Autistic girl community on Yik Yak | Why is it that when I say I don’t have friends, people loose their minds. “Im your friend.” Maybe we have different definitions of friendship but you’ve talked to me like 3 times. I didn’t think that was how friendship worked.

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Why is it that when I say I don’t have friends, people loose their minds. “Im your friend.” Maybe we have different definitions of friendship but you’ve talked to me like 3 times. I didn’t think that was how friendship worked.

Anonymous 2w

Maybe they mean I want to be your friend

Anonymous 2w

yes, people do have different definitions of friendship. in my experience, it comes from a place of hurt, because you declaring you don’t friends makes them realize the sentiment wasn’t mutual, and that embarrasses people.

Anonymous 2w

exactly!! i have different categories that i put people in. the friend title has a deep meaning for me. it’s kinda like how some people say “i love you” to anyone without actually meaning it

Anonymous 2w

literally! plus it’s awkward saying someone and i are friends, like yeah we’re friendLY and we can have conversations but if we go weeks/months at a time without talking and just look at each other’s stories? nah we’re just acquaintances and that’s okay

Anonymous

#4 2w

okay, but usually, if you want someone to be your friend, you ask or clarify down the road. assuming that someone likes you enough to call you a friend is strange

Anonymous

#2 2w

from what i’ve learned, most neurotypicals don’t have a “we’re friends, right?” talk

Anonymous

#4 2w

well, most people do as kids. i don’t see why it should be any different as adults. it’s just basic communication

Anonymous

#4 2w

and that’s why they get hurt. lmao