I (22F) have always struggled maintaining friendships. I’ve never had a close friend longer than a year, and yet I’ve been told I’m incredibly warm, bubbly, caring, patient and loving. And I’d describe myself as these things too. I love people, but I do struggle expressing my emotional needs and boundaries.
Most of my friendships have ended due to arguments or bullying (their side not mine, though I’m not saying I’m a saint either bc I defs need to work on communication) or just naturally fizzling out of touch. As a result, I have one friend at the moment who isn’t that close and I wouldn’t want them much closer as I like the dynamic, though I very much appreciate them sticking around.
How would you make and maintain friends as an autistic adult after graduation?