My Roommate Has Social Issues

MaryGJ
Tue, 05 Sep 2017 00:10:34 +0000

I believe you care. And you’re trying to help the guy out. But what you’re doing might not be the best plan of action. Kids do incredibly dumb things at parties. Alcohol and sexual consent are two huge ones that could get a person with a learning disorder in very serious trouble if things go terribly wrong. If you don’t want to babysit the whole time and make sure he gets home ok…it’s best not to push him into that environment.

My advice would be to ask a counselor about your concerns and see if there are safe groups and clubs he might be welcomed by. Maybe a gamers club, or a group that does more straight laced stuff…board games, movies, volunteerism. I know this sounds like social death…but for this guy, it might be the right fit. He might meet people who would be kinder and look out for his welfare more. He might find folks in his same position to form solid relationships with.

Also…respect that some people are not social butterflies. Some people like to be alone. Some people need more time to do homework. Some people are home bodies.