How to tell if someone dislikes you for you, or for your autism?

Hi,

I'm talking here in terms of platonic relationships with friends, acquaintances, family members etc.

Thank you, all!

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  • My narcissistic sister HATES my autism.    It makes me unpredictable (in her eyes) because I won't partake in her psychotic games.        I'm too logical for her - she feeds on drama so tries to create it all the time.      Unfortunately for her, I allow her to set the rules and then I'll live by those rules - cutting me off for a year or two? - ok - saves me having to bother.    Smiley

  • Ugh exactly. My mother, sadly. And a few very short lived relationships. 

    I don't know why these humans LOVE this pathological dance. The exchange of guilt and debt and power. They're actually being Coded to live this way and create jobs for therapists.

    Me now: "thank you for ghosting me! I'll just check out and breathe a little better - maybe meet you back at this point when or if you work out how unenjoyable this neuro-normative behaviour is for everyone."

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  • Ugh exactly. My mother, sadly. And a few very short lived relationships. 

    I don't know why these humans LOVE this pathological dance. The exchange of guilt and debt and power. They're actually being Coded to live this way and create jobs for therapists.

    Me now: "thank you for ghosting me! I'll just check out and breathe a little better - maybe meet you back at this point when or if you work out how unenjoyable this neuro-normative behaviour is for everyone."

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