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Should I apologise to NT friends.

The Riddler

Since my diagnosis a few months ago I have thought a lot about people I have struggled to maintain friendships with. This was mainly due to my particular requirements for going out or doing anything that made  it easier not to engage. However, now I understand it a bit better myself I wonder if I should contact them and explain and apologise for not being available. Since my diagnosis I have actually told relatively few people. Probably because I’m scared about how it will be received and rejection.

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  • I wouldn't go out of my way to apologise - friends either like you or they don't - a piece of information that makes you look disadvantaged will not endear you to people who don't already accept you.

    If you're in a conversation with any of them, you might casually mention it if you feel you want them to know - but it won't make them like you.

    Basically, real friends won't care - and people who are not your friends will use it against you.

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  • I wouldn't go out of my way to apologise - friends either like you or they don't - a piece of information that makes you look disadvantaged will not endear you to people who don't already accept you.

    If you're in a conversation with any of them, you might casually mention it if you feel you want them to know - but it won't make them like you.

    Basically, real friends won't care - and people who are not your friends will use it against you.

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