I primarily ask this, because for a large part of my life, I have found it hard to build meaningful friendships with neurotypicals. I don’t know any autistic people in real life, but wonder if it would be easier for me to build friendships with them?

Or maybe this has more to do with general struggles of being autistic, rather than how alike I am to others. However, I always find neurotypicals don’t really go deep in conversation, but they enjoy small talk. Yet, I’m the complete opposite.

What has been your experience?

  • cogitoprinciple@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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    1 year ago

    You have some good points. I have assumed them as neurotypicals, for one reason or another.

    Maybe, I could try being mindful of everyone’s communication style. Trying different things, and seeing what works best for each person.

    I don’t think I consciously pressure them. I generally don’t initiate deep conversation, as it has not always gone well in the past, so now I just mask with small talk, despite hating it. But I will try to be mindful of my approach nonetheless.