Sociopath traits that are surprisingly common IRL

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Lack of conscience and guilt: They feel zero remorse even if their actions cause others pain. They rationalize it by saying, 'It’s their own fault for being weak.' Lack of empathy: They can pretend to understand others' feelings, but they don't actually feel or empathize for real. Instrumental relationships: They treat people as tools. When someone is useful, they wrap themselves in a charming persona to get close and maintain that relationship. They target people who are less skilled or too kind to speak up, then act like they're 'teaching' or 'scolding' them in front of others just to show off and make themselves look superior.

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Pathological lying: They lie habitually for their own benefit or just for fun. Even when caught, they don't get flustered; they just cover it up with another lie. Superficial charm and eloquence: They make great first impressions and are very well-spoken. They have a certain charisma that draws people in. Great manipulation skills (Gaslighting): They skillfully mess with people's heads to dominate them. They're pros at gaslighting, making the other person doubt their own reality. Issues with emotional regulation: They usually seem calm, but if things don't go their way, they instantly snap and get aggressive or blow up in anger. Shifting blame: They *never* admit their mistakes. Every problem is either the situation's fault or someone else's fault. Disregard for social norms: They don't care about laws or social rules and have little fear of criminal behavior. The thin line between a psychopath and a sociopath is that a psychopath is more of a poker face emotionally but is an overt villain once they act. A sociopath lives behind a mask of charm, then stabs you in the back in a petty way and follows up with gaslighting so hard you end up thinking, 'Wait, did I do something wrong?'