People with High Functioning Autism like my self, how did you get around this in the dating scene?
Ok just a brief disclaimer; I am not insulting people with autism nor am I referring to it as a bad thing. Some of the greatest minds had autism, we just tend to think differently than others. That is fine, I’m just looking for some clarification is all. Hold your fire!
Anyways, after doing a bit of research into my conditions, it makes sense why I’ve struggled so much in the dating scene. It’s not as much that I am incapable, but that I tend to have trouble understanding emotional subjects, like why waiting a bit to respond to text is more aggravating to people vs instantly responding.
Obviously, I still need to consider the fundaments; (hygeine, confidence, personality), but how could I go about the dating scene with this different mindset.
I fear that if people find out, they’ll treat me differently or that the affection they show is out of pity, not sexual attraction. I don’t need pity, I just want to be treated like every other person seeking a relationship. But ultimately, there will be outliers for myself.
And yes, my autism does not define me this is true, but an experience with someone who thinks like me is going to be different than someone who doesn’t. I’m more factual, more logical, and more blunt than someone without autism. NOT THAT THIS IS A BAD THING, just something to consider.
So, what should I know?
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