by masquerade » Tue Jul 31, 2012 11:56 pm
I'd hardly think that,with the absence of other severe symptoms (ie extreme callousness in ALL situations, a lack of conscience in a variety of situations, and an indifference to the welfare of others in a variety of situations), that losing interest after sex would qualify you as a psychopath! Firstly, you're only eighteen, and at this age you're experimenting with sex, relationships, and what you want from life generally. At eighteen, it's natural to experiment with various expressions of identity as you discover who you are as a person.
It could be that you're having sex too soon with people who obviously aren't right for you, and on some level you realise this, hence your sudden lack of interest. I agree with the advice of circletakesquare, and that you may need to listen to what your body is telling you.
Taking time to really get to know a person before deciding to have sex with them might help you to discover the type of person that you want to be with, if you feel that you would like to meet someone with a view to settling down. If you don't feel that you're ready to settle down, then you need to be honest with yourself, and ensure that you're having protected sex. If you don't feel ready to settle down, it's very important to be totally honest with the person,to protect their feelings.
I'm a great advocate of therapy, and believe that everyone can benefit from it. Speaking to a therapist can help you to find clarity and to understand what your motives are, and enable you to be true to yourself. It sounds as if you had difficulty expressing emotions and feelings to your ex, and I wonder if this has always been difficult for you? Your earlier childhood experiences and your family life might have a bearing on this. It could be that because of past experiences you're afraid of intimacy. Therapy can help you to explore this. It's extremely unlikely that you're a psychopath as your friends suggest. If you were, you wouldn't be so concerned and worried, and you wouldn't see a need for change.