Social sense comes and goes?

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Anyone else think they are finally "getting" social stuff, only to next time realize they've not actually understood it at all? Or, thought they'd understood it, only to finally realize that they only understood a really primitive version of the social interaction/relationship, and not the whole, real deal?

Right now I'm really sick of doing this. I finally think I'm getting it - but no. I'm not really. It's very demoralizing, and makes me remember why I didn't use to even try to have social relationships at all. Lonely, but not nearly so confusing and painful.

On the bright side, at least you have the sense to determine that you are not understanding it. Believing that you understand a situation for years and then realizing that you don't understand it at all...that is pretty painful (I apologize if this is what you were referring to).
Right now, I cannot even tell if I understand social situations or not. Communication is bamboozling.
I hope that things get better for you. One does not always have to understand the dynamics of a relationship to be successful at a relationship. Many of my neurotypical friends seem to understand so little about people while doing so well in relation to them. May you find those who will support you and provide you with cheer.

Thanks, WerewolfPoet