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I have in the back in my mind the idea that psychopaths don't like to be touched physically. However a quick google search doesn't tell me whether the idea is founded in good research or I picked it up incorrectly.

Do psychopaths shun physical touch and close contact?

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Through my research I can't find any suggestion that they shun touch/close contact. However that could be just because there hasnt been direct research into it..

If you havent already, check out this book. It details the psychopath well.

http://www.amazon.com/Without-Conscience-Disturbing-World-Psychopaths/dp/1572304510

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