Thinking About My Life...

[Captain Caveman]

I only really know a few people. Is this normal?

 

[Jumpinbare]

It is for SOME of us, myself included. In my 66 years I have been exposed to a lot of people, but I would say I only  know a few.

 

[Outdated]

When I moved down to Adelaide 5 years ago I decided that I just didn't want any friends this time around, for the most part they're just too much hard work. I'm still pretty happy with that decision. When I feel like it I can go out and socialise and have a bit of fun but my home is my quiet haven where no one ever comes knocking on my door.

My only visitor is the rental manager lady when she does her yearly inspection.

 

[FilterFreq]

I'm the same way. I call it heaven, more or less.

 

[Jonn]

I only really know a few people. Is this normal?

For most people on the spectrum, I think it is.
I believe NTs often have heaps, but the interaction tends to be quite shallow, in my opinion.

 

[plushy]

Sounds normal to me.

 

[Captain Caveman]

Wrote a lot and it dissapeared. Grr!

 

[Tuffsy]

That Men at Work song really sums it up. I don't have any male "mates". I relate better to females, but don't get too close. In a crowd I'm happiest when playing music for them and not being part of them.

 

[Judge]

I only really know a few people. Is this normal?

Normal? I try to stay away from that term.

That said, you aren't alone. My social orbit is really down to just handful of people.

Sometimes it just pans out that way. Though in my own case, in real life I live in what I consider to be near-isolation, and largely by choice. Less complicated, less drama.