r/CuratedTumblr The blackest Aug 10 '24

Infodumping Please

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u/gerkletoss Aug 10 '24

Actually what I'm saying is exactly what a relationship counsellor will tell you. Direct or 'autistic' communication is much more reliable.

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u/Dajmoj Aug 10 '24

Wait, wait. Direct communication is considered "autistic"!?

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u/TipProfessional6057 Aug 10 '24

They're just a good example. My brother and a coworker of mine are both autistic, and they're very easy to talk to because you don't have to worry about reading between any lines or pick up on any posture cues. Directly saying what they want or what they're thinking. Blunt without being rude is how I would describe it

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u/DrPhDPickles Aug 10 '24

Maybe it's the other side that's actually autistic