Surviving the Female Psychopath

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Ferreting Out a Female Co-Worker Psychopath

Winifred Rule on March 6, 2023

Much has been written about the psychopathic boss, but what about your co-worker—the person at the next desk, not the one in the corner office? What can you do?

Much has been written about the psychopathic boss, but what about your co-worker—the person at the next desk, not the one in the corner office? What can you do?

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How Psychopaths Gain Your Confidence

Winifred Rule on February 6, 2023

According to psychopathy researchers, the psychopath penetrates a victim’s vulnerability by projecting four “messages.” Knowing these messages may help prevent becoming a victim.

According to psychopathy researchers, the psychopath penetrates a victim’s vulnerability by projecting four “messages.” Knowing these messages may help prevent becoming a victim.

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Is "Successful Psychopath" an Oxymoron?

Winifred Rule on January 10, 2023

The “successful psychopath” has become a trendy phrase, but it's impossible for a psychopath to be successful because of impairments in multiple domains.

The “successful psychopath” has become a trendy phrase, but it's impossible for a psychopath to be successful because of impairments in multiple domains.

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Focusing on the Victim of the Psychopath

Winifred Rule on December 1, 2022

Victimization by psychopaths often goes undetected. Serious psychological and emotional abuse is easily and often overlooked, especially true for psychopathic caregivers. 

Victimization by psychopaths often goes undetected. Serious psychological and emotional abuse is easily and often overlooked, especially true for psychopathic caregivers. 

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The Link Between Malignant Hysteria and Female Psychopathy

Winifred Rule on November 7, 2022

Female psychopaths typically display malignant hysteria which drives their behaviors ... aggressiveness, attention seeking, promiscuity, hyper- emotionality and more.

Female psychopaths typically display malignant hysteria which drives their behaviors ... aggressiveness, attention seeking, promiscuity, hyper- emotionality and more.

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The Rebellion of the Psychopath

Winifred Rule on October 3, 2022

The psychopath's rebellion often begins very early in life and may be seen in opposing parental authority.

The psychopath's rebellion often begins very early in life and may be seen in opposing parental authority.

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The Psychopathic Sadist—Murderers and Everyday Evildoers

Winifred Rule on August 29, 2022

Devaluation, taunting, and mocking displayed by murderous sadistic psychopaths has parallels with thrill-seeking schadenfreude—getting pleasure from others' misfortune.

Devaluation, taunting, and mocking displayed by murderous sadistic psychopaths has parallels with thrill-seeking schadenfreude—getting pleasure from others' misfortune.

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Why the Female Psychopath Laughs

Winifred Rule on August 4, 2022

The female psychopath can be disarmingly witty, full of jokes and exciting conversation. Her laughter is calculated to turn on her charms, superficial, yet captivating.

The female psychopath can be disarmingly witty, full of jokes and exciting conversation. Her laughter is calculated to turn on her charms, superficial, yet captivating.

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Are Psychopaths Truly Reptilian?

Winifred Rule on July 7, 2022

Psychopaths are often said to be akin to reptiles, but how so and why? 

Psychopaths are often said to be akin to reptiles, but how so and why? 

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Does Psychopathy Begin With Us?

Winifred Rule on June 6, 2022

According to some psychopathy researchers, psychopathy is on the rise. Can we, each of us, be contributors to psychopathy? Our behaviors may suggest the answer.

According to some psychopathy researchers, psychopathy is on the rise. Can we, each of us, be contributors to psychopathy? Our behaviors may suggest the answer.

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Can a Gene for Psychopathy Be in Your Family?

Winifred Rule on April 26, 2022

Some studies suggest that psychopathic traits begin at an early age and they are partly heritable and evident in childhood.

Some studies suggest that psychopathic traits begin at an early age and they are partly heritable and evident in childhood.

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The First-Ever Psychopath Trial Was for a Woman in 1884

Winifred Rule on April 5, 2022

An enduring misconception about psychopathy is that only males can be psychopaths. However, the first time the word "psychopath" was used in court was for a woman.

An enduring misconception about psychopathy is that only males can be psychopaths. However, the first time the word "psychopath" was used in court was for a woman.

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Female Psychopaths Use "Enablers" to Help Them Victimize Others

Winifred Rule on March 2, 2022

The female psychopath often depends on a network of groomed "enablers" to exploit victims and avoid blame. How can you protect yourself?

The female psychopath often depends on a network of groomed "enablers" to exploit victims and avoid blame. How can you protect yourself?

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What to Expect if You Fall in Love With a Female Psychopath

Winifred Rule on February 7, 2022

Why would Cupid shoot a lead arrow that forces its target to flee from his or her lover?  Perhaps it is to protect against heartless victimization by a female psychopath.

Why would Cupid shoot a lead arrow that forces its target to flee from his or her lover?  Perhaps it is to protect against heartless victimization by a female psychopath.

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The Female Psychopath’s Use of Devaluation

Winifred Rule on January 18, 2022

The female psychopath’s interaction with others is a paradox. She needs them, and will shower them with exuberant affection, but she gets pleasure when she devalues them. Why?

The female psychopath’s interaction with others is a paradox. She needs them, and will shower them with exuberant affection, but she gets pleasure when she devalues them. Why?

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Seeking Inner Peace to Counter Difficult Circumstances

Winifred Rule on December 14, 2021

How do we emotionally  survive a toxic relationship, especially if escape is not an option, as will often be the case for children with a psychopathic mother, father or sibling?

How do we emotionally  survive a toxic relationship, especially if escape is not an option, as will often be the case for children with a psychopathic mother, father or sibling?

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Growing Up with a Psychopathic Mother is No Fairy Tale

Winifred Rule on November 15, 2021

Once upon a time there was Little Snow-White and her stepmother, the queen. If we had paid close attention, we might have caught our first glimpse of a female psychopath.

Once upon a time there was Little Snow-White and her stepmother, the queen. If we had paid close attention, we might have caught our first glimpse of a female psychopath.

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Understanding the Mind of a Female Psychopath

Winifred Rule on October 29, 2021

Psychopaths fascinate and frighten us, particularly female psychopaths, because many believe a female cannot be a psychopath. What do they think and feel?

Psychopaths fascinate and frighten us, particularly female psychopaths, because many believe a female cannot be a psychopath. What do they think and feel?

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The Emotional Torment Caused by a Psychopathic Mother

Winifred Rule on October 5, 2021

One of the first utterances for virtually every child is “mama,” a word that is packed with meaning and emotion.  But what about when “mama” is psychopathic? What then?

One of the first utterances for virtually every child is “mama,” a word that is packed with meaning and emotion.  But what about when “mama” is psychopathic? What then?

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Is the Woman Sitting Across from You a Psychopath?

Winifred Rule on September 9, 2021

It is easy to be fooled and swept away by the charm and manipulations of a female psychopath. A careful observer and listener may spot her before she does damage. Here's how.

It is easy to be fooled and swept away by the charm and manipulations of a female psychopath. A careful observer and listener may spot her before she does damage. Here's how.