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Are You Dating a Psychopath?

Published on July 7, 2008

Do you know someone who is a psychopath? You may. One in every one hundred people meets the diagnostic criteria. They are not the serial killers from whom you hide under your seat at the movies. Those types are exceptionally rare. Most psychopaths look just like the rest of us. In fact, they are often considered quite attractive by the opposite sex. How are psychopaths different from other annoying people? They have no conscience. Their emotions are shallow and egocentric. Other human beings are simply props for their performance. Where will you find a psychopath? Anywhere. You are apt to find a psychopath in a boardroom, pool hall, college classroom, prison, operating room, or pulpit on Sunday morning. They adapt well, considering their emotional limitations, and they can be found in all socioeconomic and educational levels.

Below are the behaviors of a psychopath. Do they fit someone you know? Select YES or NO answers and see results.

1. Shows inconsistencies between expressed emotions and body language.

2. Tells numerous lies—which are denied.

3. Appears bigger than life and has a charismatic personality.

4. Has a spotty employment history.

5. Says things that are cold and callous, and then says, "I was just kidding . . ." (probably after seeing your reaction).

6. Acts remorseless in circumstances that normally require an apology.

7. Is irresponsible about paying bills.

8. Talks about impressive, unrealistic plans for the future.

9. Enjoys risk and danger.

10. Frequently blames others for mistakes.

11. Expects much more from relationships than others are willing to give in return (materially and emotionally).

12. Is secretive about the past.

13. Refuses to answer e-mails or says very little in writing (having learned that e-mails can later be used against one).

14. Repeatedly cheats in relationships for excitement and the challenge.

15. secretive about career and source of income (understandable if you are working for the CIA - which, by the way, does not exclude one from being a psychopath).

16. Is described by others as laid back, cool, unruffled, an android.

17. Has a rap sheet (has been arrested).

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