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For questions relating to or asked by people on the autism spectrum (this includes what was previously known as "Asperger", as well as "high functioning" and "low functioning" autism).

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"But you don't look autistic" isn't a nice thing to say

First, understand that interpreting their answer as "I don't think you're autistic, I don't believe you, you need to convince me" is not a helpful interpretation. You don't need to prove anything or …
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How to explain that some of my difficulties won't improve with my effort or by their teasing?

Not everyone in your classroom is your friend. They may not want the best for you, they may not want you to be happy. They may be enjoying your confusion and discomfort, and having a big laugh when yo …
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How can I get my mom to compromise and not use her total authority?

This is going to sound off, but it's true: the only way to get your mother not to just use "because I said so" and "as long as you live in my house" is for some of her other techniques to work some ti …
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How do I interpret this situation my crush has given me?

You really cannot interpret this action in isolation. She could be thinking: ugh, this guy, texting me, expressing an interest in me, I don't want a relationship, so gross, it's horrible. She co …
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6 votes

How can I communicate to my mother that her complaints about me make me feel like I'm not en...

There are two questions here really. One is how to get your mother to stop making these exaggerated complaints that leave you feeling completely unappreciated, and the other is how to choose what thin …
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How to open up to someone about loving them, when you don't know if they love you back?

Don't start with "I love you." Don't even start with "I am falling in love with you." That is leaping too far "down the track" and could startle or scare her. Even if she is feeling exactly as you are …
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5 votes

Why is it considered bad form to break up with someone over written text?

Many people, including me and the people I grew up with, rank the sorts of things you might communicate with another person about on a scale of seriousness or importance. So for example breaking up wi …
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74 votes

How can I handle my father challenging everything I say?

You seem to be an apple that didn't fall far from the tree. When there are two people in an argument who prefer "anything but losing the argument" this is what is going to happen. People are going to …
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Trying to teach my nephew to improve on a skill

Most teaching is not "showing people where they are wrong" or "convincing people they are not doing it right yet". This seems to be the part you are asking about. Most teaching is "hey uncle, how do I …
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