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Understanding the Sociopath explains, in plain language, the 12% of the population who do not play by the same rules of life as the rest of us. These master manipulators, who have antisocial, narcissistic, borderline, histrionic or psychopathic personality disorders, seem normal at first, but their objective is to use and exploit us. You may already be dealing with one of the 30 million adults in the United States who could be diagnosed with these serious personality disorders. If so, Understanding the Sociopath explains why they do what they do, why they will never change, and why you need to get them out of your life. This book is a curated collection of blog articles from Lovefraud.com, the premier Internet website on how to recognize and recover from sociopaths. The content is presented in easy-to-read, bite-sized pieces; you won't be overwhelmed by technical jargon. Articles include: • 10 translations of 'I love you' when spoken by a sociopath • Sociopaths and double lives • The truth about sex with sociopaths • Why psychopaths don't change • Letters to Lovefraud: I am a sociopath • 10 things sociopaths want (besides money) • Will the sociopath treat the next wife better? • The sociopathic MO in three easy steps • Why do psychopaths want to mess with your head? • Do sociopaths know what they are? Understanding the Sociopath includes dozens of stories and questions submitted by Lovefraud readers, with analysis and answers by Donna Andersen. You'll see how sociopaths operate in real life, so if someone you know engages in destructive behavior, you'll be able to spot the warning signs. Sociopaths exist, and they aren't all serial killers. Understanding the Sociopath demystifies their behavior, so you can recognize them and protect yourself.

Dealing with a Sociopath explains how to interact with someone who lies, cheats, manipulates and exploits. If you have no choice but to engage with him or her, this book teaches you how to protect yourself. Sociopaths, meaning people who could be diagnosed with antisocial, narcissistic, borderline, histrionic or psychopathic personality disorders, do not follow the rules of regular human interaction. These people can appear to be normal, but they live their lives by manipulating others. If you must interact with a sociopath, always be on high alert. Dealing with a Sociopath tells you what to do. The content is, presented in short, easy-to-read pieces, delivering useful nuggets of information and insight. Articles include: • 10 mistakes to avoid when leaving a sociopath • Dealing with sociopaths: Fight or flight? • Sociopaths and their smear campaigns • What NOT to do, when you realize you're involved with a sociopath • How do you help someone snared by a sociopath? • 20 issues to consider before taking a sociopath to court • Do sociopaths return? • Psychopaths as puppet masters • How psychopathic parents affect children • How messages we hear all our lives keep us vulnerable to sociopaths