paxfilosoof wrote:
AJ89 wrote:
I am a loner.
I don't even feel sad because of this or lonely either and most of the time I want to be alone. However, I will get depressed for a short time if someone ridicules me for not having a social life.
I have some people who are friendly to me and I can become friends with them but I don't pursue friendship with them even though I could, because I'd rather be alone.
I guess you could call me an extreme introvert.
you'll probably will like other autistic people if you can find them.
I am like this, too. Was a real loner for a long time after I dropped out of secondary school, then in my early 20s, I got this itch to socialise and perhaps make some friends... aaand that didn't really lead to anything. I tried to join activites that related to my interests and hobbies, but I didn't necessarily get along with anyone well enough to hit off a good friendship. And after a while, I got jaded with all of it, and now I'm perfectly comfortable being a loner.
I ALSO go to this monthly autistic meeting frequently, but I don't find I get along better with folks there, than I do outside of it. It's all right, though, but it certainly hasn't led to friendships.
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