13 Clear Traits of a Psychopath (Spot Them)

When caught for their immoral actions, it’s not uncommon for psychopaths to act like the victim in the situation. Regardless of the evidence, they may directly blame the victim of their actions or create a sad, tragic story that justifies their behavior. Accepting responsibility for their wrongdoing is nearly impossible for a psychopath.

Number 5: They Directly Blame Others for Their Misfortunes

Even when a psychopath isn’t caught acting wrongly but faces hardship in their lives, they often feel the need to blame others. Sometimes, things happen that are out of our control, like being laid off due to a shortage of work. Most people are initially upset and might try to blame the company, but eventually, they accept it and move on. Psychopaths, however, often continue to blame others and hold onto resentment, sometimes even acting vengefully instead of accepting it and moving forward.

Number 4: Narcissism and Superiority Complexes Are Common

Although not all narcissists are psychopaths, most psychopaths exhibit traits of narcissism. They often act superior to others, even when there is nothing to warrant their inflated ego. In the mind of a psychopath with narcissistic traits, feeling better than their peers justifies their manipulative and cold-hearted actions. They may also believe that those beneath them deserve to be scrutinized and mistreated.