What happens when a sociopath realises that you have found her out?

Answer 1

Well, I've had 2 experiences with sociopaths. When they are found out - they go through a cycle of denial, then apologize profusely for their actions, then they blame you and get nasty, then apologize again, get nasty again when it doesn't work, and on and on. There IS no way to deal with this situation. There is no cure for a sociopath. His/her primary goal is to manipulate others into believing the lies he/she tells, and then getting angry when it doesn't work, and trying everything, saying all the right things, how the love is perfect, it's meant to be, etc...to dupe the unwilling victim into giving them another chance. I believe that, deep down, the sociopath KNOWS he/she is a piece of crap, and when faced with others knowing that, they simply freak out and don't really know what to do. So they try everything.

In the end, after these people destroy the lives of everyone around them, they will ultimately end up alone in some nursing home, with no friends, no family and nothing. The good part: this is what they ultimately deserve. The bad part: it will take years and years and they will continue to hurt people until this eventually happens to them. The even WORSE part, once it does, there will be no reckoning, no "eureka" moment, no epiphany that they messed up. They will die believing everyone around them is ignorant, controlling, more screwed up than they are to not see or be convinced by their awesome-ness.

Your best bet, as a victim of a sociopath, is to realize there is no hope, nothing will every change, it will never get any better, regardless of what they say or promise. There is only disappointment and heartache in the future if you stick around. So...move on. Chalk it up to experience, don't ever forget how you ignored the warning signs and red flags. Trust in your instincts - and ask specific questions, watch their body language, and pay attention to how stories change and evolve. If they get defensive when you ask a question - you know they are hiding something.

Run, don't walk, in the opposite direction. They won't let you leave easily - so be sure to document that you expressed your desire to be left alone, and keep records of how many times he/she continues to bother you. Be strong, and don't let them continue to distract you from the rest of your life.

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Answer 2

If anything, she most likely wouldn't care. Unless she sees it as a threat. Like you're giving her 'secret' away. Then..., no one can really say what a true sociopath is capable of doing. It's hard to say what he or she will do.