ot everyone who calls you ‘sis’ or ‘bro’ actually means it.

Overfamiliarity is often a manipulation tactic—a way for people to fast-track relationships, bypass boundaries, and gain access to your time, resources, or emotional energy without actually earning trust.

For autistic individuals, who take words literally, this false closeness can be particularly disorienting. But this isn’t just a personal issue—it happens in workplaces, friendships, and cultural spaces.

🔹 In this episode, we break down:✔ The psychology behind overfamiliarity and why people use it✔ How workplaces manipulate employees with “we’re family” rhetoric✔ The cultural impact of terms like “auntie” or “queen”✔ Signs that someone is using overfamiliarity to manipulate access✔ How to set strong boundaries and avoid being emotionally drained

💡 Have you ever felt pressured into emotional labor or questioned someone's sudden closeness? You’re not imagining it—this episode will give you the tools to recognize it and protect your space.

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