A man diagnosed as a psychopath is speaking out to challenge public misconceptions about his condition, revealing the specific emotions he is incapable of feeling and the conscious 'game' he plays to fit in.
The Reality of a Psychopath's Emotions
Loïc de Marie, a Belgian man diagnosed with anti-social personality disorder (ASPD), shared his experiences in an interview with the DEEP YouTube channel on 07 November 2025. He clarified that the common belief that psychopaths feel no emotion is inaccurate. Instead, he described experiencing shallow 'proto-emotions' that lack the depth felt by others.
"We feel emotions but it is shallow emotions like proto-emotions not at the same depth as you," Loïc stated. "I can feel frustration, anger, joy. I can laugh a lot." However, he was explicit about the four profound emotions he has never experienced: guilt, regret, remorse, and empathy.
"Never any guilt. No matter what I've done, never," he said. "I don't regret anything. I'm going to live once and I'm going to do it for myself."
Playing the Social Game
Loïc explained that his different emotional framework requires him to consciously perform in social situations. He described this as playing a "game" learned through careful observation of others.
"When you think like me, you think that everyone around you feels the same way as you," he remarked. "We know that we are different. That is why we act this way, we play the game; we learn through observation — if you need something from someone, you need to play that game."
This strategic approach extends to his public life. Addressing past criticism of his abrasive tone in interviews, Loïc was dismissive. "I don't give a s*** about what people think about me. I don't need to be loved, I need to do what I have to do," he asserted, stating his primary goal is to educate people about psychopathy.
Psychopathy vs. Sociopathy
In a key distinction, Loïc clarified the difference between his condition, psychopathy, and sociopathy. He explained that while sociopaths can feel remorse and empathy, a psychopath lacks this ability entirely.
"Sociopaths can feel remorse or empathy; a psychopath does not have the ability," he remarked. He further defined psychopathy as a condition looking at "actions without regard to emotions," whereas sociopathy is a behavioural aspect. He claimed that unlike ASPD, sociopathy is not considered a psychiatric problem, a view he says doctors support.
His final words on the subject were stark: "I never felt remorse; I've never felt bad for what I've done, no matter what I've done."
