One that comes to mind for me: “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is not always true. Maybe even only half the time! Are there any phrases you tend to hear and shake your head at?

  • SavvyWolf@pawb.socialEnglish
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    2 months ago

    I don’t like to see people suffer, and I have a strong aversion to conflict

    I think this right here is empathy. The fact that you have a wife and kids who you presumably have emotional attachment to also suggests you can understand their feelings.

    Just because you don’t respond to feelings in the same way as a neurotypical person doesn’t mean you don’t feel them.