How do you live with a sociopath?

You don't. Get as far away from a sociopath as you possibly can.

If you are asking how to get along with and/or live with one, the answer is to be ready to give them everything you have emotionally, and often materially as well. In short, prepare to be frightened and miserable. It is impossible to have a healthy relationship with a sociopath, because they are not capable of it.

A sociopath is someone who doesn't care about other people's feelings. A deviant sociopath isn't in any psychology text that I can find. But here are some things that you might be referring to: A sociopath who is abnormal in some way. This would be any sociopath who doesn't fit the exact definition of a sociopath. If a deviant sociopath is just your name for a sociopath. See top. An unpredictable sociopath. A sociopath who…

Yes, but both would not like it, and it would probably not last. Living with a sociopath is awful for anybody, and the main reason that people stay is because they don't want to hurt the sociopath. As a sociopath is egocentric, the sociopaths would not care about each other's feelings, and would leave each other.

No. Sociopaths have no conscience. The victim of a sociopath has a conscience and emotions and will not become a sociopath. If the victim of a sociopath is acting different it is probably because of the abuse the victim is enduring from the sociopath. If you have any more questions I would be happy to answer. Based on personal experience, I believe this is accurate.

Give them a copy of "The Sociopath Next Door"

No, that's the definition of a sociopath.

My older sister is a sociopath.

There is some controversy. My stance is that you are biologically born a sociopath, however some believe you become a sociopath by how you were raised.

**This question is incomplete** A sociopath can be many things.

If you are a sociopath then you don't love.

Anyone of any age can be a Sociopath.

There is no known cure or effective treatment for a true sociopath.

Yes, if the sociopathy is unrevealed. No, if she is known to be a sociopath.

Yes I suppose if you want to feel like a soulless zombie walking this Earth with no point in life and no real purpose to live.

The closest disorder to sociopathy, Antisocial Personality Disorder, is. When a psychiatrist treats a sociopath he/she says that the sociopath has Antisocial Personality Disorder.

Just because she is "female" doesnt mean anything. A sociopath is a sociopath and the only way to "deal" with them is to stay as far away as possible.

No, one should never marry a sociopath. Marriage involves trust, and a sociopath by his very nature cannot ever be trusted completely.

"You are a sociopath." However, if they truly are, it won't matter to that person.

I think they'd say it's not the best thing in the world, those can be tough people to live with.

No, not a sociopath. He was mentally ill for a period of time which made him vulnerable to disease. this made an infection to the leg. Not a sociopath but many believed he was a mentally scared psycopath

Just being a sociopath isn't illegal. You'll have to wait for the sociopath to perform an illegal act at which you can report the person to the police and wait for the legal system to do its thing.

No. A sociopath is not capable of feeling love, empathy, sympathy. He/she is devoid of emotions that run the healthy gamut in procuring, and nurturing a sustained normal relationship. However, they quickly learn how to mimic these emotions and live their lives with their 'loved' ones posing, pretending and feigning real love.

Do nothing to indicate you see them as a sociopath. Find a counselor for them to see regularly, or a psychiatrist .

Unless a sociopath is professionally diagnosed, you cannot tell that person that he/she is a sociopath. And the chances of one going to get a diagnosis are virtually nil. And DO NOT tell others that you think he/she is a sociopath in case it gets back to the person. Since a sociopath has no conscience, and since only self matters to a sociopath, he/she can be vindictive and even litigious when it comes to being…

You have to be born a sociopath. People think it's from a rough childhood but it's got nothing to do with it. I had a good and am a sociopath

He looks just like every other sociopath I've ever met.

20 years of brutal negotiation. You cannot give a sociopath an inch.

Confessions of a Sociopath - 2002 was released on: USA: 2002

A masochist likes to be dominated. A sociopath likes to dominate. I smell wedding bells. <3

people can't help being a sociopath. they can hide symptoms, but that is about all they can do.

There is no help for a sociopath. Sociopaths victims can only stay away from them. Do not help them but keep an eye on their life, it may sound harsh but a sociopath DOES NOT care what you think so you are not hurting them.

Well, if you have to ask.... you might be in trouble! Actually, the truth is, if you fear that you might be "causing issues because you are a sociopath", you are not one. A true sociopath has no conscience, and it doesn't matter to them what anybody thinks of them.

If a person has 3 traits, that makes them a sociopath. If they only have 1 or 2 traits, it's only one or two traits. Having three = sociopath.

Not all of them, but being a sociopath is partly genetic and the likelihood of sociopathic parents having sociopathic children is higher. It is even higher if both parents are sociopaths, which happens a lot as a sociopath will tend to marry another sociopath as that is the only kind of person they can relate to in anyway.

Yes, These people need to be relieved from the pressure of working in society. They have the ability to slander good employees and destroy their careers. So it is a benefit to any company not to hire a sociopath. It is also a responsibility for society to care the sociopath because they are mentally ill just as as schizophrenic is...There is NO treatment available for the sociopath .

Sincere and nobleminded men is attracted to sadistic sociopath homosexual monstors. Sadistic Sociopath = DNA Monstors(usually RH-), Mind Monstors(sadist) and Sex Monstors(homosexual).

need more details,not a lot of information. Using the term "sociopath" is serious. People are often labeled with names that are wrong or misplaced. Find out what a sociopath is before throwing stones.

No its not unusual, it is actually quite common. Sociopath people are like that.

The same symptoms as there are for any sociopath. They can be viewed here: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_know_if_someone_is_a_sociopath

Yes, you should forgive a sociopath mother, since she was the one who gave you life.

The sociopath remarries because he/she don't know any better and are sometimes lonely

A sociopath has no conscience and no sense of guilt. Their key attitude is, "I do what I can get away with" - not just occasionally but as a matter of routine.

Completely cut all ties. Block the number. Block from facebook. Block the email. If sociopath doesn't get the message and tries to contact you by coming to your house, get a restraining order. Do not EVER talk or communicate with sociopath again. You do not owe sociopath an explanation. Do not look back and surround yourself with people that actually care about you.

A sociopath, or a psychopath. They're the same thing; sociopath is just a newer name for psychopath.

Maybe. However, if he or she cares about other people with the exception of his or her line of work, then the diagnosis would not be sociopath.

By all means be polite and civil to a sociopath, but avoid a close relationship. Sociopaths want victims and are incapable of love. They can be very destructive, and a close relationship with a sociopath is often a very damaging experience.

A sociopath has no emotion toward anything. So, if a person claiming to be a sociopath have an animal, than obviously they care about animals and that would rule out the sociopath diagnoses because of the emotion they show toward animals.

You can't diagnose a eleven year old as a sociopath. Proffessionals agree that a sociopath can only be diagnosed accuretly as a adult. Once more many CEOs and leaders are sociopath, so your child might grow up to be great.

being in public is one of the very few ways to be safe around a sociopath. you shouldn't ever be alone around a sociopath. they can be extremely dangerous. think of them as a very large predator and act accordingly