What Kind of People Do Sociopaths Like?

From my own experience and observations, sociopaths tend to find certain types of people more appealing. Here are the traits that sociopaths typically find attractive in their social interactions:

What I like in People

Easygoing: People who are relaxed and adaptable. Listener: Individuals who are willing to listen and not interrupt. Accepting: Folks who are easy to talk to and non-judgmental. Gullible: Those who are naive and can be easily persuaded. Naive: Innocent individuals who often believe what others tell them. Non-sensitive: People who don't react strongly to situations or emotions. Similar interests: Individuals who share common hobbies and interests. Calm: Peaceful and composed individuals. Polite: Courteous and respectful people. Open-minded: Those who are willing to consider new ideas and perspectives.

According to me, sociopaths prefer people who:

Are useful: Individuals who can help them. Are trustworthy: Reliable and dependable people. Are intelligent: Smart and logical individuals. Are not too sensitive: People who don't react overly emotionally during discussions. Can have a calm discussion: Those who can engage in a peaceful and rational conversation. Are interesting: Persons who spark curiosity and generate excitement. Are countable on: Dependable individuals who can be relied upon.

What Sociopaths Avoid

Here are the types of people that sociopaths tend to avoid:

Too expressive: People who display excessive emotion and engage in physical intimacy. People who get touchy-feely: Individuals who are overly affectionate and communal in a way that makes them uncomfortable. People who are loud: Excessively talkative individuals who dominate conversations and make noise. People who show off: Those who demonstrate their superiority or achievements in every conversation. People who try to be the center of attention: Those who constantly draw the attention away from others to themselves. People who do small talk: Casual and superficial conversation starters. People who are too sentimental: Those who are overly emotional and appear weak.

In general, sociopaths prefer people who are interesting, useful, or entertaining at that specific moment in time.

Psychological Perspective

From a psychological standpoint, sociopaths do not have a clear preference for or against people. They are generally unemotional and maintain a neutral stance in social interactions. They do not bond with others on an emotional level and can easily move on from relationships without feeling significant impact.

Sociopaths have a general disregard for other people's feelings and emotions. Although they might enjoy the company of others, they do not experience a deep emotional connection or attachment to them.

Interestingly, according to the movie "Girl, Interrupted," sociopaths may be particularly fond of people with borderline personality disorder. However, this insight is not supported by medical journals and should be taken with a grain of salt.

Sociopaths are drawn to people who exhibit traits that confirm their delusions and obsessions. These individuals can often feed into their psychological needs or confirm their belief systems.