I’d been casual acquaintances with this person for about a year, and before the pandemic, we’ve hung out 4 times, watching movies, going out to eat, etc. Because of my Aspergers, I think I’ve come across awkward and withdrawn, even though I’m having a nice time when I’m around her, and she seemed to as well. Also, we didn’t clarify if they were dates or not, I was afraid to label it that in fear of being rejected. So we’ve remained friends. But I can tell that she may not be interested in being friends anymore, she rarely texts me first, and I usually initiate the conversation, and it doesn’t last very long.

I think she feels awkward around me, and is staying friends with me out of guilt, because I have autism. Yesterday I texted her if she wanted to hang out, but she hasn’t replied. What do you think I should do? I mean, I could potentially be completely misreading the situation. So I’m not sure if I should risk sending her this message:

“I know I can be awkward around people, sorry if I’ve come across that way. I’m not the best at reading peoples emotions or telling people how I feel. The past few times we’ve hung out I had a lot of fun, but I don’t think I ever expressed that, and I feel bad for doing that. Do you want to stay friends? I really like you, but if you don’t feel the same way, I understand.”