I have a small number of friends and each one of them is a very special person in their own right! It’s hard for me to maintain or develop a friendship unless the person is 1) understanding, 2) accepting and 3) at least somewhat knowledgeable about Asperger’s Syndrome. For example, a friend must be comfortable only seeing me once every few months and understand that this is not an indication of how much I like them. Once this initial “challenge” is put out in the open, it is easier for both of us to maintain a friendship that has fewer miscommunications.
