How to Discern Friends from Foes As an Autistic Person
Consider the requests they make of you., Notice patterns in who helps whom., Pay attention to tone of voice and other...
Communication tips, conversation skills, and guides for better social interactions.
Consider the requests they make of you., Notice patterns in who helps whom., Pay attention to tone of voice and other...
Be honest, and pose the question., Analyze the emotionalism in the words they use., Understand that it could be both.
Timing., Privacy., Sit down and explain it calmly., Listen to your friend., Give them space., Accept the fact that it...
Decide if both of you are equally invested in the friendship., Think about whether your conversations are balanced...
Start by quizzing your friend about their life., Consider whether your friend is able to discern fact from reality...
Reflect on the friendship over the past few days and weeks., Make a two-column list., Fill in your pros and cons...
Tell them you are not going to fight over text., Ask to discuss whatever is going on, in person., Avoid actions that...
Pause and ground yourself., Choose your battles., Watch your nonverbal communication., Avoid unhelpful responses to...
Identify the problem., Review your own behavior., Don’t vent to other friends., Ask your friend to meet as soon as...
Contact your friend., Prepare a list of talking points., Practice your conversation., End the friendship via email or...
Offer your helping hand, if needed., Shake up your usual conversations., Surprise him or her with something., Expect to...
Answer phone calls, texts, and emails., Contact your friends., Introduce yourself to new people., Ask questions...
Find out how to contact your friend., Send an email or private message., Give your friend time to respond.
Think about why you drifted apart., Make contact with a brief note or call., Talk on the phone or exchange emails to...
Pay attention when your friend puts you down., Be wary of a friend who gossips about you., Consider mockery carefully...
Calm down., Understand why friends fight., Think about the argument – from both sides., Remember all the reasons why...
Make sure you respond with a cool head., Avoid playing the blame game., Take some time to cool down., Never screenshot...
Evaluate your circumstances., Give them the benefit of the doubt., Take into consideration the person’s limitations...
Talk to your friend., Listen more than you talk., Help your friend to relax., Let your friend know that she or he is...
Paint a mental picture of what you want., Follow a script., Offer an alternative., Consider their needs., Avoid lying.
Invite your friend over for a private conversation., Find a quiet location., Minimize the people involved., Stay safe...
Remain calm., Be assertive., Stay true to your values and opinions., Act in your own best interest.
Ask yourself why you want to end the friendship., Consider their feelings., Start positive., State that you want to end...
Think about how the two of you got together as friends., Consider how intimate your friendship feels., Think about who...
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