You probably have seen articles about how important friendships are for our psychological, emotional, and physical health. Friends help us celebrate good times, but they are especially important when times are tough.... Read more »
If you’ve outgrown the drinking scene but your friends haven’t—this is for you. “I want to stay friends…but I don’t want to keep going to bars.” This is one common struggle ex-drinkers... Read more »
When a close friend starts dating someone new, it’s common to wonder whether your bond will stay the same. Many people feel left behind when a once-inseparable friend shifts focus to a... Read more »
While autistic people can make and maintain healthy friendships with others, many autistic people report that they have had bad experiences with toxic friends. It’s not that autistic people are inherently more... Read more »
As an autistic person, I understand the feeling of thinking that my autism has ruined friendships. Sometimes this may come in the the form of self-sabotage when friendships feel difficult. More often... Read more »
Autistic females, like most people, generally desire friendships and social connections. Many autistic females express a strong interest in forming and maintaining friendships, often showing similar social motivations to their neurotypical peers.... Read more »
Autistic people often form intense friendships characterized by deep emotional investment and frequent communication. These relationships typically develop from a genuine desire for meaningful social connections, with intensity arising from both the... Read more »
Autistic friendships may differ from neurotypical friendships in a way that may misunderstood by others. While autistic individuals value similar qualities in friendships to neurotypical people, such as shared interests, trust, and... Read more »
Autistic people can indeed maintain friendships with others, however, they can find it challenging for a number of reasons. Autistic individuals, like everyone else, often desire to form and maintain meaningful friendships.... Read more »