I want children. Lots. But I'd rather adopt them all.

I wouldn't know yet. Sorry.

Well, iam4u, while I have grown up a lot and am capable of having a life
of my own, a part of me still acts very much like a child. And I, of
course, am dependent on my friends and family.
In many ways, I'm different.
I have extreme shyness. I won't talk to very many people. And I also
have a tendency to ignore.
Sometimes, I wander away without telling others and walk into doors,
ignoring signs that might say "Keep Out".
I don't like to talk. If I'm frustrated or annoyed or upset or tired,
then I won't talk. I can't get the words out. And so I get more
frustrated when the person doesn't know what I want. So, it'd be nice,
if I could have a guy who knew at least the manual alphabet, because
I'll use sign language when I can't or won't speak.
One the biggest problems I have though is rocking and hand flapping.
Those are typical sypmtoms of Autistic children and adults. When someone
sees me rocking or flapping my hands, they don't know what to do. They
don't know if they should stop me or leave me alone. And it scares and
worries them. So, therefore, they tend to leave me. And it hurts.
I can't control who I am, but I know I can control half of my actions. I
also know people can learn more about Autism, so they'll know what to
expect.
While I can interact and talk and have fun like a normal person, when
people see my Autism, it's just scary for them. And so it makes it
harder for me to find love.

Oh, I don't plan on having sex with someone I'm not with. That's a
mistake I shouldn't have made.

Oh well, I give up... Haha.

I don't think I want to buy new clothes.

And does non-fiction count as positive material?

Nothing died and made me God! I'm not God of anything, Sassy. It was
just that your little talk with Joshy was off-topic. I'm very particular
about little things like that. I can't help it. Sorry for upsetting
you.... Goodness gracious!

I've found many, but they're usually taken... Just keep looking. There's
got to be a single one somewhere. I know I'm looking.

Whoa, Sassy, you need to calm down. I said it POLITELY, in case you
didn't notice. Because I'm not one to be mean unless someone is mean to
me back.
And I do have a life, excuse you. I volunteer two to three times a week,
I go to college two times a week, and I go to the gym three times a
week. Is that not a life? 'Cause it sounds like one to me. Plus, here's
the obvious one: I'm breathing. As long as I'm breathing, I have a life.

THANK YOU!!
Because that's what I need: Help.
What I was trying to say, (without really saying it), is I feel that my
Autism tends to interfere with my ability to have a long-lasting
relationship.

Joshy and Sassy, please go somewhere else to flirt...

And like I said, I do know me. I know what I want out of life, I know
what I like and don't like, I know what I need and don't need and I know
what I want to be when I'm done with college.

Yes. I'm young. It's not like I'm planning to marry anyone within the
next year. But life for many people in my family have ended too early.
and then I think about how my parents have had me so late. And I worry.
I worry about what would happen if I waited till I was in my 30s. I'd
like my family and friends to be a part of my life as much of the way.
I don't know... I guess I don't really know what I'm saying anymore,
haha.

I know I'm 18. I know I'm young. But an average 18 year old girl has
already had more than twice as many boyfriends as I've had.
Going at the pace that I am in my love life, by the time I have 100
boyfriends, I'll be 50-something. I'd really rather not be that old by
the time I find Mr. Right...
And I know me. All too well, haha.

Hi!

All my life, from my first boyfriend to my most recent, I have never
been able to hold a relationship. The ones I really loved often dumped
me for various reasons such as, too immature, too much drama, too
jealous, etc.
Now... I don't try to. When someone feels right, I put a lot of trust
into them. And I try my hardest to be the best girlfriend I can be.
Now, I don't mean to use this as an excuse, but I'm Autistic, (does
anyone know what that is?), and so it's hard for me to try to be mature
or responsible enough for the male. Even though, I've grown up alot.
I'm great at making friends. I'm just not so great at attracting the
men.
I feel like there's always something wrong, but I can never quite put my
finger on it, and I don't like it.

Can anyone give me any tips and pointers on keeping a good long-term
relationship?
Thank you.

Hi! I'm Manda! And I'm new here. Just looking for friendly people to
talk to!
Anything I should know about on this site? Wouldn't want to appear dumb,
haha.