Do’s and Don’ts:
Do not try to reform a sociopath.
Avoid them.
Do not express your weaknesses.
Do not believe a sociopath. They will lie and will do so convincingly.
Document any negative encounters/conflicts and notify others.
Protect yourself. Put a strong invisible barrier around yourself. Don’t let them inside.
Do not show your true emotions to a sociopath; keep a “poker face.” Any and all emotions will be used against you.
If you must engage, turn the conversation back on them. Ask, “Are you feeling well?” Try to get away as soon as possible.
Do not share any personal information.
Don’t share your plans with a sociopath.
Do not put yourself in a “one down” position; do not put yourself in a place of indebtedness to a sociopath.
Do not try to reform a sociopath.
Avoid them.
Do not express your weaknesses.
Do not believe a sociopath. They will lie and will do so convincingly.
Document any negative encounters/conflicts and notify others.
Protect yourself. Put a strong invisible barrier around yourself. Don’t let them inside.
Do not show your true emotions to a sociopath; keep a “poker face.” Any and all emotions will be used against you.
If you must engage, turn the conversation back on them. Ask, “Are you feeling well?” Try to get away as soon as possible.
Do not share any personal information.
Don’t share your plans with a sociopath.
Do not put yourself in a “one down” position; do not put yourself in a place of indebtedness to a sociopath.