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💔 What My Long-Distance Relationship Taught Me About Connection
I used to think a long-distance relationship might actually suit me. Typing out my thoughts gave me space to process. Scheduled calls meant I could prepare, not be caught off guard. For a while, it worked, she told me my texts felt like handwritten letters, and I felt understood in a way I rarely do face-to-face.But distance has a way of amplifying what we need most. She craved spontaneous video calls and bursts of affection. I needed time to transition, to get ready for the intensity of real-ti

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Dating as an Autistic Woman: The Truth I Learned Before Love Lasted
I vividly recall the first time James visited my tiny apartment. He came bearing a grocery bag with three thoughtful items: chamomile tea, gluten-free muffins (playing it safe in case I was gluten-intolerant), and a puzzle featuring a fox in the snow. At twenty-six, I had spent years believing no one would ever truly see me. Not the rehearsed version I portrayed on dates, but the real me: a woman who flaps her hands when excited, needs hours of solitude, and isn't always sure what love should lo

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Goodnight, My Love: Finding Intimacy in Neurodiverse Bedtime Routines
When my husband and I first moved in together, I had this dreamy picture of what our nights would look like. We’d brush our teeth side by side. Whisper silly things as we get under the covers. Drift off spooning while whispering “I love you” in the dark. But reality was… different. He didn’t want to talk at night, not even a little bit. He needed silence, dim lights, and time alone to unwind. He was particular about the texture of our sheets and needed the room to be exactly the right temperatur
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I’m feeling a little emotional this morning and decided to share something personal. For a long time, I didn’t think I’d ever have that kind of best friend — the one who checks in just to see how you’re doing, wants to spend time with you for no reason, and genuinely cares without expecting anything in return. Friendship never came easy for me. It always felt like everyone else had learned some social language that I somehow missed. I’d say things at the wrong time, laugh when no one else did, o
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Hi, I’m Harris. I live on the New York and Connecticut border.
Hi, I’m Harris. I live on the New York and Connecticut border. I’m always interested in making new friends and dating. I work full-time. I love cars, fishing, baseball, bowling, dogs, and spending time with friends and family. Message me.

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Welcome to the Wefayo Dating & Friendship Forum!
This is a space for the autism community to connect and build relationships. Here’s how to get started: ● Introduce Yourself: Share your Wefayo screen name (if you prefer), your general location in the U.S., and anything else about yourself. ● Start Conversations: Create and respond to posts. ● Private Chats: You can also move conversations to private chat if both parties are comfortable. ● Be Respectful and Safe: Be kind, avoid sharing sensitive personal details, and respect everyone’s boundari
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