So my "possibly Aspie" friend, with whom I've had a regular online dialogue for over 3 years, has graduated from University and just got a good job in his field (IT networking). So happy and proud of him for this. He lives in a country where the job market is very difficult so this is very good news. We've never met but I think he's an extraordinary person so stepped in to help out when his family stopped paying for his University courses. Now he can start out debt free and he is so happy for the first time in a long while. He has had a hard life in many ways due to his differences but he's really an amazing person who has been a very caring, loyal and consistent friend. This group has helped me in understanding things about him that I would not have understood had I not been coming here and listening to all of you so I thank you for that help. I may never know if he really is an Aspie but don't feel that's important anymore- I value his differences and treasure him as the unique and wonderful person that he is.