Social skills books for adults with Aspergers

I used to be interested in this, but I am trying to get in touch with the 'real' me that is buried deep beneath the rubble of years and years of social conditioning. Eye contact can be painful in some situations, and I can only make eye contact once I am relaxed and have got to know the person. I have reached the conclusion that I should simply stop trying - it causes more stress than it is worth. As long as I say my pleases and thank yous, be polite and respectful, the eye contact is dispensable. Likewise, forced conversation is pointless, too. I need to stop trying, let my real self shine, and be myself. I will then find out who my real friends are...

I used to be interested in this, but I am trying to get in touch with the 'real' me that is buried deep beneath the rubble of years and years of social conditioning. Eye contact can be painful in some situations, and I can only make eye contact once I am relaxed and have got to know the person. I have reached the conclusion that I should simply stop trying - it causes more stress than it is worth. As long as I say my pleases and thank yous, be polite and respectful, the eye contact is dispensable. Likewise, forced conversation is pointless, too. I need to stop trying, let my real self shine, and be myself. I will then find out who my real friends are...