Looking over all of my friends.. autism seemingly /hj
It's probably something about matching communications styles better
this post was submitted on 09 Apr 2025
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Yep like attracts like!
I, too, feel like I am just drawn to other people with the same neurodivergencies I have. I never really vibe with NT people.
I like people that are nice, that's the main thing. If they're manipulative it's a no from me. I also like people that are a bit different.
Same here, being nice is important
True friends?
The ability to be my authentic self, and mutual trust.
I'm pretty introverted and most social interactions are draining for me. My few closest friends are those where I don't have to put up even the smallest emotional facade, and therefore can genuinely enjoy relaxing and spending time with on a primal level rather than feeling worn out by it.
I also want my closest friends to be people I can have meaningful and personal interactions with. Sometimes of course you just hang out and play some games and have fun, but if the conversation gets deep I need to feel safe that this happens from a place of mutual respect and that nothing said will get somehow used against me down the line.
Probably the same things people look for in a partner, to be honest.
Not too loud.
Their negotiability and sense of understanding.
Similar enough tastes that we have something in common to talk about, but different enough tastes that there's a reason to talk.