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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