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genuinely how do autistic people meet others let alone get into a relationship?? i was diagnosed late and feel like the main reason ive never been in a relationship is bc im autistic.. 😣😔 im getting hella self conscious abt it
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Anonymous 4w

I was able to find my partner by just getting involved in my special interest online & finding a community. only like 4 people ended up becoming great friends, including my partner, so no pressure on extensive socializing ofc. we were long distance for 2 years before he moved states to live with me. i’m also almost 28 and just found the perfect match for my autism. you got plenty of time!! make a best friend BEFORE you bring in romance. 🥰

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Anonymous 4w

Honestly I think that the current culture surrounding dating isn't fit for neurodivergent people at all. The whole dating app, situationship, kinda thing I mean. I think specifically it lies in the act of going into something purely with the intent of dating and the stress that brings. I find that for myself, I've always been in romantic relationships with people I was initially friends with, then it just ended blooming into more. I suggest just being yourself around people, autism and all, and-

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Anonymous 4w

My partner is AuDHD like me soooo lol. A NT would not interest me tbh

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Anonymous 4w

i’ve met my partners through friends, at work, and through location based anonymous apps (whisper which doesn’t exist anymore and yikyak when it was location based)

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 4w

-seeing who sticks. Those people are your real friends, then past that, may even be partner material depending on who.

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