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18 Jun 2016, 8:09 am

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Hey! I'm Alex and I hail from Merseyside, UK.

Animal lover and gamer.

Looking for someone like myself; a reserved loner. I feel tired very easily and don't enjoy 'normal' socialising, nor do I really care about superficial things or appearances.

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18 Jun 2016, 5:50 pm

I've never done this before so this could be completely wrong.
Age:21
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Occupation: 1st Year University Student
Interests: Studying, Daydreaming, Symbolism, Movie Editing, AI, Ethics, Reading, Movies, Books, TV, Travel, Family, Cooking, Baking and Art, Harry Potter, NCIS, Sherlock, Family Guy, Bob's Burgers, Politics and Philosophy, Psychology, Criminology, Economics, English.......

I'm from the North East of England, I'm mostly cheerful but like most people here the unexpected can cause a range of unpleasant emotions and behaviors. According to friends I have a wicked but dry sense of humor. I'm good at looking after kids and the people I love. I stim most of the time but it's usually very difficult to notice. I would like to move around England and see what it's like in other places. I hope to complete both a masters and a doctorate, own my own house and adopt in the future.

I'd like to be able to have a relationship with someone who understands what it is like to live on the spectrum who has similar interests and that I can relate to and who can relate to me.



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18 Jun 2016, 9:22 pm

hi SabbraCadabra.
I have been to a beach, in the 80's, I think. But I do not live close to one. I am VERY big into water, though! I like water parks on weekdays with low crowds and swimming or even just running my hands through water, like in fountains and similar. I am in the I between, I guess. Some of the Aspie males I have met do not want to go to places, particularly outside. I understand, I am just different about it. NT males, however, are put off by my lack of "typical feminine" look and behavior. Also my lack of being very emotional. Apparently, I am also not very romantic. I am willing to try, though! I would love someone to share intellectual interests with.


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19 Jun 2016, 2:11 am

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I have been to a beach, in the 80's, I think. But I do not live close to one.


Michigan has five Great Lakes, and a million smaller ones, and rivers, and ponds, and swamps, etc. So there are countless opportunities, depending on the qualities you're looking for. Lake Michigan has awesome beaches and dunes, but the water is freezing cold, and you have to go dangerously far from shore before it gets very deep.

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NT males, however, are put off by my lack of "typical feminine" look and behavior.


Yeah, lots of girls on the spectrum can be awfully tomboyish. Plus, I've read that we stereotypically have a very poor sense of fashion.
Lack of body language probably doesn't help, either =) Especially if we're always giving off the wrong signs.


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19 Jun 2016, 9:56 pm

I can't figure out how to get the quote feature to work on this IPad! It is true that I had no idea about body language, or that everybody else seemed to know this stuff!! I took out a library book all about it, and I was shocked. When I asked a friend about it, he said, "oh, yeah" and then proceeded to fill me in on all sorts of other tips. I cannot really remember It all and even if I did, that would be the only thing I would be focused on. argh.
With fashion, I tend to do the uniform thing. I buy three or four of what I like that fits and is comfortable. I cannot do skirts and color coordination. Also no heels. Ever. :D

Thank you for the beaches list. Perhaps I will have time and money to visit one in the nearish future.


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22 Jun 2016, 5:08 am

So........ I am a 21 year old male who lives in North Lancashire, UK. I am currently studying a BA Hons Degree in Music Theatre, and I am soon to be in my third and final year. My interests are: singing, acting, history, politics and Gaming. I'm a pretty easygoing man, but I do like to be adventurous and spontaneous sometimes :wink: I'm looking for a female partner who is intelligent, sympathetic, kind, humorous and adventurous, to name just a few traits. If you have more than two of these, we'll get on pretty well!! :D I'm also a huge fan of Game Of Thrones, so if you're a big fan of that too, it's a huge bonus!! !
Any women on here aged 18-25?



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22 Jun 2016, 8:55 am

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It is true that I had no idea about body language, or that everybody else seemed to know this stuff!!


I've learned about some of it, but I never pay any attention.
I'm also sure I give out the wrong signals all the time.I know folding your arms or holding them behind your back means you don't want to be approached, but it's comfortable for me...if I don't do that or put them in my pockets, I don't know what else to do with them.

Also, avoiding eye contact means you're untrustworthy (or something like that), and most of us know how difficult that is.

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Also no heels. Ever. :D


I think I would really like heels, because I have a really bad toewalking habit, but I'm not a girl =(


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24 Jun 2016, 8:14 pm

I'm Lisa and I'm 23. I already introduced myself in a different thread in this section.

I'm a conundrum. I either put people off because I'm not emotional enough or I put them off because I'm actually incredibly over emotional and they catch on through what I say :?.

I'm bad with body language too. If I consciously force myself to pay attention I've learned enough that I can notice some things, but usually in the moment I'm so stressed out from trying act less "aspies" that there's not enough open space for body language reading to run at the same time. I envy the NT ability to have more than one complex human program running at once.

I had to learn to do eye contact more. I'm still not really comfortable with it but I can do it. My worst habit is jiggling my leg up and down or tapping my fingers (I do this quietly at least). I've learned that in important people things I need to cross my legs at the ankles and rest my hands on my lap while clasping them. But boy is it hard on me! I'm forcing myself to reign in my stimming while also doing the eye contact.


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24 Jun 2016, 9:31 pm

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I'm Lisa and I'm 23. I already introduced myself in a different thread in this section.

I'm a conundrum. I either put people off because I'm not emotional enough or I put them off because I'm actually incredibly over emotional and they catch on through what I say :?.

I'm bad with body language too. If I consciously force myself to pay attention I've learned enough that I can notice some things, but usually in the moment I'm so stressed out from trying act less "aspies" that there's not enough open space for body language reading to run at the same time. I envy the NT ability to have more than one complex human program running at once.

I had to learn to do eye contact more. I'm still not really comfortable with it but I can do it. My worst habit is jiggling my leg up and down or tapping my fingers (I do this quietly at least). I've learned that in important people things I need to cross my legs at the ankles and rest my hands on my lap while clasping them. But boy is it hard on me! I'm forcing myself to reign in my stimming while also doing the eye contact.

Why force yourself to not stim? Embrace who you are! Also, eye contact isn't that important. As long as you look at the person most of the time, things are fine!



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24 Jun 2016, 9:51 pm

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I think I would really like heels, because I have a really bad toewalking habit, but I'm not a girl =(


Although it is not considered gender normative, I have certainly known men who wore heels! A few were gay, and at least one was cis gender straight but just enjoyed "cross dressing." I see no problem. It is sort of weird that we no longer consider women wearing pants and button down shirts cross dressing, but men wearing anything traditionally feminine still is. Weird. Interesting fact: high heels were created during the late Middle Ages for MEN. Only men had the fancy shoes with pointed toes, feathers, bright colors and high heels. Plus they wore lovely tights. Similar shoes for women were not developed until the 1700's and were not considered to be just for women until late 1800's!


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24 Jun 2016, 10:15 pm

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lidsmichelle wrote:
I'm Lisa and I'm 23. I already introduced myself in a different thread in this section.

I'm a conundrum. I either put people off because I'm not emotional enough or I put them off because I'm actually incredibly over emotional and they catch on through what I say :?.

I'm bad with body language too. If I consciously force myself to pay attention I've learned enough that I can notice some things, but usually in the moment I'm so stressed out from trying act less "aspies" that there's not enough open space for body language reading to run at the same time. I envy the NT ability to have more than one complex human program running at once.

I had to learn to do eye contact more. I'm still not really comfortable with it but I can do it. My worst habit is jiggling my leg up and down or tapping my fingers (I do this quietly at least). I've learned that in important people things I need to cross my legs at the ankles and rest my hands on my lap while clasping them. But boy is it hard on me! I'm forcing myself to reign in my stimming while also doing the eye contact.

Why force yourself to not stim? Embrace who you are! Also, eye contact isn't that important. As long as you look at the person most of the time, things are fine!

Stimming is considered unprofessional by a lot of people, they think it means you aren't interested in what they're saying. That's why I try to reign it in.


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25 Jun 2016, 12:17 am

Magthidon wrote:
Why force yourself to not stim? Embrace who you are!
lidsmichelle wrote:
Stimming is considered unprofessional by a lot of people, they think it means you aren't interested in what they're saying. That's why I try to reign it in.


Also, depending on what your stim is...let me try to put this politely: people will think you are super weird.

I have some stims that I think are innocent enough, or maybe things I do that I don't notice, but I get very self conscious if I start rocking in public.

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Also, eye contact isn't that important. As long as you look at the person most of the time, things are fine!


In my experience, this is not true at all, especially if you're trying to get a job, or trying not to look creepy.

If you're looking at a person, but not at their face, what are you looking at?
I always feel like that's dangerous territory.

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Although it is not considered gender normative, I have certainly known men who wore heels!


Don't get me wrong, I think a lot of gender stereotypes are silly; I just can't imagine that heels would be a good look for me.
Maybe high-heeled boots or something like that? But I don't want to look like I'm self-conscious about my height =)


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29 Jun 2016, 1:39 am

Kind of new to all this, but I suppose I might as well give it a try.
My name is Tolbin, I'm Male, 24 years of age, and I live in North Dakota, U.S.A. My interests include books primarily fantasy and weird fiction as well as video games, computers, theology, philosophy, sci-fi, astronomy, movies, writing, anime, and much more.

When I am relaxed I am quite friendly and kind. Admittedly, I am rather average in terms of appearance, though I do keep my basic hygiene well maintained. I like having conversations, though preferably about my favorite subjects. Admittedly, inconsequential banter does bore me on a basic level rather quickly.

The female I am looking for must be intelligent, caring, and open minded. As for age around 19 to 28 years of age would be suitable. In regards to physical appearance, I don't have much in the way of preferences. Tattoos, piercings, gauges, are all totally fine with me even though admittedly I have none (at least yet). :)

Edit: Forgot to actually describe my appearance, apologies. 6'2" caucasian male, blonde hair (presently short cut), dark green eyes, average build.



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29 Jun 2016, 8:16 am

"Reign it in" is an eggcorn.

I'm east of LA, now, going to grad school in Economics, so I don't have much time. I'm still interested in meeting people who can handle occasional scheduling issues.


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04 Jul 2016, 5:26 pm

Early 40s Female Midwest USA
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have prior rship experience
not typical female, will never be skinny barbiedoll but can clean up well and hold my own socially
employed, has varied interests and hobbies, lonely after moving here for work,
am a fairly open book, enjoy friendships and lllooovvveee
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12 Jul 2016, 2:43 am

lidsmichelle wrote:
Magthidon wrote:
lidsmichelle wrote:
I'm Lisa and I'm 23. I already introduced myself in a different thread in this section.

I'm a conundrum. I either put people off because I'm not emotional enough or I put them off because I'm actually incredibly over emotional and they catch on through what I say :?.

I'm bad with body language too. If I consciously force myself to pay attention I've learned enough that I can notice some things, but usually in the moment I'm so stressed out from trying act less "aspies" that there's not enough open space for body language reading to run at the same time. I envy the NT ability to have more than one complex human program running at once.

I had to learn to do eye contact more. I'm still not really comfortable with it but I can do it. My worst habit is jiggling my leg up and down or tapping my fingers (I do this quietly at least). I've learned that in important people things I need to cross my legs at the ankles and rest my hands on my lap while clasping them. But boy is it hard on me! I'm forcing myself to reign in my stimming while also doing the eye contact.

Why force yourself to not stim? Embrace who you are! Also, eye contact isn't that important. As long as you look at the person most of the time, things are fine!

Stimming is considered unprofessional by a lot of people, they think it means you aren't interested in what they're saying. That's why I try to reign it in.

To each their own, I guess. Personally, I'd rather look unprofessional than not stim because stimming helps me think more clearly. If I don't stim, then I start getting more anxious than I already was.