Hello all, I'll start by explaining that I am not ND but I have a family with several NDs and whilst I have learned an awful lot, there is still so much more I want to understand.
Specifically atm, I am confused with some of the autistic trait within communication.
ASD close one doesn't always reply to messages. I get this. It's. Even a journey but it's cool. The thing I didn't understand is the not replying to the 'merry Christmas, hope you have a lovely day' .... 'happy NY' etc.
I get that some of my messages don't always demand a reply/dint gave anything to say/it's a closed comment so they don't reply etc. but surely being an adult and an adult capable of learning, they would just know to reply with a similar platitude.
I'm not religious. If someone religious says some random religious comment to me 'god bless you' or similar, I'll just say thanks. Not because I believe in their God but because during my many decades on earth I have learned to reply this way.
Why can't my ASD loved one learn to reply in kind. Or just say thank you ?
Be kind. I really want to know.