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Nice Guy Syndrome (lemmy.world)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by venkman_lemmy@lemmy.world to c/autism@lemmy.world

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Do people confuse autistic people as nice guys? Are some people uncomfortable with you because they think you are a pushover? A pushover may appear weak, but their hidden strength, quiet intensity, or restrained anger can make others uneasy.

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[–] brucethemoose@lemmy.world 18 points 11 months ago* (4 children)

I wasn't really aware of my spot on the spectrum for years, and I was certainly perceived as soft/painfully shy/'the nice guy'.

I dunno what you mean by "afraid of you" though. My unawareness wrecked my social life, but it wasn't because folks were afraid to approach, if that's what you mean.

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[–] venkman_lemmy@lemmy.world [S] 0 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

sure

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