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If Someones Does This After A Breakup, Science Says They May Be A Psychopath

One of your exes might be a psychopath.

Well, scientists generally prefer the term "sociopath," since it has slightly less stigma associated with it.

In fact, the Diagnostical and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) prefers "antisocial personality disorder."

What is sociopathy, exactly?

You're probably picturing Hannibal Lecter right now (especially since we just showed you a picture of him).

Essentially, a sociopath shows no regard for the rights of others.

They're amoral beings who live for themselves. That doesn't necessarily make them murderers, or even bad people, but they disregard social norms and the feelings of others.

A study from Oakland University shows a potential new symptom of antisocial personality disorder.

It's related to our romantic relationships, and it's extraordinarily interesting.

Do you stay friends with your exes after a breakup?

The study found that people who keep their exes as friends after a breakup are more likely to be sociopaths.

They're also more likely to be narcissists.

They're also more likely to have "dark personality traits."

These include insensitivity, manipulation of partners, and self-admiration.

These individuals keep their exes around for self-serving reasons.

In the study, the sociopaths often said that they kept their exes around for "established loyalty, sexual access," and other pragmatic reasons.

Basically, if you can't let go, you're more likely to be a sociopath.

Hey, they call it "ending a relationship" for a reason.

With that said, this study mainly refers to people who can't stand the thought of letting go.

That means that if you're a casual friend or acquaintance of your ex, it's probably not a big deal.

Don't freak out and assume that you're a sociopath.

Chances are good that you're just a friendly person.

In case you're paranoid, here are a few of the other signs of psycopathy.

Sociopaths need less sleep, and they may dislike the idea of sleeping.

Their emotional responses are unconvincing or unsettling.

Of course, the well-practiced sociopath can put up a decent front, but they'll occasionally let their true colors show.

They're incapable of feeling certain emotions, and their attempts to feign emotion will come off as phony.

Their moods shift drastically.

They may be raging one minute, then completely calm the next.

It's a misconception that sociopaths can't feel anything; they can feel stimulation, and they seek it out.

However, their emotions shift quite a bit, which can be unsettling.

They tell stories about their sexual exploits.

They might also brag about controlling other people.

Sociopaths can re-live their experiences by telling them to others, and as they're often narcissists, they take pride in their "accomplishments."

They're extremely confident.

They believe themselves superior, so they come across as confident individuals.

They contradict themselves regularly.

Sociopaths don't see any problem with lying, so they may get caught in lies fairly often.

Posted by clippityclop
I am worried I am half a sociopath. Its hard for me to feel certain emotions that i know i should feel sometimes.

Posted by rabidtalker

Posted by clippityclop
I am worried I am half a sociopath. Its hard for me to feel certain emotions that i know i should feel sometimes.

I think you need to stay up late hours while not showing emotions... that would do it.

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Posted by bumboklatt

Posted by clippityclop
I am worried I am half a sociopath. Its hard for me to feel certain emotions that i know i should feel sometimes.

same. I usually feel most emotions are dumb and hide something far worse. In fact the only emotion I value is happiness and the need to progress

Back on topic: I like to keep my EXs as friends just cause I usually was friends with them to begin with and because I like to treat everyone nicely.

If I could be everyones friend I would be. Who wants enemies anyways?

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