Ten Signs That You’re Dating a Sociopath

We all want to be loved, don’t we?

Well, that’s not always true. There are some people in the world who don’t care about love. They don’t even truly know what love is. But they do care about power, control, and sex.

These people are known as sociopaths. Modern media would have us believe that a sociopath is a deranged serial killer, but this isn’t true. Sociopaths know exactly what they are doing, and most of them never kill anyone. However, they are social predators who exploit just about everyone they meet. They have no heart, no conscience, and no remorse.

However, you’d never know it when meeting one. They’re fun, charming, and the life of the party. They sweep us off our feet, and they specialize in the whirlwind romance. Unfortunately, sooner or later, the whirlwind turns on us.

If your new romantic interest exhibits all, or most of the following behaviors, be careful. He or she might be a sociopath.

1. They’re full of charisma and charm. 
They’re smooth talkers, always have an answer, and never miss a beat. They seem to be very exciting.

2. They have an enormous ego.
 
A sociopath may act like the smartest, richest, or most successful person around. They may actually come out and tell you that to your face.

3.
 They’re overly attentive. 
They call, text, and email constantly. They want to be with you every moment, and they resent the time you spend with your family and friends.

4. T
hey have a Jekyll and Hyde personality. 
One minute they love you, and the next minute they hate you. Their personality changes at the flip of a switch.

5.
 They blame others. 
Nothing is ever their fault. They always have an excuse. Someone else causes their problems.

6.
 There are lies and gaps in their story. 
You ask questions, and the answers are vague. They tell stupid lies, and they tell outrageous lies. They lie even when they’d make out better telling the truth.
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04.28.2012
Michelle Barnes
I am more than positive I dated a sociopath. He got back in touch with me after fifteen years via Facebook, we chatted often, started Skyping very regularly, started telling me he loved me and wanted to be with me "forever", told me he'd marry me and wanted me to have his kids. Stayed at my apartment while he was on leave for over a week free of charge. Ate my food, slept in my bed. We had sex numerous times a day. It never lacked. He went to his new duty station in NY and things changed. Seemed his true colors started to show. All of a sudden, he was a different person and I went to visit him one day in NY. He dumped me via text message three days after I came home and now refuses to speak with me because I sent him a kissoff letter describing to him just how negatively he affected me. I think I dodged a bullet. I don't plan on speaking to him anytime soon, and I found out that he actually blocked me on Facebook. It's very bizarre behaviour.
12.06.2010
Bridget Malone
I know someone is a sociopath. This is very true about people who are sociopath.
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