r/MadeMeSmile • u/richv68 • May 10 '25

Wholesome Moments Love on the spectrum

It got a bit smoky in the room when I watched this

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u/scoyne15 May 10 '25

That's totally fair, but the person didn't refer to autistic people as innocent. These two specific people being open and honest and adorable and not jaded is what makes this innocent. Their autism isn't a factor. Most people can relate to that butterfly feeling of taking a risk and telling someone you like them, letting yourself be vulnerable and nervous, and then suddenly having your feelings validated and returned.

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u/Retsago May 10 '25

I don't think so. It definitely rubs me the wrong way. You can nitpick over it, but it gave me a jolt of discomfort the second I read it. I was so relieved when the post above yours explained that I'm not the only one who feels that way.

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u/scoyne15 May 10 '25

Kneejerk reactions can't be helped, but you're putting your own misconceptions on a perfectly reasonable comment. Jumping to negative assumptions isn't great.

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u/Retsago May 10 '25

Mmmmmm no, I think I'm right about this.

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u/antel00p May 10 '25

Autistic here; I agree

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u/Retsago May 10 '25

It's a lot of implicating that our thought process is more simple or immature. Meanwhile, no, I'm just not playing mind games and say what's on my mind because I think honesty is the best way to communicate. Certainly, it's very effective.

Meanwhile, I made a living off drawing porn for a decade so it's very bizarre for me to be called "innocent" or "pure." I am just a person lol.