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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/warmtapes on 2025-01-31 14:15:22+00:00.
I feel like I get very bothered when talking with neurotypical folks because there is a constant need for them to “one up” me or “win” the conversation by making their thing overshadow mine. I was talking about how I take my kids skiing to the local place so they can learn every Friday. I referenced going to the “mountain” (for reference within the skiing community this is the common jargon). Neurotypical lady I’m talking to was like “oh yeah, more of a hill really, I grew up in Colorado!”. Like wtf? Just let me have the win and enjoy being with my family, so it’s not the biggest mountain, who gives a shit!
I’m talking with other neuro dude about playing a gig and dudes like yeah I play to bigger crowds than that blah blah. wtf?
I feel most of my conversations with non-family neuro typical are them trying to prove their superiority by how much cooler better etc they are with one ups instead of just saying “that’s awesome, I’m glad you get to do that” and letting me have a small win.
Anyone go through this?