Perhaps that's because you value that social interaction. I am a social butterfly. My partner has Asperger's, and despises social situations. But is also a teacher and enjoys discussing and sharing their specialised area. However much I would like my partner to come to the pub and do small talk it is agony for them. People are all different.
I specifically said I don't think it applies to people with actual actual disabilities like Aspergers. Perfectly capable nerds just hide behind their intellectualism to avoid self improvement. You don't need to be a social butterfly to cultivate emotional intelligence.
