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Maybe 4... and by understand, I mean they have experienced my highs when I have something in my life to temporarily hyperfixate over that brings me so much joy - but also my incredible lows during burnout periods. They've been caught in my emotional storms and have continued to be there when I eventually even out (sometimes many months later). They understand I can be highly emotional and prone to crumbling under sadness and stress.
The other people in my life know I'm on the spectrum, but I don't think they necessarily get it.
I would say the biggest difference I notice is communication. I tend to need full honesty and full commitment. I'm super incompatible with people who think small lies are better than uncomfortable and honest conversations or who make plans and don't follow through with them.