I try to be open up people about my problems. But, I never tell them that I have AvPD. I usually tell them that I'm a bit depressive or that I find hard to conect with people bc of my anxiety.
Of course, I got some grade of acceptance in relation to what I am. I used to hide my condition to everybody when I was younger. I was in shame and on the other hand, I didn't want to worry my family.

When I met my partner I only told him that I was very sensitive and I sometimes have very low moods because I haven't been diagnosed.
Then, I had to explain him my diagnosis but he found very hard to understand it.
I think he doesn't understand it yet but he has not way out.