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EDIT: You've mentioned in another comment that you've been diagnosed with autism, so I'm even more convinced this is the case. … These are the exact social cues that people with autism miss all the time. …

I don't know if this has any relevance but I thought I would include it anyway that I was recently diagnosed with Autism. …

I had a hellish existence growing up with a hearing impairment, autism, and neuromotor issues from brain damage. I was walking around with a HUGE bull's-eye on my back. But, people age and mature. …

A little about autism I think it's worth knowing a little about how she may see the problem. … Autism is a development disorder that slows mental and emotional development. …

One of these friends, Alice, has an autism spectrum disorder. This friend got fired from our workplace. … Alice has an autism spectrum disorder. I don't know if her behavior is caused or exacerbated by that, but her behavior is disruptive regardless. …

FULL DISCLOSURE: I am a high functioning autistic Three things come into play with autism that I see here. … You will never win a battle of wills with someone who has autism. The rigidity is a brick wall you will run against. …

I was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome (a form of autism) when I was in college, and I haven't had a serious relationship since that time (about 3 and a half years ago). … Although I have gotten better at managing a lot of the social issues that accompany my autism, I still have sensory issues that can be problematic. …

Say a friend of mine makes jokes about autism and about how some behavior is "just such an autistic thing to do" in a demeaning way. Now I say well that's pretty demeaning to people with autism. …

Autism Spectrum Disorder Ok, so a bit about ASD. As is mentioned in the name, it is a spectrum. Not everybody will be equally affected by it. …

As you've learned, just having the autism in common doesn't mean you have much else in common, and sometimes even the flavors of autism don't jibe well. … If you just don't want to be friends with this person any longer try something like: Dave, I'm sorry but outside of the autism, I just don't have anything in common with you. …

This is why I think many people show behaviour similar to autism but it's accepted because it's not explained and excused with autism. … Try to think without explaining yourself with autism. Many things are "socially acceptable" if you don't give the opportunity to deny their source. Just show the outcome. …

Sometimes autism causes underdeveloped social skills and/or language skills. It's different for everyone. I lack most of the autism traits you see in the media. … Because of this, people tend to question whether I really have autism. This seems to stem from a misunderstanding of what autism really is. I often get told "Oh, but you're so social!". …

I am on the autism spectrum so I always struggled with it. So I was relieved to find men don't want to talk face to face either. Since then I went on a few dates. …

She is on the autism spectrum. Which means, Alice has problems 'relating' to me. If I was talking about a problem or my feelings, Alice wouldn't disclose, because she couldn't relate. …

I don't think he has many friends, but we don't really have a lot in common except our autism. …