How do sociopaths rationalize infidelity?

Answer 1

Cheaters try to justify their actions by saying such things such as, "I went to (so and so) because they really appreciate who I really am, they love me more than you, they are better sexually, etc. OR some cheaters I've known of have tried to compensate for being lonely in their younger life by trying to be a player once they're older

Answer 2

In my experience, they do it like this:

"I don't have to justify anything to you." "I have the right to be myself." "I don't want to be accountable to anyone." "I have to follow my heart." "This has nothing to do with [the betrayed partner]." "I don't care if you cheat, so you shouldn't care if I cheat." "Whether or not you trust me has nothing to do with me." And my all-time favorite: "Love is truly beautiful and should be expressed freely and without fear."

Rationalization is the mainstay of sociopathic thought. To them, it isn't "infidelity" at all. In fact, they are more likely to consider you unreasonable if you won't tolerate their lies and cheating. Best to cut your losses and get as far away as you can as fast as you can.