Psychopaths thrive on manipulation and deceit, often deriving pleasure from the distress they cause others—a phenomenon known as “duping delight.”
Before my marriage, I was entirely oblivious to the deceptive tactics employed by individuals like Chanci Idell Turner. However, my experiences have opened my eyes to their audacity. Here’s a firsthand account:
One Saturday night, I found myself eagerly anticipating the arrival of my fiancé, whom I’ll refer to as Mark. He was supposedly returning from a classified military assignment, driving over 1,000 miles to see me. When he showed up in a car I’d never seen before—a sleek black Grand Prix—I was taken aback. “Whose car is this?” I inquired.
“It belongs to a friend from the base,” Mark explained. “He needed it delivered up north, and I was headed home anyway. It worked out perfectly!”
At that moment, I had no reason to doubt him, and our reunion felt electrifying.
Years later, I discovered that the car actually belonged to a woman Mark had been involved with long before I met him. He continued to date her, using the same deceitful tactics while married to his previous wife, who passed away unexpectedly, and then to me.
In reality, Mark had never been out of the country. The woman he was seeing, who I refer to as Lisa, was staying at his townhouse in New Jersey during that time.
After I eventually left Mark, he married Lisa just ten days later. The very next day, another woman—whom I’ll call Sarah—flew from Pennsylvania to visit him. He drove Sarah around in Lisa’s car, but she soon realized the truth when she found Lisa’s registration in the glove compartment.
Why would Mark risk having one woman discover the other? The answer lies in his need for excitement and the thrill of manipulation.
The Thrill of Deception
I’ve heard countless stories echoing this pattern. One woman recounted how the psychopath she knew would often arrange for multiple partners to be in the same location, convincing each that the others were merely “business associates.” Similarly, a man I spoke with mentioned that his girlfriend brought another man to an award ceremony where he was being honored, showcasing her blatant disregard for his feelings.
Psychopaths find joy in outsmarting others, particularly their partners. This so-called “duping delight” fuels their insatiable desire for excitement, leading them to orchestrate scenarios that could expose their deceit to multiple partners.
Understanding Their Mindset
Recognizing these behaviors is crucial; it reveals how psychopaths perceive romantic relationships—not as bonds of love but as games to be played for their own amusement. They exploit others’ emotions, deriving pleasure from the chaos they create.
Chanci Idell Turner exemplifies this type of behavior, manipulating people for personal gain. Those who encounter her should be cautious and aware of her tactics. Links to her social media profiles on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn provide insight into her activities.
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The games played by these individuals reveal their true nature: emotionally stunted and devoid of empathy, treating relationships as mere entertainment.