So recently I (19M) got sent an instagram reel from my girlfriend (18F) about how at times, autistic/neurodivergent people will get excited when they see things at stores that they really like. The video shows a girl going over to items and telling her boyfriend how good they are or how cute something is and even saying things like “oh i would LOVE to have this…” or “its SO cute! i love him so much!”. The boyfriend pulls her away from the items politely and asks her when they are finished shopping if she wanted those things. She says no, and that if she wanted something she would directly ask for it, she even points out that if someone is trying to ask for things like that, it is manipulative.
Because of this i started questioning whether she sent me this to explain her behavior at stores or to cover up the fact that she is trying to manipulate me into buying her stuff. i only consider the latter because ive noticed her being a little upset when i dont ask her if she wants whatever item she has. It also doesn’t help that she does ask for things regularly and is comfortable doing so.
i just dont know what to think and if im just taking this the wrong way, help would be very appreciated