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9 Questions to help you discern if your caring, helpful partner is faking it

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UPDATED FOR 2026. She makes you drinks and home-cooked meals. He cuts your lawn and fixes your car. Your new romantic interest just can't seem to do enough for you. You never felt so cared for. It must be love! Maybe it is. Or maybe it's a sociopath who is trying to soften you up for later exploitation. I've often written on Lovefraud that sociopaths do not have the ability to be caregivers. Many readers find this confusing — the sociopath they know was always doing things for them. So let me explain. First, some background. Three components of romantic love The core of sociopathic personality disorders is an inability to authentically love. What, exactly does this …

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Will you complete a survey on toxic and deceptive relationships?

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A psychologist and university researcher is seeking people to participate in a survey on toxic and deceptive relationships. His study called, Understanding toxic breakups: Creating a recovery source. The researcher is from Gitam University in India, which was inspired by the ideals of Mahatma Gandi. The research is being conducted in English. Here is the announcement. Call for survey participants Dear Lovefraud Community, We are reaching out to gather vital insights on the reality of toxic and deceptive relationships. While this research focuses on the experiences of young adults, the wisdom of this community is invaluable in helping us understand these patterns. We are …

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11 brazen lies from my sociopathic ex

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All sociopaths lie. They tell big lies, little lies, stupid lies. They lie when they would be better off telling the truth. But what’s really shocking is the brazen lies — lies so big and dramatic that you would never suspect anyone would have the nerve to make such statements if they weren’t true. Ha! Today, I offer you 11 brazen lies from my sociopathic ex. If you’re new to Lovefraud, you may not know my personal story. I learned first-hand about sociopaths and their brazen lies when I married James Alwyn Montgomery.  I met Montgomery online back in 1996. This was when online dating was in its infancy. Everyone was using “Love at AOL,” where you could post text but no photos or …

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7 sociopath strategies for making demands

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Sociopaths view you, and all other people, as objects to be used. They want something, and they believe that your purpose in life is to deliver it. But how, exactly, do they get you to do what they want? Here are seven sociopath strategies for making demands. In the beginning of your involvement, of course, sociopaths typically sweet talk you into going along with what they want. They work to convince you that it’s a really, really good idea, or it will be really, really fun, or they really, really need it. Then, when you agree, they can’t stop thanking you. But once sociopaths feel that you are sufficiently under their control, that all stops. The niceties go away and they simply …

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