I have a friend who easily fell for a a guy who turned out to be a sociopath...yikes! what are the factors that makes them seem to appear appealing if any?....
2007-01-22 22:33:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
There is no advantage. Sociopaths can be very messed up people. It doesn't take long to realize they are messed up. So your friend is probably just lusting. The sociopath will probably ditch her when he either finds someone else or is put in a situation that requires the attention away from them such as emotions, "actual love", responsibility, commitment. All you can do is urge your friend to try and help this person if they want it or watch it fall.
2007-01-23 01:42:50 · answer #1 · answered by obscure 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A sociopath is a person with an antisocial personality disorder. Probably the most widely recognized personality disorder. A sociopath is often well liked because of their charm and high charisma, but they do not usually care about other people. They think mainly of themselves and often blame others for the things that they do. They have a complete disregard for rules and lie constantly. They seldom feel guilt or learn from punishments. Though some sociopaths have become murders, most reveal their sociopathy through less deadly and sensational means.
A list of common (but not limmited-to) sociopathic traits and charictaristics:
Egocentricity, callousness, lack of impulse control, exaggerated sexuality, great boasting, inability to resist temptation, a lowly attitude toward the opposite sex, a lack of intirest in bonding with a mate, siblings or their own children. Superficial and glib charm, need for stimulation and continuous praise, lack of remorse, guilt, empathy and behavioral controls. Juvinile delinquency, criminal versatility, many short-term relationships and sometimes a God-like grandiose sense of self worth. It all begins and ends with that person's defect of conscious.
I guess they look apealing because of their attitudes and what they think they are,otherwise iof they were not, they would not appear so.
2007-01-23 07:44:52 · answer #2 · answered by divagal 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sociopaths initially present themselves as having superficial charm. They are manipulative and conning. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their victims. Has no problem lying coolly and easily. Extremely convincing and even able to pass lie detector tests. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way.
2007-01-23 06:59:34 · answer #3 · answered by Debra D 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i don't think there is any advantages only disadvantages. a sociopath has no feelings and no respect for anyone or anything. they are like soul less people.
2007-01-23 07:07:16 · answer #4 · answered by Miki 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are no advantages love...if the person you speak of is gettin no help. You only have a potential problem on your hands.
2007-01-23 06:43:17 · answer #5 · answered by michelle h 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋