Post-Sociopath Lifestyle for the Jaded Empath

Narcissists and sociopaths are drawn to empaths. Empaths aren’t only people who have a high level of empathy; we have that, in addition to plenty of compassion. We’re highly sensitive people who are acutely aware of other people’s moods and energy. We take on other people’s emotions, which can be quite unpleasant and exhausting. These empath traits are especially troublesome if an empath gets close to a psychic vampire.

When I meet people, I’m not nice to them because I’m trying to lure them into a false sense of security. I’m nice to them because I’m an empath and it comes naturally. Also, it’s just decent to be nice to people… up to a point. I don’t continue being nice to people because I’m trying to lure them into a false sense of security like a sociopath; I continue being nice to them because I’m conditioned to do so and/or because I need time to process their shitty behavior.

After breaking up with a narcissistic sociopath, I learned that being nice to people and doing everything they want you to do even if you don’t want to and bending over backwards for people who don’t deserve it is called “people-pleasing.” This is a common problem for empaths.

People think that because I’m an empath, I’m a very nice person. I’m not too sure about that, but it’s not the point. Instead of “You’re nice, so I’ll be nice to…