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What's so important or special about social interactions anyway?

Cece

Hi,

Ever since I can remember, I have always had a dream of being super rich so I can buy my own island!

I want to have my own island, big enough for a house and for leg room and beautiful landscape and a landing area for a helicopter, that's it.

This "dream" doubles up as my happy place if I need to escape or zone out for whatever reason.

It has no people or social interactions of any kind, the idea of not even having to talk and completely rely on picking fruits etc for sustenance is incredibly relaxing to me.

I know it is unrealistic, hence the helicopter backup to keep me grounded but I can't help but often wonder about the big deal of social interactions.

Why is it assumed that humans are social creatures and that any AS individual that doesn't agree is mistaken and either have to mask/fake it or be outcast?

Why isn't the truth for humans NOT to be social and those wanting it are the odd ones out that rely on a third party to exist or feel better about themselves rather than be self sufficient?

I'm curious what the community thinks if this.

Thanks

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  • That reminds me of a fantasy I used to have. I tried to make it into a story once. I imagined there was an extra 24 hours per week where I would wake up in a tent under the trees on an exotic island and I would have time out for a whole day to do be calm and do whatever I wanted by myself.

    Autistic people still need human support. We need alone time, but friends are helpful. Social interaction, in moderation, gives you a sense of perspective and is good for mental health. I used to think I didn't need anyone else. That isn't true, but I neglect being social because it's hard work.

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  • That reminds me of a fantasy I used to have. I tried to make it into a story once. I imagined there was an extra 24 hours per week where I would wake up in a tent under the trees on an exotic island and I would have time out for a whole day to do be calm and do whatever I wanted by myself.

    Autistic people still need human support. We need alone time, but friends are helpful. Social interaction, in moderation, gives you a sense of perspective and is good for mental health. I used to think I didn't need anyone else. That isn't true, but I neglect being social because it's hard work.

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