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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: A part of me wants marriage, child etc, a part of me doesn't |
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Posted: 14 May 2025, 9:24 pm
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,676
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| Marriage and children can be quite great but also are tons of work to make it work and to be happy. Many people get married without really understanding who they are, who they are marrying, or why. For a marriage to really work both people involved must learn to adapt mentally and emotionally to ba... |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Illinois governor takes on Trump and Musk |
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Posted: 22 Feb 2025, 12:03 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 13,431
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| Thanks for posting. I didn't know this senator before now. What a sensible, well spoken person. |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Post something that made you HAPPY today. |
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Posted: 18 Feb 2025, 10:27 pm
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Replies: 35,655
Views: 1,580,517
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| It wasn't today, but I thought this was the best spot for my contribution: For the first time in my life, I love coffee. Maybe not every coffee and maybe its just the really delicious kinds of coffee they make at Starbucks. I've only tried 3 coffees and, so far, its just been Starbucks that I love. ... |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Name DEI employees or else |
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Posted: 22 Jan 2025, 10:18 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,198
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| I'm pretty sure there's absolutely nothing we can do to prevent the extinction of humanity. We are destroying ourselves but, honestly, maybe its better this way. I consider myself a pretty happy person but life in this country has deteriorated to such a great extent. I can't blame those who are rebe... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: People asking you if you're ''ret*d'' |
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Posted: 23 Nov 2024, 12:22 am
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Replies: 6
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| When people ask me if I'm retired, I respond truthfully, only because the truth is that I'd like to find a job. This usually makes them feel a bit uncomfortable. I guess they weren't expecting that answer. Then I ask them if they are retired, no matter their age. I don't know if I'm being passive ag... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: I met someone special, and I may get engaged |
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Posted: 18 Nov 2024, 8:48 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,124
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| Congrats on your happiness! May all your dreams come true <3 19 months is a good long time to be getting to know someone. You both sound committed to the relationship. Do take a moment to realize living 3 hours apart is significant. Its not like you're all that far away but it does make a difference... |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: After looking at a pregnancy & childbirth book today I am... |
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Posted: 30 Sep 2024, 9:25 pm
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Replies: 5
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There are also adoptable children.
Some stories about egg retrieval sound like it can be hard on you as well. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Erm.... Hello? |
| beady |
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Posted: 30 Sep 2024, 9:14 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,305
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| Welcome, hope you find a cozy spot to settle in and stay awhile. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: "You can do anything you set your mind to" |
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Posted: 30 Sep 2024, 8:50 pm
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Replies: 14
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IsabellaLinton wrote: I can't even set my mind to setting my mind on something.
I so agree.  |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: A father with autism |
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Posted: 29 Apr 2024, 11:17 pm
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Replies: 9
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| I'm sorry for your struggles. Children are as diffcult as they are wonderful. Once a teacher asked me if I loved my son. I said yes, of course. In her view, I did not appear to love my child in the way that she thought it should look. I devoted myself to raising my children and worked very hard to c... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Struggling to express deep feelings for a new partner ! |
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Posted: 26 Apr 2024, 11:20 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 8,333
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| What you describe OP sounds like a wonderful relationship. Finding someone who makes you feel comfortable and can relate to awkward moments is so special. Its ok that you feel all disoriented when something unexpected happens - you will definitely get a little better at that! Everything is awkward w... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: I like isolating |
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Posted: 26 Apr 2024, 10:51 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,746
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| I can understand your confusion as to why you are struggling to find friends. I know I'm strange or somehow distinctly different. I don't like most people - they are rarely kind to me. I've made great efforts to connect with some people that I do like. Unfortunately, it rarely works to form a lastin... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Pros and cons of "three dates" |
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Posted: 26 Feb 2024, 1:32 pm
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Replies: 30
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| When to have sex? 1. It's something you have thought about and want with this other person. 2. You feel comfortable enough to discuss your sexual preferences (depending on your previous experience or lack thereof). 3. You have made plans and are prepared with your birth control of choice. 4. You hav... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: My autistic daughter can’t stay still ... |
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Posted: 22 Feb 2024, 8:56 pm
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Replies: 15
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Is she undiagnosed hyperactive?
Is she unable to stop moving at home as well?
Some people have repetitive motions for various reasons. I think for some its soothing. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Handbook for autistic-autistic social interactions |
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Posted: 05 Feb 2024, 10:16 pm
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Replies: 10
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| I 'm happy to see more ND people are out and about doing what they need or want. It wasn't as common when I was growing up. I recently saw someone who seemed to me to be on the spectrum and was having some communicatoin/miscommunication issues in a fast food restaurant. I was next in line and he had... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Green Beans |
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Posted: 25 Jan 2024, 11:21 pm
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Replies: 16
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| American vegetables intrigue me. I want to try squash and collar greens one day. I also want to eat authentic pumpkin pie. There are a lot of different types of squash - you never tried any? Collard greens are similar to cooked spinach. I love pumpkin pie but it does vary a lot - so don't give up t... |
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