Is it normal to be apathetic about thing, but still be happy?

I know that a lot of people feel apathetic sometimes and that is normal, but what I'm talking about is really long-term. And it's not that I'm unmotivated either, I do have long-term goals and plans that I am pursing right now.
I am rather content with my life, but I don't really have any deeper emotions. I do have shallow emotions though, generally I'm pretty much a happy-go-luck kind of person. I just don't care about things or people like other people do. I mean, I like people. Humans are amazingly interesting and intriguing, but I don't feel any sense of compassion to others or even my own family. It's not that I don't love them (well sort of), but I don't emotionally care about them.
I know (or I think at least) that I wasn't always this apathetic, but I can't remember the last time I had really deep, positive emotions. I was wondering if I am high functioning autistic since I do have some of the symptoms and I remember having some when I was younger, but I used to have more emotions, too.

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  • Before you jump to the conclusion that you're autistic or have Asperger's, consider how you life and what you want out of life. Do you really want to go through life that way? Never ever, ever,experiencing awe and wonderment at the world again like you did when you were young? You just want to resign yourself to a prosaic existence?
    ~~if your answer is 'no' read the next paragraph~~

    Challenge yourself. Make yourself uncomfortable for the sake of having new experiences. Get out there, meet your life head on, and eat it up like the juicy thing it is!!!
    Step out of your comfort zone and revitalize your emotions. Talk to someone who knows you well and they might have some helpful suggestions about where to start.

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    • SocioFunn

      Thank you for your thoughtful response.
      I really don’t want to stay this apathetic, but I haven’t put that much effort into changing. I will try your suggestions of challenging myself.
      Thanks again ;)

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      • You're most welcome. I hope you have some engaging experiences ahead of you!

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  • green_boogers

    You are a mindlessly happy person. Smile and wave into a camera that is broadcasting to national television.

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