18 hours ago
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I (21M) have many friends, many of whom I am quite close with, but I never am able to be myself with them. I can’t connect with them on deep levels that I want to.
I have extremely high-functioning autism, among other things. If you met me, you’d think I’m average and kind — nothing particularly notable. I talk about the things that are relevant, and I have a good sense of humor. That’s how I act with my friends and most people.
The problem is that the things I enjoy and like, they don’t talk about. I find myself talking about sports, current events, and pop culture stuff because that’s all my friends can talk about.
I want to talk about things like the current evolution and potential future of battery systems, interesting chemical reactions, scientific theories, deep ocean currents, the benefits and drawbacks of different gear types, etc.
I want to have fun intellectual conversations not for the purpose of proving a point, but sharing opinions and insights, and growing knowledge.
Is there anywhere where people gather and just discuss things? I’m not talking school or university, rather, something more akin to the old Parisian Coffee shops.
Long story short: I want to make friends who can engage and challenge me intellectually.
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