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    I Positively Detest Attending Social Gatherings but I have a Social Family

    I used to sit in the car with the window open and play my Game Boy as a kid, and wait until leaving. Still did the same thing up to a couple of years ago, actually - just said I didn't feel well. Otherwise if I feel I need to make the effort for someone else's sake, I either find one person to...
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    If There Was One Thing About Being An Aspie That You Wished NT's Would Understand, What Would It Be?

    (Oh hey, first post in ages! And hi new people who I've never met before!) I enjoyed reading these! One thing I've been wishing lately that NTs would understand would be that we're not stupid. That may seem like an obvious one but I now rarely tell anyone for fear of being spoken to like I'm an...
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    I went to an aspie meetup last night..

    I would love to do that! My county NHS centre told me last year they were organising some kind of support group at the time and I asked to be contacted about it but never heard back. Searched on Meetup.com and unfortunately there's nothing near me, though seems a lot of people near me are...
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    Dressing up for interviews

    I'm still curious about what's an 'appropriate' outfit for a female interviewee to wear - the lines are even more confusing (and the logic behind it makes no sense)! What would you guys suggest? The thought of wearing anything with buttons on, or in slimy-feeling synthetic materials makes my...
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    MAKING AND KEEPING FRIENDS WITH NT's

    That's very true - thank you! :blush: Think I'm just being nervous & overthinking as I'm sure it'll be fine, as they're super-nice. They know I'm 'weird' in different ways - haven't used the 'A' word yet but they seem totally fine with my weirdness, so that's really good. It's definitely...
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    MAKING AND KEEPING FRIENDS WITH NT's

    This thread reads my mind! Do you find it easier to have extrovert or introvert NT friends? Typically I find the extrovert ones fill in gaps in conversation easiest and verbalise themselves more, so they're easier to communicate with. Meeting a friend 'irl' for the first time tomorrow - super...
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    I Just Can't Believe It!

    I just can't believe..that it snowed here earlier! Heavily and briefly, while I was outside of course, but got washed away by the rain after. And that David Cameron might ban Snapchat in the UK - it's the best waste of time I've found in a while, I'd be sad if we were banned from using it.
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    How many of you are unemployed?

    Would like to think so! Or I definitely try to :grin:
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    How many of you are unemployed?

    Currently looking for select jobs to apply to - have applied to 2 already! Think I mentioned this in another thread, but one is a local company I'd be thrilled to work for. However I was discussing my CV with (older and more experienced) friends today, and they literally facepalmed at some of...
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    Behold the world's worst accident/I am the girl anachronism :) Always love Dresden Dolls! <3

    Behold the world's worst accident/I am the girl anachronism :) Always love Dresden Dolls! <3
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    Announcing your secret to the world

    I don't tend to tell people because of all the stereotypes and assumptions. The only people that know are my dad (he had to answer questions during my diagnosis), then-partner and of course everyone on here. I'd find it really difficult if I really had to tell someone. I'd only do so if I knew...
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    Your worst professors

    A lot of my worst teachers happened to be middle aged women who treated me like I was trying to be difficult! Had a French teacher once who asked us to present a particular topic each in front of the class - I spent hours struggling on mine as I'd switched schools and missed a lot of important...
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    Learning To Entertain Yourself

    Good ideas! I feel down a lot myself and end up just consuming time & not actually spending it wisely - getting stuck in the cycle of TV/games/internet browsing & not anything productive. Before I know it the whole day is gone and I haven't accomplished anything! I used to really enjoy baking...
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    Are Brown Eyes Really More Dominate?

    That's interesting to know - I was born with very dark brown eyes (or so they appear in photos), yet later on I got my current blue-grey eyes. The baby photo always freaked me out & I was convinced my parents must have picked up the wrong kid at the hospital! My mum has green eyes and my dad...
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    Comment by 'grapesicles' in 'New Years Resolution: Eating Healthier'

    Sounds a good idea! I don't like cooking, and my healthy eating options are vegetable soup (or any soup you like) / lentil chips / popcorn / sweet potato and low fat cream cheese / ready meals, if I'm lazy. At least with prepackaged meals you know exactly how many calories etc you're consuming...
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