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Do you think you could spot a sociopath? Could you be fooled?

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  1. umbrellatree - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by umbrellatree Jul 21st, 2012 at 9:04AM

    No not at all and that's a scary thought. I've found over the years that I also do not have the ability of spotting an *******, a drug addict, an alcoholic, a mamas' boy, or a total loser.

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  2. sneakygirl1 - 36-40 years old - female

    Reply by sneakygirl1 Jul 21st, 2012 at 2:06PM

    good for you! that is an awesome character traite. :)

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  3. HeartLikeAChild - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by HeartLikeAChild Jul 21st, 2012 at 8:37AM

    I think all of this is because our society tends to emphasize outside actions ....10 times more than genuine intention. Like saying "thank you", even though you may be hardly grateful inside.

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  4. SilenceEvermore - 18-21 years old

    Posted by SilenceEvermore Jul 21st, 2012 at 8:20AM

    Sure could be. They tend to be confident and proficient in the art of manipulating people and putting on facades.

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  5. ownlyme - 56-60 years old - male

    Posted by ownlyme Jul 21st, 2012 at 11:02AM

    Nope. They're chameleons. They cld be your best friend, your next-door neighbor, even the president of the United States. Hmm..

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  6. devilwife - 31-35 years old - female

    Posted by devilwife Jul 21st, 2012 at 9:24AM

    honestly its hard, because most sociopaths wont show their true colors until you are totally involved. for most part they look perfect , are so nice and popular... But there a few are patterns ,one example is the intensity and how fast they say they love you and want to be with you, move in with you... Errr scary...

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  7. MiriamsWords - 18-21 years old - female

    Posted by MiriamsWords Jul 21st, 2012 at 9:14AM

    maybe i can be fooled :|

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  8. kiansi - 46-50 years old - female

    Posted by kiansi Jul 21st, 2012 at 9:10AM

    I think I could spot a sociopath. Once you've had an experience with one, you kind of get tuned-in to their traits and behaviors (so you can avoid them in the future).

    I think most people can be fooled by sociopaths, at least initially, simply because (in my opinion) most people want to believe that everyone is basically good at heart and has good intentions. Sociopaths are extremely charming and captivating which puts your guard down.

    Anyone, even highly educated people, such as doctors and lawyers can be fooled by a sociopath. Sociopaths are experts of manipulation and it often takes time for people to realize that their only agenda is to get something from you ... whether it be money, sex, or something else.

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  9. holahoopqueen - 51-55 years old - female

    Reply by holahoopqueen Jul 21st, 2012 at 9:45AM

    true!!!

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  10. eyesdontlie - 18-21 years old - male

    Posted by eyesdontlie Jul 21st, 2012 at 9:09AM

    Sociopaths have been known to fool even the most highly trained psychologists

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  11. lostinchicago - 51-55 years old - male

    Posted by lostinchicago Jul 21st, 2012 at 9:08AM

    I was married to one for a number of years...Never saw it until later and when I did see it, I refused to believe what I had found out.

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  12. tinywilly1979 - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by tinywilly1979 Jul 21st, 2012 at 8:57AM

    I think you are ignorant of the true definition of sociopath

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  13. holahoopqueen - 51-55 years old - female

    Reply by holahoopqueen Jul 21st, 2012 at 9:08AM

    You do not know what I know after just a few posts!! I think you are IGORANT to post that. I am very educated on this and I do know!!! I was married to one ... were you?

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  14. tinywilly1979 - 31-35 years old - male

    Reply by tinywilly1979 Jul 21st, 2012 at 9:16AM

    no but i was married to you! I'm coming back for you!

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  15. 5thApprentice - 18-21 years old - male

    Posted by 5thApprentice Jul 21st, 2012 at 8:44AM

    I honestly don't know if I could. If I have ever come across one I missed it.....unless it's me!? Dun dun dun duuuunnn! Nah seriously probably not.

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  16. Reproof - 51-55 years old - female

    Posted by Reproof Jul 21st, 2012 at 8:41AM

    I could. A sociopath will fake emotion but the real spark will not be there. The eyes will miss the warmth.

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  17. spooky8 - 41-45 years old - male

    Posted by spooky8 Jul 21st, 2012 at 8:40AM

    I got out of a 3 year relationship with one...it's not pretty when it starts to disintegrate..she was a train wreck

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  18. holahoopqueen - 51-55 years old - female

    Reply by holahoopqueen Jul 21st, 2012 at 8:49AM

    Yes they can not believe it when they can no longer play you! When I left mine he said he would drink till he died if I did not come back.. he just kept saying I can't believe it. He stalked me for two years.. he is now dead!!! He was a train wreck and the train crashed!!! Hope you have NO contact with her!!!

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  19. spooky8 - male

    Reply by spooky8 Jul 21st, 2012 at 8:54AM

    Nope...it's all vapor, a bad dream...good on ya for leaving!!!

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  20. Christina33s - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by Christina33s Jul 21st, 2012 at 8:38AM

    I never say never ,the majority of them are far too genius at what they do ,their whole existence is counterfeit after all,not even professional phsychiarists can claim to be fully aware of their incorigable and evil potential most cannot be reformed!

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  21. holahoopqueen - 51-55 years old - female

    Reply by holahoopqueen Jul 21st, 2012 at 9:20AM

    Yes it is said that no amount of help could ever reform them!

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  22. Maia000 - 18-21 years old - female

    Posted by Maia000 Jul 21st, 2012 at 8:33AM

    I donno they do scare me though

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  23. Indie42 - 46-50 years old - female

    Posted by Indie42 Jul 21st, 2012 at 8:31AM

    Not immediately. But yes, some are good at hiding.

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  24. ErieHandyMan - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by ErieHandyMan Jul 21st, 2012 at 8:31AM

    Some are obvious. The more intelligent ones are clever in hiding it and very difficult to spot.

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  25. ecpc - 41-45 years old - male

    Posted by ecpc Jul 21st, 2012 at 8:28AM

    Was recently fooled big time..i think sociopaths do a better job at appearing to be honest and genuine than what ACTUAL honest and genuine people do.
    Talk about shameless ,ruthless ,etc..etc..
    Sometimes i wonder just how many of these sociopaths exist..maybe 9 out 10 people are sociopaths ??? Its hard to tell.

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  26. holahoopqueen - 51-55 years old - female

    Reply by holahoopqueen Jul 21st, 2012 at 8:42AM

    Yes they do and there are some facts as to how many exist on lovefraud.com I think it is estimated at 3% of the population. Just remember to learn from the one that fooled you and don't get fooled again!! Sorry .. hope you did not spend much time with the sociopath!

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  27. aquarius3 - 61-65 years old - male

    Posted by aquarius3 Jul 21st, 2012 at 8:20AM

    No and Yes

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