Nine signs that you're dating a sociopath.
How do you know when you're in a relationship with the wrong person?
Sometimes, you can't tell when you're in such a relationship.
As love can often blind you.
So here are nine signs to help you identify if you're dating a sociopath.
One
They're motivated solely by their own personal desires.
Basic human needs like food, water or money are what drives them
If you talk to them about making the world a better place
they won't be motivated
In a relationship context
only things like money, sex, food or whatever you can offer are interesting to them
Two
They are highly manipulative.
Sociopaths usually prey on your emotions
They find your weak spots and take advantage of them.
They socially isolate you from your friends and even family
Not allowing you to go anywhere such as the grocery shop
without letting them know and gaining their approval first
This behaviour weakens your relationship with other people
so you end up needing your partner more and more.
Three
They don't walk the walk.
Your partner will tell you one thing
but do another
or they'll say how they hate certain things
but allow those things into their life
They tell you their grand plans but,
none of it shows in their actions.
This behaviour can be confusing
and disorienting
especially when they're being hypocritical
For example
They may tell you that they hate when you're late to dates
because it shows that you have no respect for them
yet they themselves will often be late
or even reschedule plans with you
with no valid explanation or apology
Four
They lack sympathy
Empathy is the ability to understand someone's emotions
Sociopaths certainly understand your emotions
they just have no sympathy for you
When you're feeling sad
they simply don't see it as something that should concern them
but rather, as an opportunity to exploit your perceived weakness
Five
They don't take responsibility
Sociopaths are usually narcissistic
so they believe they are never at fault no matter what
when confronted on their behavior and asked to change their ways
they will say yes to keep you by their side
however, there won't actually be any changes
continuing the cycle of mistreatment and manipulation
Six
They constantly insult you
your partner's jabs don't always have to be direct
Let's say you're wearing an outfit similar to another person you both encounter
Your partner might make a comment about how ugly and gross the other person's clothes are
and if you confront them they'll accuse you of being paranoid and play the victim
Seven
You're always guilty
You're the one at fault for every mishap
and your partner will never admit when they're wrong
They'll manipulate situations to become the victim
when they're clearly not
In the end
you're the one apologizing
Eight
They'll project their insecurities on you and everyone else
This is the result of their narcissism
and manipulation habits
as they're always trying to look perfect or at least better than the rest
Nine
They can adapt themselves
In negative ways they will adapt to the situation and to you if need be
For example
they may yell at you, making you shut up and playing with your emotions
but when you lash out
they promise to change
In the long run however,
they actually become more manipulative
causing you to become even more insecure
Based on these characteristics
Do you think you know anyone who may be dating a sociopath?
Have you ever been in a relationship with a socipath before?
Feel free to share your stories in the comments below
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