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Leaving a relationship with a psychopath or psychopath: 10 important rules
Many are already well aware of the destructiveness and toxicity of relationships with a psychopath or psychopath. Until what point does a partner believe that a psychopath can become different, that some other, brighter reality is very close by? But, as a rule, it gets worse and worse.
If you have already decided to break up, are now at the stage of leaving this relationship or at the stage of recovery after it, then these rules are for you.
1) A psychopath will not easily let you out of this relationship at your will.
Remember that getting out of this relationship is not so easy. He will not allow the resource victim to get out of his control. He will not allow his ego to be damaged.
They will pull you back in every way, they will try to make you part of his retinue. Or they will simply return it, so that later they can harshly throw it in retaliation.
2) Evaluate what is happening rationally, do not let emotions take over
Psychopaths will use various manipulations, press for pity, and put on performances with the involvement of third parties.
Your main weapon in all of this is a common sense, rational approach.
3) Distance and cessation of contact is necessary
You won’t be able to remain friends. It will not work to “cut the tail in parts.”