Man's best friend / Aspies and NT's

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I hope that no one is offended by this analogy, but I have noticed that a lot of people here are not too fond of NT's (understandable) - however, I have a slightly different take on this idea that I wanted to share with you all. Let me know what you think.

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You know how dog is man's best friend? I think that aspie is NT's best friend.


Remember that not EVERYONE appreciates dogs....

-Lots of people abuse them and enjoy their pain simply because dogs are susceptible and can be easy to take advantage of.
-Lots of people are afraid of dogs because they realize that dogs are powerful too and are capable of inflicting damage, even though most dogs only become aggressive as a result of being maltreated or misunderstood.
-Lots of people are indifferent to dogs and steer clear of them because they see them as confusing, troublesome, high maintenance, disgusting, or even savage (just to name a few), even though the real reason is that they have not taken the time to get to know a dog or understand his ways.


However, even though many people have no respect for dogs and do not bother with trying to understand them, those that do reap fabulous benefits.

-Dogs are tons of fun; they are perky, quirky, and are great at enjoying simple pleasures and bringing out the kid in anyone.
-Dogs are nonjudgmental; they are forgiving of mistakes, understanding of flaws, and blind to petty things, seeing only into the heart and soul.
-Dogs are incredibly loving and loyal to the end; they love purely and honestly with their entire beings, and will never EVER forsake the one they love. Even when others let them down, they remain true and their love never falters.


Dogs and people will never be exactly on the same level as they are different species. They eat different foods, have different bodies, and speak different languages. However, they do compliment each other in many beautiful ways - it's just a matter of finding those ways. For instance, a dog cannot play poker, nor can a man bite and wrestle the way a dog does. But fetch is a game that both dog and man enjoy, and one cannot play without the other. It's just a matter of finding the game that suits both.


It IS the sad truth that many people have no appreciation for dogs, but this does not stop any dog from developing a lasting companionship with a man who is willing to put in the effort. It can take extra work depending on the circumstances, but even the most neglected and abused dogs can learn to love again if treated with kindness by sincere man.


Just like dogs, I think many people overlook aspies. They fear what they don't understand, and so they distance themselves from aspies and interact poorly with them. Some develop a bad image of aspies and are cruel or abusive to them. However, that does not mean that the two cannot get along. Harmonious companionship can exist once an understanding is established. It's just a matter of finding that "game of fetch" in which the two can compliment each other and accomplish things that neither could do on their own.

I suspect you are very wrong.

In too many ways to break it down, like a kaleidescope of wrong.

I will try if you want.

It just seems like a lot of work.

A lot of work? Definitely.

It takes an awful lot from both ends. The question is... is it worth it?
It was to me. It still is. I suffer a lot in the name of having a friend, but the tradeoff is worth it to me. The positive things that I've learned and gained outweigh the struggles and hardship that it takes to keep the connection alive. In my opinion, the good definitely outweighs the bad.

The way I see it, I suffer when I'm on my own anyway, so why not go for it and work at making a connection happen? What have I to lose?

LOL @ that exchange ^