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I’m dry on the phone and I hate it (lemmings.world)

submitted 4 days ago by CaptainsLog@lemmings.world to c/goodoffmychest@lemmy.world

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I (19M) call my American girlfriend (22F) long-distance. However, I’m autistic and very nervous when I call.

I tend to be very dry and only say one word or one thing, and I don’t know how to properly respond when my girlfriend gets anxiety attacks over call and she has to leave from being overstimulated.

I just say “oh okay” because I don’t know what to say.

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[–] CatDogL0ver@lemmy.world 2 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

You should write down what you want to say first and then say them to her. Tell her you miss her and you think about her a lot. Ask about her days.

[–] CaptainsLog@lemmings.world 1 points 23 hours ago

Thank you ! I have and our talking has significantly improved!!!