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Reading people and romantic relationships?

NAS77044

I was wondering if autistic people cannot read people how would you know if you like someone romantically?

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As I was told by a psychiatrist that when you have autism you struggle to read people, which surely means understanding the character that would make you fall for them? 

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  • Just re-read the original post...I see other way round; how do you know if you like them? Errr.. I think if they are ticking all the shared values boxes plus the sexual attraction. For friendships; minus the sexual attraction.

    Make a list of values and interests you think you'd like someone you want to be around to have. Overtime, as you talk to them you will see whether they have them. That much won't depend on subtle cues, but be evident in what they explicitly say or do. If unsure; ask - "what do you think, believe, feel about x?'. Careful, some people aren't quite honest when they want to impress you, but most people are.

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  • Just re-read the original post...I see other way round; how do you know if you like them? Errr.. I think if they are ticking all the shared values boxes plus the sexual attraction. For friendships; minus the sexual attraction.

    Make a list of values and interests you think you'd like someone you want to be around to have. Overtime, as you talk to them you will see whether they have them. That much won't depend on subtle cues, but be evident in what they explicitly say or do. If unsure; ask - "what do you think, believe, feel about x?'. Careful, some people aren't quite honest when they want to impress you, but most people are.

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