How can I stop coming across as easy prey to manipulative men?

[MissSunshine2]

I asked one of my streetwise best friends why guys keep thinking they can mistreat me then return and she replied that they think I’m easy prey.

I’m autistic and I’ve lived a privileged, sheltered life; and I’m afraid I am a bit emotionally innocent and people use me often. How do I appear less like easy prey, so this doesn’t continue happening in future?

Updates

2 mo

I’m seeking self improvement tips.

[OneViewpoint]

Learn to use the concept of "NO". NO, you can't use me like a doormat. NO, that's not OK. NO, I won't tolerate that. NO second chances. NO, I don't need you so much I'll sacrifice my self respect to keep an asshole around. At least you recognize you may be a little naive.

[Nikki1989]

Work on becoming "unfixable". If a man tells you a sob story about how all his exes were "crazy", don't try to prove you’re the "good one". Just listen and stay neutral. Manipulators ask numerous questions to determine what you lack so that they can pretend to be the solution.

[sage2021]

I just think it's something you really can't change.
Your living situation allows people to know right away that you are privileged.

And I am assuming without being around you in person that people can pick up the autism vibe from you.

[MissSunshine2]

Yes I speak really well, dress really well and I am high functioning autistic.

[sage2021]

Thank you for the MHO 🙂🧡

[William7489]

I don’t know, but if you can figure it out, please let me know because I could sure use your help and avoid avoiding the same type of manipulative women. Lol.

[Grond21]

That must be a demoralizing feeling. My first thought is to have clear boundaries such that your kindness can be freely expressed to those who deserve it

[FunkyMonkee]

Watch "The Avengers" and study Cathy Gale and Emma Peel.

[DryGermanGuy]

Wear a Hells Angels MC vest.

[Marksman55]

Learn ho to identify manipulative men first.

[Ariesman81]

Have you tried carrying around a sword?

[MasterKS]

Why you be easy?