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Originally Posted by rusticgal

But that can apply to most women and likewise men...nothing to do with autism.

No.... you're misunderstanding.

People who lack confidence don't all do so for the same reason.
Anne's may be because of autism, she feels more self conscious with women. That's entirely justified for Anne to say if that's the way she feels.

Or she has a generalised social anxiety, which wouldn't exactly be uncommon for someone with Asperger's, a very large aspect of which is social interaction so she personally feels more comfortable with men.

To say any part of her social interactions or lack of have "nothing to do with autism" is fundamentally flawed since it is one of the primary characteristics and will, very likely, be affected by it.