A sociopath fears two things, losing control and being exposed. Remember that a sociopath wears a mask of sanity. It is easier for them to make you out to be crazy than it is for you to expose the reality of who they are. Never discredit your gut instinct. You're not being paranoid. Your body can pick up vibrations, some better than others, and if something deep inside you says something's not right about a person, trust it and keep it pushing. Here are some signs to look out for:
1. SUPERFICIAL CHARM.
They tend to be the life of the party. Well liked by everyone. They tend to be really charming and charismatic, but it's all superficial.
2. THEY ARE ALWAYS THE VICTIM OF THEIR PAST RELATIONSHIPS.
Sociopaths always play the victim. Whenever they talk about their past relationships they always point the finger at their ex. They never hold themselves accountable for any issues that went wrong in the relationship. They are incapable of seeing their faults.
3. NEVER APOLOGIZES.
They have a pattern of deceitfulness for personal gain. They lack remorse and empathy. Whenever they are wrong they refuse to apologize because in their eyes they do no wrong.
4. THEY ARE GREAT MANIPULATORS.
There is no use in trying to be honest with an emotional manipulator you make a statement and it will be turned around. They are adept in manipulating and brainwashing people close to them so that the victim takes on the guilt.
5. LIES AND CHEATS
They tell lies and cheat, and when confronted about it they are quick to turn things around on you and make it seem like you are the reason for their behavior. Never argue with someone who believes their own lies. They cheat because they don't care. They know damn well what they are doing, and they know damn well who they are breaking.
The goals of a sociopath are to keep you quite, play mind games to wear you out mentally, deprive you of happiness, project pain onto you, make you cry, make you apologize and attempt to steal any life from you. WHY? Sociopaths are jealous, envious, soulless, angry, abusive, and distorted liars. Their love was fake, but the pain caused is very real.
Stop cheating yourself of true happiness, and walk away from anyone that causes you pain.
