Making eye contact!!!! (I actually did it???)

Last month was honestly kinda epic for me, and I just wanted to share because I’m still riding the little victory high. So… I had a date with this beautiful girl. And as an autistic guy, the big boss battle for me on dates has always been eye contact. It’s like my brain just refuses. Either I stare too hard and look like I’m trying to read her soul, or I avoid it completely and end up looking at the table like it’s giving me instructions. But this time… something clicked? When we met, I told myself, “Okay dude, just try. Two seconds at a time. Don’t overthink it.” And to my shock, it actually worked. She smiled, I smiled, and it didn’t feel like my brain was overheating. We talked, laughed, and the vibe was so natural that I caught myself making eye contact without even noticing. Not the forced, awkward kind the kind where you're genuinely enjoying the moment. And for the first time in forever, I didn’t feel like I was performing. I was just… me. The best part? She texted me afterward saying she had a great time and loved how “attentive” I was. Feels good to win sometimes. 🫶