I feel I can benefit from self-treating using methods suggested for people with ASPD.
This is new to me Fomori, can you share some of these ideas and how they are working?
I'm constantly dissatisfied with options before me.

With the economy behaving as it is, I do not believe that people can get by without someone watching their back.
*tsk tsk* you money hungry tyrant..
To achieve my goals, I believe I'll need to use the buddy system.

Uh-huh... I know exactly what you are referring to. Do not be coy with your ole winkity winks. This is a very naughty practice Fomori. And probably the 'inevetible trip' to your master plan. Is it possible you could give this up? Is not there some part of you that is completely dissatisfied with this situation? Ever played on Wallstreet?
Also unusual according to some literature, I don't lack an interest in interaction with people. I form intense frienships, and relationships. However, some of my behaviors can put people through hell, and although I am fiercely protective, and consider my emotions toward them real, I have also hurt these people without even flinching. Not quite the hell you experienced, but I know that it is taxing to be emotionally intimate with me.
does it bother you that you are not bothered by it..

yeh, dumb question..
If I want them to stay, I need to protect them from me.
If I want to succeed, I can't 'go it alone'.
I have a two-fold motivation.
1.)If I want them to stay, I need to protect them from me.
2.)If I want to succeed, I can't 'go it alone'.
If I read this backwards it makes more sense

A two-fold motivation that always ends the same no?
Can you fathom compromise? In your want for things is there allowance for it? Are there people or things in your life that you will sacrifice
for?
One must wonder what is with the motivation? Is leaching from someone else the only way? It seems that some Sociopaths live lives like that of a prostitute. Giving a good time to ensure stability. This I think is a fair question. Help me understand. Assuming that you cannot compromise for the gain; must the people who get hurt be the ones closest to you? Isn't there a way of gaining whatever without 1.) hurting those that you care for
and/or 2.) allowing them to care for you.
What is so important that you must USE others to achieve your OWN gain? Wealth. Fame. Control. You use 'feel good' words.. Don't glam it up. Fomori, you are not protecting them from you. You are intentually deceiving them by lying and misrepresenting yourself for your own gain. That is not protection. Provide them the truth and let them decide. Possibly they will try to support you knowing the truth and the limitations. Have you ever tried? Have you ever wanted to try? Have you ever chosen to try? I must admit it doesn't sound too viable.
On a lighter note. I was just thinking of certain women with their sugar daddies. Lots of men out there who will overlook most things (and care less), even provide greatly for a hummer now-n-again.. Too bad for me. I'm too proud for handouts, and refuse to be owned.
What I want, requires making some changes in how I deal with things.
your quote, and the basis for my continued thinking on this matter.
Fomori, please note, this is not an attack. Just discussion. Reality is, this is very personal, so come out swinging if you must, or simply ignore. The fact is, I do not want to offend. But I have a desire to walk in your shoes for one day. Then I would at least understand. And that is all I want.