How to make friends as an autistic adult

I was recently diagnosed with autism in my early 40’s and it’s been making me think about how, although I have friends, it feels like such a lonely place because I might not act interested in people or want to talk but I still crave friendship. Does anyone have any advice on this?

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  • I'm also interested in advice. I crave friendships but I'm not the kind of friend who will want to go out and meet up with people. I dislike leaving my house alone and would have to be extremely comfortable to actually go out and about with someone who isn't close family or my partner. I think a lot of people don't enjoy online friendships though. 

    I hope you get the advice you need!

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  • I'm also interested in advice. I crave friendships but I'm not the kind of friend who will want to go out and meet up with people. I dislike leaving my house alone and would have to be extremely comfortable to actually go out and about with someone who isn't close family or my partner. I think a lot of people don't enjoy online friendships though. 

    I hope you get the advice you need!

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