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    Is this flirting?

    Depends on the context. A few things to keep in mind 1) If you're doing something to just one person, or primarily to just one person, then it's more likely to be construed as flirting. So for instance, if you're making bawdy jokes to everyone at the table equally, and everyone can see that...
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    What is the likelihood of those on the spectrum finding love?

    It might take longer and require more work, but it's totally possible. I'm on the spectrum and I've had two wonderful loving relationships, and I am confident I will have a third when the time is right. Just because you start further back than many people doesn't make it impossible for you--it...
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    How To Learn Social Skills with Asperger's - Need Feedback

    Hi everyone! I just wrote a new blog post about how to learn social skills with Asperger's. I'm going to be submitting it to another blog, and it's my first time doing a guest post, so I'm nervous. Would you guys mind taking a look at the blog post and offering any feedback that you have...
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    Why can't people just say what they mean?

    The reason why many people are indirect is because it helps reduce conflict and awkwardness. For instance, let's say a woman is interested in you. If she just asks you out and you turn her down, then she feels hurt and the conversation becomes very awkward. But if she hints at you that she is...
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    Asperger's & crying.

    If crying doesn't work for you, try getting your emotions out in another way. Journal, or talk with someone, or write a poem. Crying is a useful way of getting your emotions out, but it's not the only way. Find a way that works for you :)
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    Text-based adventure game

    So here's how this works. We'll make a collaborative text-based adventure game together. When it's your post, you respond to the post above you by taking an action, then you describe the rest of the room. So for instance: Post above you: You are in a dark room. In front of you is a dragon...
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    Do you shave your face, or do you let your facial hair grow out?

    I did Movember last year (where you don't shave your mustache all November), and results were....disappointing. So I usually shave every day. If I don't shave it doesn't look very good, and I want to make a positive impression in case I meet someone during the day :)
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    Useful Aspergers Syndrome / Autism Links, Articles and Resources

    Well, the site has been live for a little under a month, and I've had a little over 2000 unique visitors come to it, so I'm pretty happy about that :) The ultimate test of success is of course if people can use the content of the guide to improve their social skills and help build better...
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    Useful Aspergers Syndrome / Autism Links, Articles and Resources

    My personal site, written to help folks with Asperger's learn social skills: Improve Your Social Skills. Has lessons on topics like conversation, body language, and making friends.
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    Current book(s) you're reading?

    Currently reading Mad Ship by Robin Hobb. It's phenomenal epic fantasy, and I'm loving it a lot. The nice thing about Robin Hobb is that she writes many books in the same universe (so far she has 3 trilogies set in the same universe) so if you like what you're read, you've got plenty of more...
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    Working with a superpower... Probably combining a few questions already here.

    Heh. Asperger's is interesting in that it seems to give abilities that are outside out of the norm. For instance, I can read and type exceptionally fast, and have been able to since I was a kid. My handwriting, alas, is terrible, so I guess it balances out. The closest thing I've had to a...
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    Could he have Asperger's?

    It's certainly possible, but folks on an internet forum are not going to be able to tell you. Take him to a psychologist that specializes in Asperger's or autistic spectrum disorders. They would be the most qualified to make a diagnoses. And remember that when someone is three, any kind of...
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    Trying to learn not to objectify women anymore.

    Yeah, your attitude towards interacting with women helps a lot :) It also helps to take a look at the images of women that you're feeding yourself. If you spend a lot of time thinking sexual thoughts, or viewing sexual media, then you will condition yourself to view women sexually. It's kind of...
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    Video Games~

    Steam is great! I haven't paid full price for a game for years, because I just wait for stuff to go on steam sale. Right now I'm playing through Deus Ex and Skyrim. I picked both of them up on sale over Christmas, and they've got a lot of content, so they'll keep me busy for awhile. When I do...
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    Am I Missing Secret Signals

    Hmm. I see two possible issues here. Either you're giving off negative signals, or you're misinterpreting the signals you're receiving. Negative signals first. It's possible you're doing something to make the women you're talking with uncomfortable. Perhaps you're standing too close (you...
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