I think it's because I'm an Aspie. I'm not even aware of the nature of my feelings half the time. Dismiss them as random.
I read that the empathy is there but theory of mind needed to drive it is often lacking?
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Could be, I guess. It's mostly just that I don't care about people's reactions if I think they're silly or irrational.
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I wish I could learn this!
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It's a mixed blessing. It can lead to a lot of problems if you're not careful. That's something you learn through experience.
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But even then, I avoid doing the thing because the cons outweigh the pros, not because I actually care I've annoyed people.
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The biggest downside is that this is largely cognitive, not intuitive. The emotional breaks aren't always there. Leads to big faux pas.
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