I used to get upset over and armchair-diagnose sociopaths and narcissists quite a bit. I realized after a time that I feel better when I afford them sympathy. W

I used to get upset over and armchair-diagnose sociopaths and narcissists quite a bit. I realized after a time that I feel better when I afford them sympathy. We can get out of shape about how they are internally miscalibrated and how they do others harm - it's all true. But they are still valid people with something to show us, worthy of forgiveness rather than harm or revenge.