Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi,
I found it a little easier to make friends at school and university. But now as an Adult (23 years old), I am looking to make friends with people who are similar to me and how to enjoy deeper conversation. And I am starting to feel like as an Adult it's harder to do that. I don't know how or where to start. It feels like I missed my chance back in school and now I am stuck with my current situation.
Any advice? How do you feel about it? As an Autistic Adult.
Best to join activities based clubs that align with your interests and hobbies, that way you get to meet new people who you already share a common ground to talk about.
Another thing is if you can't find clubs for your precise interest and hobbies you can also just look at what is being hosted in your local area and pick the thing closest to your pre-existing interests that you wouldn't mind getting into and try something new. That's also a good ice breaker people often ask if you've done whatever it is before and you can say no just fancied trying something new, it's a legit answer and a good opener for conversations.These things usually work for me. I actually don't have an issue making a connection, I just can't often be bothered to grow it or maintain it, because I'm not really the kind of person that ever feels lonely, even if it is nice to have friends too. I guess I am one of those for whom the aut-o in autistic is really strong.