Shannon's DMSI V2.2 Journal

[Shannon]

Shannon,

One more thing, and it may be redundant... but I'll lean on your expertise...

I've also noticed women doing more of what I call the "counter defense"... that is they will put a physical barrier between me and them, such as a table, stand, chair, or counter... and as long as that barrier is there they will be all flirty and engaging and so forth.

As soon as that barrier is gone and they have to stand near me without that physical barrier, they simply shut down or try to pretend I'm not there and nothing happened.

Is that another example of the ASD?

PS Cheers for the new and more powerful technologies you are preparing for the next DMSI!

Yes, it's an example of her being overwhelmed and not feeling like she can act on it safely where she is or in those circumstances. Take her somewhere private. Or let them know that you enjoy the flirting, and break the tension with playfulness and flirting.