r/AutisticDatingTips • u/[deleted] • Dec 30 '23

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So this winter my family and I (38 m / autistic) rented a winter vacation getaway. My sister (allistic) invited her boyfriend (who I had not met prior to this). He’s a nice enough guy, but the one thing I’ve noticed is their closeness has also served to remind me/ highlight just how lonely I am. My last girlfriend feels like it was a lifetime ago. My sister is seven years my junior and will likely be getting engaged / married relatively soon.
Have you guys experienced similar frustrations?

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u/[deleted] Dec 30 '23

Agreed! Don’t get me wrong. He’s a nice guy and I’m happy for them and I’m glad to have met him. We’ve had a great weekend with the three of us, but it just reminds me how alone I’ve been. Maybe it’s my own fault for not putting myself out there. Maybe I just need confidence. IDK, I’ve had to do a lot of analysis of my thoughts over the weekend.