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Originally Posted by RTerroni
I was wondering how some of my fellow people with Asperger's have with the issue of Touch. Personally I hate having touch with anyone who is a relative of mine and usually only do so on very rare occasions (often when I am forced to do so) and I NEVER have any physical contact with any member of my immediate family (with the rare exception of my sister from time to time). On the other hand I feel more comfortable with touch for people who are not relatives of mine, at my last High School Reunion I hugged at least 5 or 6 people (and could have easily hugged more if more people showed up), usually have no problem putting my arm around someones shoulder for photo opportunity, and have even took part in the "Free Hugs" campaign hugging total strangers (although I have never actually held up a sign myself). I can also tell you that I hate shaking anyones hand and usually only do it if I absolutely have to.
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I don't have Aspergers nor Autism but that is me to a T! Can't stomach touching family members (exceptions being my nieces and nephew), and I have issues with friends outside of a pat on the shoulder or a hug if I haven't seen them in ages or won't see them again for a long time. But if I've been drinking I'll hug anyone. I also have zero issues with children touching me - I tend to forgive them for it because they're kids.
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