How to make friends? You're asking Aspies for advice on how to make friends? I'll give it a shot in the dark...
To make friends, be friendly - loving, joyful, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful, gentle, and in control of yourself.
That last one includes not letting anyone manipulate or take advantage of you; no one likes a pushover.
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