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 Forum: Love and Dating   Topic: What does emotional support mean?

Pete255
Posted: 22 Apr 2016, 5:42 pm 

Replies: 3
Views: 562
My wife would always tell me "I need more emotional support from you". At first I didn't know what she meant, but gradually I figured out a few things. I wrote some notes, perhaps they will help someone else too. Emotional Support means... Surprising her with presents and outings Being ser...

 Forum: News and Current Events   Topic: "Why Is It Hard to Make Friends Over 30?" (NYT)

Pete255
Posted: 05 Aug 2012, 4:07 am 

Replies: 27
Views: 8,224
Read the article. It says the three conditions crucial to making close friends are: proximity; repeated, unplanned interactions; and a setting that encourages people to let their guard down and confide in each other The workplace is good for this, although as the article notes, competition can be a ...

 Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends   Topic: How to build up support network/contacts/friends?

Pete255
Posted: 05 Aug 2012, 3:57 am 

Replies: 2
Views: 1,254
I know this is an old thread, but it appeared at the top of the list when I searched for "build a support network". So, I have a suggestion for imipak and others in a similar situation: Why not start your own support group? Or persuade someone nearby to help organise. Or you could take it in turns t...

 Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion   Topic: I want to change my behaviour, but I forget

Pete255
Posted: 25 Sep 2011, 5:29 pm 

Replies: 3
Views: 1,477
Will, have you tried looking into eastern vedic philosophy, buddhism and other ideas relating to the self and ego?

You might find a more solid grounding for your thoughts there.

 Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion   Topic: Always disappointing my wife

Pete255
Posted: 25 Sep 2011, 5:08 pm 

Replies: 10
Views: 7,761
Will__ wrote:
Every time there's an occasion to give her a present, like birthday, valentines, etc, I find it incredibly difficult to think what to do.


Have you tried asking her friends?

 Forum: Adult Autism Issues   Topic: Do you have to be nagged to do things?

Pete255
Posted: 25 Sep 2011, 5:06 pm 

Replies: 30
Views: 357
Will__ wrote:
any ways to successfully manage all the "things to do" constantly flying at us in modern life?


I just organise everything on my BlackBerry calendar and "to do" list. I would be lost without that thing!

 Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion   Topic: Mild legal drug needed to relax me in social situations

Pete255
Posted: 25 Sep 2011, 5:04 pm 

Replies: 22
Views: 7,527
Will__ wrote:
I still feel anxious and panicky around large crowds, or when meeting new people, etc.


Will, have you tried meditation?

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: More bad press for aspies

Pete255
Posted: 15 Sep 2011, 9:21 am 

Replies: 117
Views: 11,240
it is leading to a really slippery slope. WHERE DOES IT END? He was convicted under the Malicious Communications Act 1988. That means this act has been part of the law in the UK for 23 years! Nobody I know has even heard of this law before. I'm glad the authorities only use it in rare cases such as...
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