Protecting Yourself from a Sociopath
No matter how good our instincts may be. It is still very difficult for even those people readers to detect a sociopath right off the bat. Most or all sociopaths have a “cover” which makes them appear like good, caring, compassionate, helpful, and even loving people. They could be an educator, doctor, leader, animal-lover, humanist, parent, soccer mom, so this makes it pretty hard to go with your instincts if your instincts are telling you this is a nice normal human being. But of course if you get a weird, not so right vibe about a person, for heavens sake, GO WITH YOUR INSTINCTS!
The first rule involves the bitter pill of accepting that some people literally have no conscience, and that these people do not often look like Charles Manson. They look like us.
The best way to protect yourself from a sociopath is to avoid him/her, to refuse any kind of contact or communication. The only truly effective method for dealing with a sociopath you have identified is to disallow him or her from your life altogether. You will not hurt anyone’s feelings. Strange as it seems, and though they may try to pretend otherwise, sociopaths do not have any such feelings to hurt. You may never be able to make your family and friends understand why you are avoiding a particular individual. Sociopathy is surprisingly difficult to see, and harder to explain. Avoid him/her anyway.
Some of us may need to question our tendency to pity too easily. Respect should be reserved for the kind and the morally courageous. Pity is another socially valuable response, and should be reserved for innocent people who are in genuine pain or who have fallen on misfortune. If, instead, you find yourself often pitying someone who consistently hurts you or other people, and who actively campaigns for your sympathy, the chances are close to 100% that you are dealing with a sociopath.
If you are dealing with a person who has no conscience, know how to get out of the situation and cut your losses. No second, third or fourth chances. Just get out of there fast!
Do not allow someone without conscience, or even a string of such people, to convince you that humanity is a failure. Most human beings do possess conscience. Most human beings are able to love. Don’t let a bitter, hateful, soulless individual make you just as miserable as they are. There are plenty of loving good souls out there. The world is not a horrible place. We just experienced a horrific situation caused by a heartless person. We are strong and can move forward.
Living well is the best revenge. ❤️

