Summer_Twilight wrote:
Until most recently, I had been attending a local autism group that was put on by two people who were supposed to be my friend. I felt like I was expected to bend over backwards for these people and their socials. Then when it came to inviting me to anything, they "Never had time." I eventually got tired of playing that game and cut because people out of my life.
Not sure I understand what you are complaining about here.
Running a "local autism group" takes a lot of time and energy. It is quite understandable that the leaders wouldn't have much time or energy for a social life outside the context of the group.
I don't understand why you would see this as a reason to cut them out of your life altogether. I can understand why you wouldn't see them as being among your
closest friends, but I don't understand why you can't see them as friendly acquaintances, at least.
You often complain about friends or ex-friends not giving you enough attention, I've noticed. And perhaps some of them really are bad friends. But you seem to have a very demanding, all-or-nothing attitude toward friendship.
Not every friend can be a close friend. But it is good to have a network of friendly acquaintances, as well as a few close friends.
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