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Friends and Autism

JoshF

This is me Venting a little so sorry about that. 
My name is Josh I’m a 22 year old adult who has autism who has struggled with friends and groups at times. I was diagnosed with autism when I was around 10. I feel like people notice things about me and a notice that I’m different in some way or another. I’ve found since coming back to university that some people don’t accept the fact that I’m different or are willing to put in more effort for others who aren’t different. I’ve found it hard to find prolonged friendships due to not liking the same environment as others as I don’t enjoy clubbing and so on. I was wondering if others have advice? 

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  • Hey Josh, I can relate to not liking the same environments as others, I’m much more comfortable just being in a place that feels safe with little to no human contact while I enjoy gaming or watching endless YouTube videos on wars, history, conspiracies, space. What if you don’t mind me asking makes you think you appear different to others?

  • in reply to Autismman

    I think the main thing in university is that I don’t like going out or clubbing and I enjoy travelling and other activities and would rather go down to a pub to chat than have a night out. I also think that because I prefer longer term relationships instead of hook ups and I don’t socialise as much as others. Even now after university I find it hard sometimes as people are spread out across the country but I find it difficult for people to accept me at times and it feels like they don’t want to put in the effort for me. 

  • in reply to JoshF

    I think you should take pride in seeking long term relationships and preferring to talk rather than seeking hook ups and clubbing. 

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