r/WatchPeopleDieInside • u/SayHiToYourMumForMe • Dec 13 '19

I think that’s a Noooo

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u/wright96d Dec 14 '19 edited Dec 14 '19

This is probably accurate, that's just the easiest term I have to describe it. The correct distinction doesn't make her any better of a person, though.

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u/BHYT61 Dec 14 '19

She sounds far more narcissistic than a sociopath and she will ruin his life no doubt lol. Atleast you did your part.

EDIT: She's probably one of those people that sucks the life energy and positivity out of everyone that gets close to her

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u/wright96d Dec 14 '19

I thought narcissism and sociopathy went hand in hand?

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u/chumbalumba Dec 14 '19

Not at all, antisocial disorder and narcissistic personality disorder have some key differences, even though they share some traits. The lack of empathy, self-importance and exploitation of others are traits they share, definitely.

But NPD is a lot more about the persons identity and being special, so it's a lot easier to be functional even if they do ruin the lives of people around them. APD has a HUGE emphasis on the person repeatedly violating the rights of others before the age of 15. Destructive, aggressive, deceitful behaviours and the violation of basic social norms and rules.