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my boyfriend asked me if im autistic how do i mask better
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Anonymous 4d

What??? That is the entirely wrong attitude to have to this. You should be able to be yourself around a romantic partner and you shouldn’t lie to them, in general, but especially about a disability that can and will greatly affect your relationship

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Anonymous 4d

You shouldn’t have to mask around your partner. I feel that sometimes masking is necessary in order to get by in school or career wise but when it comes to close friendships or intimate relationships you shouldn’t have to hide your autistic traits. It is the perfect recipe for feeling drained and burnt out, at least in my opinion.

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 4d

It just sucks I don’t want to be this way

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 4d

but baby girl you ARE. and you always will be. it is not a flaw, it’s simply a trait. if you are around people who make you feel bad about that, you shouldn’t be around those people. there are people who will accept you and love you even more for being yourself

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