I just don't know why everyone are turning away from me :(

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10 May 2016, 7:58 am

Surely it has something to do with my personality, but I have absolutely no idea why... Wherever I go, people bond and form friendships, despite me trying to do all the same things as them, without being too pushy.

Time after time, person after person never laughs at my jokes, listens to what I'm saying, chooses me over anyone else, enjoys my company or invites me to stuff. If I wasn't around anymore, only my closest family would miss me (not really sure about that either).

Trust me, I'm not contemplating what you're thinking, as I'm one who never gives up and is dedicated to succeed in life, but I'm feeling really miserable right now experiencing such rejection and my self-confidence has taken a hit as well. I realistically have absolutely no qualities that makes me a potential close friend for anyone, and when people talk to me it's for help with academics and nothing else (thankfully I have top grades, but I'd rather fail and have a social life)

There is nothing I wish more right now than encouragement and someone that I can talk to. Please :cry:



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10 May 2016, 8:25 am

it must be a sad feeling to be lonely. i see so many people who look sad because they are lonely and i just note it and go home.
there is nothing i can do for them. loneliness is a state of not feeling comfortable about being the only one present in a situation i guess.
but i never felt lonely and i wish i could somehow give you the release from feeling lonely, but it is well known that "everybody needs somebody" and i guess you are that way.

you know, when you do not feel lonely, many people want to be with you. they also do not want to feel lonely and feel that they can learn from you how not to feel lonely.

i never feel lonely because i know that only i truly can ever know every detail about what i am thinking.
and i am always in my presence



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10 May 2016, 8:59 am

I feel ya, it sucks. I don't know what to do, I haven't found that anyone thinks loneliness or content being alone as an attractive quality. Just continue on that grind I guess and do you, you can't control other people.



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10 May 2016, 9:01 am

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despite me trying to do all the same things as them


This is part of your problem. You should focus on finding people who like the things you like, rather than trying to mimic others. Aspies often have unusual interests, which can make this challenging, but it can be done. NTs can sometimes just strike up friendships with random people they encounter, but that rarely happens for folks on the spectrum. Make a list of your likes and interests, then search for clubs/organizations/charities/etc. that match those interests. That's where you'll find like-minded people. Science fiction and comic book conventions are also magnets for aspie types, and are worth giving a try.



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11 May 2016, 1:34 am

Hi, sorry to hear that you are feeling so lonely. You can talk to us and we will try to encourage you as best we can. Try to focus on your interests and the things that make you happy. I don't think things will always be this bad. Hopefully you will meet someone that shares your interests. Meanwhile, you should be proud of your academic skills and determination. Since people are coming to you for help, I bet some of them are wishing they were as smart as you.


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11 May 2016, 5:32 am

b9 wrote:
it must be a sad feeling to be lonely. i see so many people who look sad because they are lonely and i just note it and go home.
there is nothing i can do for them. loneliness is a state of not feeling comfortable about being the only one present in a situation i guess.
but i never felt lonely and i wish i could somehow give you the release from feeling lonely, but it is well known that "everybody needs somebody" and i guess you are that way.

you know, when you do not feel lonely, many people want to be with you. they also do not want to feel lonely and feel that they can learn from you how not to feel lonely.

i never feel lonely because i know that only i truly can ever know every detail about what i am thinking.
and i am always in my presence


What a beautiful post! :heart:


OP, re-read the above post. There's much wisdom in it imo.

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12 May 2016, 4:19 am

Comic books and science fiction are stereotypes of people with Asperger's. We need to get away from that type of thinking.



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12 May 2016, 6:49 am

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Comic books and science fiction are stereotypes of people with Asperger's. We need to get away from that type of thinking.


My suggestion was based on my personal experiences, not a stereotype.



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12 May 2016, 7:04 am

Pinguino wrote:
Surely it has something to do with my personality, but I have absolutely no idea why... Wherever I go, people bond and form friendships, despite me trying to do all the same things as them, without being too pushy.

Time after time, person after person never laughs at my jokes, listens to what I'm saying, chooses me over anyone else, enjoys my company or invites me to stuff. If I wasn't around anymore, only my closest family would miss me (not really sure about that either).

Trust me, I'm not contemplating what you're thinking, as I'm one who never gives up and is dedicated to succeed in life, but I'm feeling really miserable right now experiencing such rejection and my self-confidence has taken a hit as well. I realistically have absolutely no qualities that makes me a potential close friend for anyone, and when people talk to me it's for help with academics and nothing else (thankfully I have top grades, but I'd rather fail and have a social life)

There is nothing I wish more right now than encouragement and someone that I can talk to. Please :cry:


I think you're brilliant and I'd like nothing more than a friend to talk to
pm me any time


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12 May 2016, 7:41 am

One of the most useful skills to making friends is to be able to listen carefully to learn about your friends' likes and dislikes. And, when you gain more skill, to be able to avoid contradicting or correcting your friends--as people don't like being corrected--so don't do that.



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13 May 2016, 1:45 pm

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13 May 2016, 4:46 pm

I can relate when it comes to being pushed away by others. Maybe try joining groups with people who might be similar to you.