naturalplastic wrote:
you're asking us to explain something that does not exist.
Most people, introvert, or extrovert alike, operate under the assumption that most people are extroverts.
Never observed, nor have I ever heard of anyone until now, who ever observed introverts assuming that everyone is an introvert. No point in trying to find an explanation for something that does not exist.
Sounds like you and your family could use some counsuling if they always tell you to "shut up"(whether they tell you that in those words or not). The problem could be as much with the things that you say (or how you say them) as it might be with them. But regardless of which party is more at fault something is wrong communication in your family. Especially if its causing you to feel that stifled.
I should have phrased it a bit differently. Why do introverts think every socially awkward person is an introvert? Why do they assume that being extroverted makes you magically have social skills and fit into society? My family doesn't literally tell me to shut up, but they hate how much I talk. They're happiest when I pretend to be introverted. Maybe the world just prefers me to act like an introvert. Since the extroverted side of me is hated and belittled so much. I guess I have to be socially starved for the rest of my life.
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Your neurodiverse (Aspie) score: 82 of 200
Your neurotypical (non-autistic) score: 124 of 200
You are very likely neurotypical