Momo

It depends! They can evolve out of existing friendships if you're both interested in that. Or some people seek them out explicitly, though this is probably harder due to a lack of channels devoted to this sort of thing. For me, I've been generally looking for more new friends and one of them is not exactly a QPR yet, though I believe we're both interested in the prospect. Neither of us was explicitly looking for one but it's just how things evolved. We have a lot of shared interests, are both aroace and both want a QPR with someone in similar ways.

Ultra Harmonious, Happy Harpies Heal MOMOS

I'm offended by your self importance.

This was my first sexual relationship. I was typically on top, I'd try to curl up with my head on her belly but before I got anywhere near that far she'd stop me, thinking I was trying to go down on her. I was too awkward and generally confused to correct her and tell her what I actually wanted.

Dungeons and Bacon

Neither do I. Assuming that high is good, wouldn't they go from first to last?

Star Bacon: The Bacon Strikes Back

Star Wars Episode VII: The Bacon Awakens

The Bacon Club.

Banned for being a pedant.

Basically where I'm at too. I was there for other reasons though and its been on my mind for a while so I decided to talk about it. But as you say, I mostly manage already anyway. It was more about sating curiousity. Most people with social issues have less issues online. Its a less difficult situation, often anonymous, and you often have as much time as you need to compose your messages in a way that you are comfortable with.

Banned for overuse of your voice crack.

Kerbal space bacon.

Banned for breaking your own rules~!

When I actually talked to a psychologist about my situation he basically said I had all the signs of someone on the spectrum but didn't want to give me a diagnosis because I've mostly not needed help with it. Perhaps you're in a similar situation. I'd be unsurprised if there's a correlation, but as others have mentioned I don't think there's a strong case for a causation relationship. Just because you're awkward socially doesn't mean you don't want to be social (though this is definitely the case for some). Personally, I'd love to be more social but that's hard for a variety of reasons. I still don't want a romantic/sexual relationship. Conversely, my room-mates brother is very high up on the ASD spectrum but he very clearly does want a romantic relationship.

I actually found it pretty bad. You're right, it's short, but I cringed hard at the ending. It felt like a means to an end to me rather than something real.

Life is too short to lose data.

I see you've seen my attempts at drawing! Seriously though; maybe it's just me being above the average age of people here but the first 18 years of life is really only the undercoat on the canvas of your life. Which isn't to say the first 20 years of your life isn't important - it is! But there's plenty chance to change the decisions you make too. There's so much pressure to get everything just right on the first try but no one ever does or even can. It's the mistakes that add character and interest to the painting.

What comes out isn't what you intended, but is usually beautiful in it's own way none the less.

i'm counting the 1911 reasons why I bother continuing this thread.

I didn't tell you to, but I would ignore the next 1909 comments of mine if I were you.

1908? Let that be a lesson to you - never do what I say.

An actual TTY, which only goes forward and never back. Story of my life. But if I was married I wouldn't have money to travel.

1903 Just add one. Again, and again, and again.

No one ever wins this game, there are just people who are better at losing than others.