Number 5: They can sometimes see their life as a game.
Fear can be a hard thing to manage, but it has its uses as well, and helps to keep us grounded and from making major mistakes that could haunt us. Sociopaths don’t really experience fear, for better or worse, and in some situations this can really get them in trouble. We’ve already talked about sociopaths being unable to maintain responsibilities, but this same urge can also push them to treat their life as a sort of game or joke. Sociopaths don’t really get caught up in the worst case scenario, ruining their life, because they don’t see the world in that way. A lot of times, you will see a sociopath doing reckless things with their money or chasing thrills because they are not taking their own life, as well as what comes next, as seriously as they probably should.
Number 4: Sociopaths have a hard time respecting you, even if they want to.
If you have a sociopath in your family or have made friends with one, it can be a lot of work trying to establish boundaries. Sociopaths have a hard time respecting your personal space, and they can sometimes unintentionally push you over the edge without even realizing it. It can sometimes be difficult not to realize that you are a burden to your friends and family as a sociopath, since they are constantly telling you more and more things you have to keep in mind. Since none of this comes naturally to a sociopath, you may have to tell them multiple times to respect a certain rule or boundary you have put up, and this can cause significant strain on their relationships.
Number 3: A sociopath may never accept they need help.
No matter how much work you put in, getting a sociopath to admit that they need help can be a gigantic task. Sociopaths may notice that they are different from the typical person, but they actually might see their situation as an advantage in their own eyes. Many sociopaths don’t ever get diagnosed, and they can go about life as if everything is normal instead of going to see a specialist. This can make things quite challenging for them, as their friends, family, or partners may not even realize what is actually going on in their head. On top of this, sociopaths don’t always fit in well in the world, and it only makes things more challenging when they don’t have another person to help them understand the situation and how it impacts them.
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