Do sociopaths go back to old relationships?

Answer 1

Sociopathscrave victims and narcissists need people to feed their self importance.

Yes, but they get bored very easily. Once they've had their fun they'll dump you. It's like eating a bag of crisps, for them: once it's empty, you throw the packet away. You're not "fun" any more. They crave victims but unfortunately there is no shortage of people who'll fall for that warmth and charmth.

Answer 2

yes, by all means. If they feel that the prior relationship is one where they can continue to gain the persons trust, and that the person is easily manipulated by them, then yes. I witnessed my ex-husband maintain contact with many of his ex's, simply because the other women LET him. If he had gotten the idea that any of those women would have taken him back, he would have left me for them in a heartbeat. Especially towards the end of our relationship when I was starting to "figure him out." They will chose the path of least resistance. My ex wouldn't consider coming back to me, because he knows that I would NOT take him back. He knows that I've got his number, and therefore he would have to work EXTRA hard to convince me that anything he said would be the truth. Why would he do that, when he can manipulate a NEW person so much easier. BUT, if he sensed that I still felt an attachment to him, he would recognize that as an opportunity for manipulation. If you do your research, or if you KNOW a Sociopath, you'll notice that they tend to have an aversion to people who have them "figured out." They don't want to be "found out" for what they are, because that only causes more frustration on their part. The people who KNOW what they are capable of, will most likely warn those around the sociopath's inner circle, and that would cause more hate, and distrust. Then the sociopath will have to start their game all over again in a new environment. This is not a situation that is desirable.

Answer 3

Sociopaths (like myself) can go back to old relationships, but more than likely not for the reason you are thinking. A sociopath may have a genuine liking for other people, but they cannot necessarily feel the connection between themselves and another person, so if you have a sociopathic boyfriend or girlfriend chances are they love you in their own way, but not in the way you think when you say love.

So can they go back to old relationships? Absolutely. Will they do it because they miss you, or love you so much? definitely not. I myself do what makes the most sense, and to be completely honest, I do what can get me the most before I am done. Most people like me will be the same way.

Answer 4

Yes, if the sociopath is their caregiver. There is no proof that sociopaths are born that way. If an infant doesn't form an attachment to its caregiver/nurturer, the infant will grow up not being able to form attachments to anyone.

Answer 5

Yes, if he's gonna gain something from them/it.