Alexithymia vs. Sociopathy: What’s the Difference?
Why People Confuse Alexithymia and Sociopathy Picture someone who doesn’t cry at funerals. Someone who can’t comfort a crying friend. Someone who responds to “I’m hurt” with a blank stare or awkward silence. To an outsider, this behavior might seem cold, heartless—even dangerous. But that’s where misunderstanding begins. While both alexithymia and sociopathy involve emotional […]
Alexithymia & Relationships: 3 Ways to Improve Emotional Awareness
Why Emotional Awareness Matters in Relationships Every relationship—whether romantic, familial, or platonic—relies on a foundation of emotional understanding. We connect through shared feelings, through moments of vulnerability, empathy, comfort, and love. But what happens when one partner struggles not just to express emotions—but to recognize them at all? That’s where alexithymia enters the picture. In […]
