Stupidly, I became involved with a sociopath upon my divorce. I was 47, he 32. Very manipulative, sexual and excellent at getting other people to fill his needs. I was like a babe in the woods to this person. Now, many years after, I'm amazed and appalled that I succumbed to this person, who ultimately tried to kill me, breaking into my house with a gun. But, like all bad experiences, it does make us more aware.