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Two psychologists I've seen in the past noticed and mentioned that I'm different from other people, but that was to be expected. I wasn't maintaining a particular social mask in those situations. Outside of therapy, the only people I've really had to be extra careful with, while maintaining the mask, are my family and previous boyfriends because we spent a lot more time together.

As far as I'm aware, strangers and acquaintances think I am just as average as them, and that's precisely what I want them to think. I've never come across a stranger or acquaintance who I felt the need to be extra careful with.

Nope. Not only did I never meet an empath challenging to me but seriously it's as if people want to be blind sometimes.

I mean like everybody I make mistakes and I've let my mask slip in certain circumstances (because I was tired, because I wanted to etc) and not once did anybody ever suspect that I could be a sociopath. At the very worst people would think that I was being cold or assume that I have a dark sense of humor.

That said I guess really perceptive people exist in all walks of life and it would indeed be an extra challenge if I wanted something out of them. I would indeed find them intriguing and interesting too because they're different.

"Has anyone here ever met an empath that they found to be really analytical and perceptive of others emotions?"

Yep.


"maybe to the point that they become challenging to you or at the very least demand your respect or require you to be more careful than usual?"

Nope.


"does this make the person in question an obstacle or annoyance in your eyes, or do you gain interest and seek to interact with them?"

I find it worth getting to know them. They're interesting, and at times shed some interesting light on empathic types in the form of first person accounts.


"raise your hand if you think that the level of understanding an individual has about the mechanics behind emotion and social interactions is inversely related to how empathetic someone is, and elaborate please."

Research can make up for the natural shortcomings that might come toward understanding emotions and social interactions, regardless of if it's because of empathy, non-empathy, or even those that are typically too busy thinking about themselves to really notice other people. Knowing how emotion works might jade someone, but I wouldn't say that how empathic someone is would get in the way of picking up some reading materials.

I look at these forums every few weeks or so, but I'm curious to know (I'm not a Sociopath)

What kind of forums?

Has anyone here ever met an empath that they found to be really analytical and perceptive of others emotions?

Yeah I don't think it's about being an empath or not.

Maybe to the point that they become challenging to you or at the very least demand your respect or require you to be more careful than usual?

Depends on the empath and what you're trying to hide. Those "empaths" you're refering to, what's your view on them? I'm really curious. It seemes to be so warped with a lot of stuff attached to it.

If so, does this make the person in question an obstacle or annoyance in your eyes, or do you gain interest and seek to interact with them?

Again about those empaths... Are they not individuals? With very different traits apart from being overly empathic?

On a similar note, raise your hand if you think that the level of understanding an individual has about the mechanics behind emotion and social interactions is inversely related to how empathetic someone is, and elaborate please.

puts hand in laps and tilts head You're fascinating. Lots, lots.

I probably sound like I'm looking to validate myself and other empaths within your circle, and maybe I am, but I also would really like to know the answer to this question.

I think you're asking the wrong questions to get the answers you're searching for - or I'm just disagreeing with you on so many levels :) Most fascinating indeed. nods

Have you ever met an empath that you would consider to be highly perceptive?

Yes. 

maybe to the point that they become challenging to you or at the very least demand your respect or require you to be more careful than usual? If so, does this make the person in question an obstacle or annoyance in your eyes, or do you gain interest and seek to interact with them?

A true 'empath' is not that common and would be considered an HSP, which is almost a mental condition of its own. I would be more careful in their presence. They pick up cues you are not aware you are giving off. Like anyone else, they may be interesting to me if I like/respect their personality. 

raise your hand if you think that the level of understanding an individual has about the mechanics behind emotion and social interactions is inversely related to how empathetic someone is, and elaborate please. 

My hand is not raised. True "empaths" gain their knowledge/insights from their sub-conscience. From what I have read on this they are not aware of where their understanding comes from themselves. It can be an uncomfortable life for them and many have to be careful of who they socialize with, as many people overwhelm them.   

What kind of forums?

This forum in particular.

Depends on the empath and what you're trying to hide. Those "empaths"
you're refering to, what's your view on them? I'm really curious. It
seemes to be so warped with a lot of stuff attached to it.

I'm not sure I follow, when I say empath, I'm simply generalizing everyone who isn't a sociopath, such as myself. What did i say to imply that I that I have a warped perception attached to them/me?

Again about those empaths... Are they not individuals? With very different traits apart from being overly empathic?

For the most part, I would say no. The more emotional a person that I know is, the less aware they tend to be of the grasp their own emotions have on them and their decision making, however there are almost always exceptions to everything.

puts hand in laps and tilts head You're fascinating. Lots, lots.

I like to think so.

I think you're asking the wrong questions to get the answers you're
searching for - or I'm just disagreeing with you on so many levels :)
Most fascinating indeed. nods

I'm not sure how to respond to this.

Have you ever met an empath that you would consider to be highly perceptive?

Yes.9

Were they HSP(s)?

A true 'empath' is not that common and would be considered an HSP, which
is almost a mental condition of its own. I would be more careful in
their presence. They pick up cues you are not aware you are giving off.
Like anyone else, they may be interesting to me if I like/respect their
personality.

I was unaware of HSPs, I could possibly be one, I don't fit all of the personality traits listed on Wikipedia, but I did fit all of them at one time or another in my life. Thanks for telling me about them.

My hand is not raised. True "empaths" gain their knowledge/insights from
their sub-conscience. From what I have read on this they are not aware
of where their understanding comes from themselves. It can be an
uncomfortable life for them and many have to be careful of who they
socialize with, as many people overwhelm them.  

Is it possible for an HSP to have psychopathic tendencies?

This is not true in all cases but from what I've seen of people who experience the normal range of emotions they're too filled up with the mood they are in or the mood they want to be in. They project their emotions so others could join them in either their merriment or whatever other feeling they have at the time. The only time they ever perceive another's emotions is when they are sharing some feeling of the same kind or this other person is also projecting what they feel with or without their knowledge. Its why you always hear the complaint in relationships of a partner being too "distant" it just doesn't seem possible.  

I like to surround myself by people capable of perception and analysis, who are capable of seeing things in their own way and not what they read off a text book like an endless repetition of metaphors "I'm looking at you doctor from star treknewer version" Does it matter to me if they're capable of using such skills on evaluating someone else's or my own emotions? Not so much but hey people observe what they find interesting right? If they're able to take that and use it in how they interact with the world and people in any way then I feel like taking a peek into what or who this person is. Unless I'm just feeling Anti-social hahaha

I'm not quite sure how to answer your second question. I don't think it matters one way or the other. Someone can be extremely empathetic one day. Have something happen to them, and from then on look only inward. Or they could continue looking outward. I think this is something that would have to be taken on a person by person basis. Too many variables. 

I am that empath, to my girlfriend who thinks she is socio (which is very likely; a lot of BPDs and Socios on her family tree)