Each Zodiac sign has its ups and downs. That’s the course of life. Everyone has problems and has unique way of dealing with them.

Everyone has bad habits, but it takes courage to look into ourselves and admit them and do our best to overcome them and become better people.

Here are some common bad habits of every Zodiac sign, so you can gain a broader perspective:

Aries 

Aries is the most impulsive sign of all Zodiacs. They are also very stubborn; meaning there is no way that you can persuade them to do something you want. No – it is their way, or no way.

Because of these characteristics they get into confrontations very easily and often. They are difficult people to deal with, and they don’t play fair so you better not get into fights with this sign.

Taurus 

This sign is the most stubborn of all. They don’t like others telling them how they should be living their lives – they are sure they have it all figured out by themselves.

They believe they are born for great things and think they can achieve anything, but in reality they tend to be lazy.

Also, they are kind of materialistic because they want stability more than anything because they don’t want to worry about the future – they want to be prepared for that.

Gemini 

The most anxious people out there I bet are Gemini. They are easily bored and like trying out new things which leads them to give up on existing projects; or to abandon anything that is no longer interesting to them.

They are adventurous people, but they don’t have a direction in life which sometimes can be a cause for their anxiety and frustration.

Cancer 

Cancer is the most emotional Zodiac sign. However, often they don’t know how to deal with their intense emotions; so they may become needy, clingy, and extremely sensitive about anything other people do or say.

They tend to be very suspicious and jealous due to their pessimistic nature. They are also extremely moody; they can change more moods in one day than any other sign.

Leo 

Leo is the most egoistical and vain sign. People born under this sign think highly of themselves. They are full of confidence which can sometimes be a bad thing, since it can lead to arrogance and selfishness.

They are jealous of anyone they find appealing and successful; they cannot stand having concurrence.      

Virgo 

Virgo is the ‘perfectionist’ of the Zodiac. They like everything around them to be just perfect and nothing annoys them more than someone trying to make a change in their impeccable surrounding.

They are also judgmental people – they can’t understand those who don’t view things as they do.

Moreover, these people are brutally honest, so for some people this Virgo’s trait might be too much to handle.

Libra 

Libra is known to be the most indecisive sign. It takes a really long time for them to make a minor decision like for example, what restaurant should they go for dinner. And when they finally do decide on something – they are quick to change their mind.

They are also known as lazy people, and expect others to serve them as an escape route from their everyday routine. They tend to sometimes focus only on the appearances; forgetting to look into people’s souls and their inner beauty for these are the things they matter.  

Scorpio 

Surely, it is no easy dealing with Scorpio’s jealousy which is greater than anyone else’s. Scorpios are very possessive when it comes to their relationships with people they love.

They can be also very mysterious and secretive about their lives. They are known as ‘manipulators’ since they always can get people to do what they want.

Sagittarius 

People born under this sign are often careless and ungrateful towards other people and situations. The words ‘sorry’ and ‘thank you’ are rarely used in their vocabulary.

They are usually preoccupied with what they are doing in the present moment while ignoring everything around them. They are overly confident about all things they do in their lives.

Capricorn 

Capricorns are shy by nature and have a hard time accustoming to people they don’t now well – they prefer the company of those they’ve known for years and can be comfortable around them.

This sign is also stubborn and has a pessimistic view of the world which leads them to lose motivation quickly.

Aquarius 

This is the most extreme sign of all Zodiacs. When it comes to their mood and emotions, they are extremely unpredictable and inconsistent.

You can never know what goes in their heads and how they would react. They come often as aloof, which can be sweet, but it can be dangerous for you at the same time because you won’t stand on a safe ground with them.  

Pisces 

Pisces are ‘idealists’; meaning they want perfection and when they see something they don’t like about a person – it’s a deal breaker for them.

They are dreamers who tend to escape from the reality in their fantasies while also removing themselves from their responsibilities.

They also have a dose of laziness and pessimism in them.

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There are many forms of psychological manipulation that psychopaths’ use. All forms of psychological abuse are tricky to detect, but in this article I will be talking about one in particular – gaslighting.

Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that is very difficult to detect. The scary part is that no one is immune to this form of manipulation, regardless of how intelligent a person is.

The tricky part with this type of manipulation is that the psychopath start abusing you slowly, one small step at a time, making it impossible for you to notice that you’re being manipulated.

Another disturbing fact is that most of the time psychopaths use this to manipulate their loved ones. Indeed, humans have a tendency to believe in the people they love completely, which is only making things easier for the manipulators.

First, let us see what is gaslighting. Simply put, gaslighting is giving false information to someone and insisting it’s true. Doing so, the manipulator has the intention to create false sense in the other person of what is the truth and what is not.

The goal is to make someone believe that they are always wrong and that you are right. Ultimately, the manipulator wants you to feel false sense of guilt for all the problems you have between each other.

Slowly, manipulators start to gain the trust with simple lies and excuses. For example, they will give you an excuse why they did not came on time that is hard to believe, and they will stick with it. Eventually, they will start to lie for bigger things and more serious matters.

If you doubt whether you are a victim of gaslighting, there is a way to check. All you need to do is ask yourself three questions.  If the answers are positive than it is quite possible they you are a victim of psychological abuse.

1.Does the person you suspect makes every situation look like you created the problem? For instance, when you ask them where they were or what they were doing? Does he or she try to put the blame on you, only because they don’t want to answer the question? I will give you some examples to see if you have heard the exact phrase or some similar ones.

“I told you not to wait for me because I have a staff meeting. You never listen to what I say, do you? You don’t care what I have to say! It is your fault you did not hear me!”

“You are always asking me if there is something going on, you are really annoying!”

“I was so tired and felt asleep, that is why I never called. I can’t believe that you are mad over this! I just needed a rest! Can’t I do that anymore?”

2. Is someone trying to make you feel insecure by telling you that you are too emotional or naïve, and that you are dramatizing too much? For example:

“He is just a friend, he calls only because he needed help with something. Why are you so jealous?”

“I was not out with another woman, it is your imagination. I was working all night. How could you be so jealous? You are imagining things!”

“I was not out last night, why don’t you trust me!? You are supposed to trust me! It hurts me that you don’t! “

3. Have you forced yourself to believe in something you know is a lie told by a loved one?

For example:

“I was not looking at her, I was just watching the sign next to her!”

“I told you I am not free on Saturday! But you never listen when I talk! I knew you didn’t pay attention!”

“I don’t know who you saw kissing that guy, all I know is that it was not me!”

If you have been in these or similar situations, and answered all three questions positive, then the chances are that you are dealing with a manipulator! It is very important that you don’t deny what you know is true, no matter how much you love them!

The best thing you can do is ask for an opinion from some family member. They will have much clearer picture from their point of view.  Don’t wait until it’s too late to accept this.

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People with antisocial personality disorder are better known as psychopaths or sociopaths to the general public, but the terms are not interchangeable. Many people, upon hearing the term “psychopath”, envision Patrick Bateman from American Psycho, and while he was indeed a psychopath, the majority of people with antisocial personality disorder live among us and carry on seemingly normal lives.  

What is antisocial personality disorder? 

Antisocial personality disorder is a mental illness which presents in long-term patterns of manipulation, lack of empathy, and disregard for the law. “Antisocial” can be considered something of a misnomer, however, since that word is more commonly associated with shyness.

According to Dr. Donald W. Black, a professor of psychiatry who has been studying antisocial personality disorder for more than 20 years, “The term arose because the disorder is anti-society. It’s [behaviour] that’s directed against society.” Studies on antisocial personality disorder are few and far between, but others like Dr. Black continue to petition for better funding for research into this still largely unknown disorder. 

The sociopath 

Sociopaths often have difficult childhoods due to poverty, abuse, or neglect. For this reason, many mental health professionals tend to consider sociopathy to have an environmental factor in its inception.

Sociopaths tend to be hot-headed and impulsive, with little or no regard for the law or the feelings of others. That being said, however, sociopaths do form attachments to people close to them and will avoid hurting them, or will feel remorse after causing them pain. They do not feel empathy toward people outside of their small group of close attachments. 

The psychopath 

Psychopathy is considered a more innate form of antisocial personality disorder. Upbringing does not seem to be as much of a factor for psychopaths as it is for sociopaths.

Unlike sociopaths, psychopaths do not feel empathy, guilt, or remorse, even when causing pain to “friends” or family members. Psychopaths are cold and calculating but present themselves as charming and witty individuals. They use their charm to manipulate people into doing what they want, and for this reason, they often end up high-powered positions in their careers. 

The similarities 

Psychopaths and sociopaths aren’t completely different, hence the terms being used interchangeably. At their most basic, both are manipulative, tend to commit crimes without guilt or fear of consequences, and lack compassion for others. Both are likely to lie, cheat, and steal if it gets them what they want. Some describe both psychopaths and sociopaths as “lacking a conscience”. 

Antisocial personality disorder is a serious mental illness that strongly affects those around the person afflicted. Oftentimes the individual will not seek out treatment since they truly do not believe anything is wrong with them nor do they have any desire to change.

When treatment is sought it is usually at the request of a court after a crime has been committed. If you know someone who may have antisocial personality disorder, it is important to get the right support in dealing with the situation.

A private therapist in London could mean the difference between being a victim and handling the situation appropriately. 

Further suggested reading 

While doing research for this article, I came across a very poignant piece written by a patient diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. It is a unique and insightful look into the mind of a sociopath and is well worth a read: Confessions of a Sociopath by M. E. Thomas .

This personal trait might be the reason why people feel intimidated in front of you

Very often, our personality is just a reflection of events that we went through in our lifetime. Privately, we often don’t know how tough we are until we are forced to face a difficult situation, and only then we see our real strength.

Strong personality is a good thing and all of us should have it, but sometimes that can cause fear in others. In many cases, people who have strong personality are intimidating to other people. Most of the time it is not their intention to intimidate others, but it is a result of their tough attitude.

Intimidation can have different meaning for different people, but there are some things that can contribute to it.  

These are 5 things that make a personality look intimidating:

1.Intellectual conversations

People who have a strong personality have difficulty just to chit-chat. Most of the time they will consider it a waste of time. When this person is involved in a conversation, they want it to be intellectual, and it is really hard to accommodate their standards. They want someone who is curious about the world, someone who’s not limited.

They will not hide this side of their personality. Strong minded people might even go far and tell you that you are wasting their time. They are very pragmatic, and they will talk only if the conversation is in their interest. For some people this might be intimidating and rough.

2. Luck follows the brave and hardworking

Often, strong characters are also very successful and when it comes to success, people with strong personality have one motto: Work hard and never let an opportunity go by. They instantly recognize an opportunity and they go for it without hesitation, regardless what others might think or feel about it. It might seem selfish but this is their recipe for success. In many cases, strong minded people are obsessed with success and they will not stop until they have it. This could easily become intimidating for the people around them.

3. You get annoyed with some people

In general, people with strong personality are well educated and well informed. They are well aware of anything that happens in their surroundings, and they spend lots of time exploring the world around them.

This type of people have high self-confidence and get annoyed easily. Therefore they will not tolerate a small talk with someone who’s ignorant, fake and judgmental. It might seem rude but people with strong personality will try to avoid people that they consider unworthy.

4. Not interested in drawing attention

While many people feel good when they have attention drawn to them, people with strong personality don’t really care about it. They will not try to get attention from others in any way, good or bad. They simply don’t feel the need for it.

Actually, all they want to do is to do a good job and succeed. They might seem rude to attention lovers as they might show disrespect for them. From their point of view, people who are asking for attention are people who have no self-confidence and have weak personality.

5. They are not interested in apologizes

You will never hear an excuse from a person with strong personality. They are very pragmatic and ethical when working, they know that life is not perfect and they accept that easily. When there is a problem they make an effort to solve it, instead of coming up with an excuse.

Their mindset doesn’t allow them to tolerate people who are always complaining and finding excuses for their failures.  They just don’t respect whining, and they aren’t afraid to criticize it.

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