The reason why many are single

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05 Jan 2014, 10:14 pm

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In fairness she was probably high on coke at the time.


that's what I said before it ain't flirting she's high. seriously I do know whats wrong with England theses days they used to manufacture goods now all they do is export cheap tv shows with over paid presenters :roll:


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10 Jan 2014, 2:58 am

Generation Y, my generation is probably going to be the last to actually go outside and meet girls, in the next few decades this will all be done virtually in an ever increasing smaller and more efficient world.



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10 Jan 2014, 6:53 am

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If you want to see an example of over the top flirting watch one of Nigella Lawson's cookery shows.


Like this?

This is flirting? :o
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6DXz0MZP0E[/youtube]


I've never seen her before, but it's actually pretty funny. Obviously this montage was purposefully made to emphasise sexual innuendo, but there are enough clips there to dismiss the possibility that it's accidental. Of course, I resent that they'd use such a cheap trick to lure male viewers, but - it probably works.


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10 Jan 2014, 7:21 pm

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Or maybe because they have some condition that prevents them to normally develop interpersonal relationships? Like ......umm....Autism perhaps?


Another reason why many.... *gulp* males (I am gonna be accused as sexist by talking gender dynamics again) are single is because they have major flaws: no job, no car, no place (which is a big deal in the west), and lack of physical fitness (too fat or too skinny...etc). Note that the first three might be caused by Autism , Autism does harm functionality if it's severe.

Add to all this Autism, social ineptness, lack of hygiene....and here you go, 99% of women would find them unappealing.


there's a study that links autism to health? I've lost some weight and people compliment me on my new weight loss so in my experience at least that's not true.(6'3", 200 lbs, so I feel I'm like right in the middle). I do have NOS so most people consider that mild I guess, which you said only if it's severe.



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10 Jan 2014, 7:35 pm

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Do you flirt? Maybe the guys assume you are unavailable.


I have no idea. I feel like it's really obvious when I am attracted to someone though because I start talking gibberish and I blush easily. The blushing is one of the reasons I don't put myself in difficult social situations because it seems like there is nothing I can do about it.


The keys to getting guys to approach you in busy social situations like parties, bars, etc. (that I have found work):

1) Look around every few minutes with a slight smile on your face and (if possible) a playful look in your eyes. Think to yourself, "I am interesting, I am clever, I am fun." That always gave me a more playful look, rather than just a friendly, somewhat bored one.

2) Be doing something, but nothing too absorbing-- good examples: having a drink, watching a TV in the area, glancing through a menu, looking out a window, etc. bad examples: reading a book, being on your phone, etc. Note: be sure to still follow number 1 while you do these things-- that's why it can't be too absorbing, you still want to look open to conversation.

3) Smile when you talk to people. Keep it to a small-to-medium smile unless they've said something funny or something-- you don't want to seem manic.

4) If you see someone specific that you are interested in and you want them to approach you, glance around the room, let your gaze pause on them, make eye contact (if they look at you within a few seconds), then smile, glance down or away for a moment, then look back, still smiling. Hold the gaze for a moment or two, then slowly turn away, back to what you were doing to semi-occupy yourself. Maintain a body posture slightly turned towards the guy-- this shows that you are open to his approach and in fact waiting for it.

Those are my techniques that I used to get men to approach me. It took me years to develop the details and plan them out-- I practiced in mirrors and stuff as dumb as that sounds. I just don't have those skills naturally, but I wanted to date and meet men, so I made myself study and learn how to do it. I watched my NT friends, I used trial and error, and I adapted my methods until they were effective. I'd honestly say that those methods had about a 90% success rate. They openly and universally convey interest and they make you seem friendly, fun, and positive. It may come across as rigid or overly methodical, but it's what worked for me. And now I'm married, so what the hell, I must have done something right lol.


good post. For me, I'm too serious which I'm working on showing my playful side. Tbh, only my really good friends see that side because I'm comfortable around them, they don't judge and think I'm hilarious.

I haven't asked a lot of women out in my life(only 2 I've had the confidence to do it too), mostly due to confidence issues. Though with the weight loss and almost done with college, I'm starting to get a cocky attitude (good or bad) that I'm starting to realize my short term goals are almost done. Honestly, I could be in a relationship right now with a girl from high school(multiple friends telling me she wanted me to ask her out after prom, even her mom was hinting at it on facebook, which kinda creeped me out :lol:) but with her so far away and with my tough courses I feel it's too big of a time commitment. Lots of people think we'd be a good couple and I can see why, it sucks but life goes on.

My point is there are lots of other variables than flaws in people as to why they aren't in a relationship. Autism definitely doesn't help as far as social cues from NT's go, but the more and more I expose myself (going to parties, talking to more girls, etc.) the better I get. In my case, I'm looking, but I'm far from desperate and will only go ask somebody out if things really click.



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10 Jan 2014, 7:38 pm

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Does anyone else spend hours going over and over what someone said (or wrote) to you analyzing and trying to discern every little nuance of meaning? I've been known to do that with mates and potential mates if I am uncertain as to their meaning. So many times someone will say something. Initially I will take it at face value, then later they may say something that doesn't exactly match what they said before, and then begins the obsessive analysis. I hate that I do it, and it's exhausting.

As NatureLover said, it's also almost impossible to determine another person's motives - are they flirting? Are they just being nice? Do they like me? Do they just want sex?

With my late fiance, we flirted a lot, but since he was Aspie too, he never minded when I would "call" him on something he said and ask for an explanation of why he said that today, when last week he said something similar but not exactly the same. Having these conversations with him helped me to better understand the nuances of flirting. Unfortunately, he was unique so I don't know if understanding him will help me in other relationships.

And I hate the thought of having to go back to the guessing/overanalyzing thing. :?


yes and frankly it's not a good trait to have. It is mentally exhausting, when I do it I try to see if the other person is interested or trying to brush me off, a down side to autism as I think it plays a key role.

Last post from me, need to start multi-quoting. :)



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10 Jan 2014, 9:51 pm

they invented porn.


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10 Jan 2014, 9:54 pm

I think part of the reason for me being single is that I have NO IDEA how to socialize.


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11 Jan 2014, 1:36 am

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I think part of the reason for me being single is that I have NO IDEA how to socialize.


You're describing my people are single but you're not explaining
Why is it happening now. It surely isn't only because of the Internet. It can't only be because of city life .cities have been around for a very long time and is never been this bad.



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11 Jan 2014, 10:21 am

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The reason why many are still single? Its simple, because were autistic and not many people like us!


Sad but true.


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11 Jan 2014, 3:49 pm

equestriatola wrote:
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The reason why many are still single? Its simple, because were autistic and not many people like us!


Sad but true.


I suspect many autistics don't like autistics :wink: I had a run in with a autistic lady here who claimed the men at the meet ups ethier irritated her or aroused her self pity if she where to meet me I'd do both !

I asked her if she thought it was a one way street :wink: , oddly enough I did not receive a response :wink:

is it I wonder :wink:


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