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Recent content by Brian39WV

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    The Inherent Loneliness of Autism

    I care about everyone. I make sure nothing I do negatively impacts others. I take only what I need in life. I do not compare myself to others. I never say negative things about others. To the best of my abilities, I do not judge other people. I am a live and let live kind of guy. I exert no...
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    The Inherent Loneliness of Autism

    People keep saying I need to put the work in. What work? I have multiple degrees. I am well educated. I am in shape; I stay in shape and work out. I am well read. If I absolutely have to be (I make the choice) I can be well mannered and polite. I am kind, caring, able to love and forgive. I...
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    How to get in a relationship when you do not like group events?

    I think a good part of my problem when it comes to relationships is I do not really conform with anything. No one has ever really convinced me to do anything. I am not interested in politics, in history, in friends, in power, in money, in status, in sports, in family. None of those things have...
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    How to get in a relationship when you do not like group events?

    I am far too poor to afford paying anyone. I am still looking for a romantic relationship. It does not have to be sexual right away, but I will be upfront with her that I will want it to be sexual as soon as possible. I just do not believe in platonic friendships. I want a...
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    How to get in a relationship when you do not like group events?

    I am afraid I do not have any friends. I am not a believer in having platonic friends. Either I am having sex with someone or I am not interested in spending time with them.
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    How to get in a relationship when you do not like group events?

    Thanks, I guess here I am looking for someone on here or online, or on dating apps. I am just looking for someone who wants to get to know me and wants to let me get to know them. I really hope I can get the chance to start chatting with someone.
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    How to get in a relationship when you do not like group events?

    Hello, my name is Brian. I am 38 and live in the United States. I will be blunt. Group activities and social events are just not for me. I am not really able to handle them at all anymore. That is ok. I do not miss them. My one problem is my biggest goal in life is to be in a relationship...
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    How to get over a lack of social life when trying to date?

    I am pretty sure the only way I am going to meet potential dates is online. I guess all I can say is here I am if anyone out there is interested.
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    How to better sell my lifestyle when it comes to modern dating standards?

    I guess all I can say is here I am looking. If anyone is interested, I would be more than happy to hear from you.
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    How to better sell my lifestyle when it comes to modern dating standards?

    I only have two standards. One she wants to date me. I could not sell water to a man dying of thirst. I will ask women out. If they say yes, that is great. If they say no, that is no big deal either. But I am not going to sell myself in any other way. And I certainly would never force anyone to...
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    The Inherent Loneliness of Autism

    When I was younger (think teenage years, college, and into my mid 20s perhaps) I knew I was a little bit different- didn't quite fit in. The thing is I kind of thought time would smooth everything out. That I would become more like other people and other people would become more like me. To be...
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    Can an interest in romance be a special interest?

    I am just putting myself out there online and on dating apps as much as possible every single day in order to try and meet people and get dates. That is my only plan. I know it will be a lot of hard work, but I am more than ready for it.
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    How to get over a lack of social life when trying to date?

    I am really only looking online and on dating apps for the time being. I do not mind dating introverts at all. I am a bit of a homebody myself so that is perfect. I am probably not comfertbale just sort of randomly approaching women out and about and asking them out. But I am on several dating...
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    Can an interest in romance be a special interest?

    In graduate school I learned to stop worrying about what one word means. And what another person means with a word. To me it ultimately does not matter what other people think or say (besides one person I guess). If people want to call it something else that is totally fine. But it is what...
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    Can an interest in romance be a special interest?

    I have to admit I sometimes feel like I just do not fit in with anybody. I am autistic, but people typically assume that means I have special interests or hobbies. Alas I have neither. My mind just does not work that way. I am more eclectic with my interests and pursuits. Nothing keeps my...
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