Hi forum,
As I understand it, there are different kinds of sociopaths. They are all portrayed as monsters and there are even websites that warn "ordinary" people to stay away from them.
I must admit that I recognise the traits that portray a sociopath, however IMO they match most people.
I live in a relationship and have a son from a prior relationship. I am basically very selvish and although I do deeds to help others, it is only because it otherwise would seem out of place. I have no run-ins with the law, however, I wouldn't hesitate to break the law. I'm not all that religious, however in mycourse of life, I've straddled with extremeties in every sense.
My GF is very devoted to me, she loves me and I will protect her from any harm. When she is ill, I don't - however - have any compassion. I will not harm her, and I think her sexual limitations have been moved quite a lot since I came into her life. My son visits me every second week and in the beginning when he was depending on me, I recognised him as a nuissance and couldn't be bothered. I never hurt him, but always watched over him and protected him. Truth is, I would die for him. Now, he's more and more a joy.
I can say "I love you" to someone, but there is something inside of me that knows its wrong. I'm not lying, I just don't understand it. I know that I'm supposed to feel something more, but I'm just baffled because deep down I know I don't mean it.
You be the judge. I wouldn't describe myself as a sociopath, but I do have similarities and there is a "side" to me, that without doubt is sociopathic.
My question is, are there different levels of sociopathy or is it a "black or white" thing?