Everyone likes a person who…

Apr 30, 2024 | Autism, Thoughts

…actively and patiently listens to you.
…pays attention to you.
…remembers many things.
…takes great care and does things correctly.
…pays attention to detail.
…gives solid advice.
…can explain why they do what they do.
…maintains friendships.
…is honest and authentic.
…is friendly and happy.
…helps and supports.
…makes you happy.
…is considerate with their surroundings.
…inspires.
…makes things easy and relaxed.
…is generous.
…makes you laugh.
…is reliable and on time.
…is unobtrusive.
…doesn’t hold grudges.
…is understanding and open-minded.
…can be flexible and spontaneous.
…reflects on their self.
…is teachable.
…gives notice.
…asks about what’s important to you.
…takes you for who you are.
…is open towards new things.
…takes a stand for their values.
…is tidy.
…smells nice.
…is tact- and tasteful.
…radiates warmth and approachability.
…is trustworthy.
…keeps secrets.
…can articulate themselves properly.
…knows what is going on.
…pays respect and credit.
…has time for you.
…gets things done.
…is healthy.
…is creative.
…thinks ahead.
…is interested in your life.
…is content inside their world.
…can enjoy the little things as well.

As an autistic person, I have always strived towards and put the majority of my energy into being a person who everyone likes, and I learn new rules every day, in order to be better at it.
Whether a person like that, who everyone likes, can exist in the first place, I might haven’t questioned yet…