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butterfly14
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Post subject: Fued with Sister
 Posted: Jun 25, 2010 - 10:06 PM
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Hey All,
My sister and I have never really seen eye to eye. We are like chalk and cheese but normally we are able to have a relationship where we talk. Two months ago we stopped talking and havent been able to resolve it. Is this normal? like the not getting along with your sister thing? The reason we dont get along is because she's a pathologic liar and a manipulator. |
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smackie9
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Posted: Jun 26, 2010 - 05:42 PM
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There are different types of liars, compulsive/ pathological liar or a sociopath.
A sociopath is typically defined as someone who lies incessantly to get their way and does so with little concern for others. A sociopath is often goal-oriented (i.e., lying is focused - it is done to get one's way). Sociopaths have little regard or respect for the rights and feelings of others. Sociopaths are often charming and charismatic, but they use their talented social skills in manipulative and self-centered ways. Con artists fall into this catagory.
Compulsive/pathological also known by psychologist as Pseudologia fantastica,
* Lies when it is very easy to tell the truth.
* Lies to get sympathy, to look better, to save their butt, etc.
* Fools people at first but once they get to know him, no one believes anything they ever say.
* May have a personality disorder.
* Extremely manipulative.
* Has been caught in lies repeatedly.
* Never fesses up to the lies.
* Is a legend in their own mind.
This usually stems from childhood. Parents will look at as immaturity. But it is an actual habitual disorder. It's no different than people who eat odd things like chalk. She does it to deal with stressful situations and it comforts her. Weird huh.
I'm sure you have confronted this behaviour to your sister many times which results in denial. The only thing you can do is suggest to her to seek professional help. |
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