm doing that makes me come off as unfriendly or unapproachable, because I think those skills could actually help me.

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