Quote Originally Posted by ashlesha View Post
Things they've had in common:

-visibly/obviously monitoring my emotions for appropriateness to the situation, and sometimes commenting on whether they're incorrect

-attributing positive qualities to me that I don't really have and praising them, either to push me in that direction, or out of delusion, not sure (or just that they perceive as positive. I remember saying some guy was hot and an ese laughed and was like, "of course you're joking. You prefer men like David hasselhoff." That kind of thing.)

-brewing about their invasive helpful gestures not being appreciated with enough gusto
I have very similar experiences with ESE that you desire except they experience more sympathy and willingness to help me.