Thursday, February 2, 2012

Good topics to talk about on a first date? I am autistic, help please?

I have PDD-NOS and I tend to talk about things that are way too personal on a first date. So I need advice on what some good topics would be that won't send her off scared..Good topics to talk about on a first date? I am autistic, help please?
Your date must already like you to be willing to go out in the first place, so try to relax. I probably wouldn't talk about Autism right away, not by name. I think you should explain your behavior if there are noticeable differences. If you don't make much eye contact it might help your date to know that doesn't mean you aren't listening, things like that. If they bring it up or seem to be interested in ASD's then it'd be OK, but in general it can be best to let them get to know you before you use a label they may have lots of mistaken beliefs about. If they know you first, then find out they'll realize their beliefs were wrong,

If your date is neurotypicalish, try to make accommodations. Remember that neurotypicals can't process large groups of factual information about one topic all at once. It's a bit of a disability, and your compassion would be appreciated. Try not to stay on one topic too long, unless your date is really into it too. It's OK to ask if they want to change the subject from time to time.

If you have difficulty reading social situations ASK questions. Neurotypicals forget that not everybody picks up on social clues or knows the "rules." If you aren't sure if your date is happy/sad it's OK to ask, but don't be too intense about it, that can be awkward.

If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything. Neurotypicals have a sort of unspoken agreement not to say unkind things, even if they are true. They are usually aware of the unkind things and know the other is, but it's disrespectful to say it outloud. Not all people have the social skills to do this.

Mostly just be yourself, but be considerate of your date. Try to figure out how they feel and what they think, using words as needed. Talk about lots of things that interest you, and if your date brings up something they like but you don't try to talk about it a little, or at least listen.

My apologies if you know all or some of this already. I realize that PDD-NOS doesn't mean you have no social skills, or that you have any particular symptom.Good topics to talk about on a first date? I am autistic, help please?
Hobbies, interests, the weather, pets, work or school, your last vacation, music, books, TV, and movies are all generally safe topics. Ideally, you'll find a topic you both like to talk about, and the conversation will grow from there.

Avoid discussing politics, religion, your ex-girlfriends, health issues, your dysfunctional family, your ideal wedding, sex, any controversial issues or current events, etc.

I recommend mentioning your PDD-NOS pretty early on, but not on the first date. Give her some time to get to know you, so any assumptions she may have about autism won't get in the way. Bring it up after a few dates, if you think the relationship has promise. If she likes you, she'll accept it, and knowing about your diagnosis will help you understand you better. If she can't accept your autism, the relationship couldn't have worked anyway.Good topics to talk about on a first date? I am autistic, help please?
talk about what's going on in the world today, you know topics in which you can share your thoughts

Also ask them about their interests, like what do they like to do in their free time and what are their goals in life.



I would say mention the autism later on, but this shouldn't be a problem, autistic people are very smart in their own special ways.
Her?

Going out with someone of the same sex is SIN. No wonder you have the problems you have.

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