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Originally Posted by CrossHeirs
Though it might seem repugnant, some people are less than truthful in their pursuits to validate their ideas. Psychological manipulation, gas lighting, and threats of suicide are prime examples.
“Come now, let us reason together," says the LORD: "though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool."
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I have a question to ask, with mention to the aforementioned gaslighting, suicide threats and psychological manipulation, do these tactics ensure a sociopath, or just someone who has sociopathic traits. If so, does this ensure that all sense of compassion and empathy are lacking, or does it just depend on the individual?
If as everyone has stated many people believe that sociopaths (or even psychopaths for that matter) think they relate, but in actual fact are either suffering from another disorder, or 'bad relationships' in which their actions reflect sociopathic traits, how can a normal person decipher the differences? Furthermore, if a sociopath will insist on compulsive lying, how can one trust anything within these forums?