In this world, there are two things you shouldn’t stare at: the sun and people’s hearts.

As the saying goes, “It’s hard to depict the bones under a tiger’s skin, and it’s hard to understand a person’s heart just by looking at their face.” Even though we can’t meet all the kind-hearted people, we definitely don’t want to meet anyone with bad intentions.

When we open up to someone wholeheartedly, it might lead to a lifelong friendship, or it might bring us a lifelong lesson.

Many times, we can’t help but wonder, “What do people with bad intentions look like? How can we avoid being bullied by them?”

People often say, “A person’s appearance reflects their inner self,” meaning a person’s character is determined by their heart.

Therefore, people with bad intentions usually show these obvious characteristics, so it’s better to keep your distance when you encounter them.

Always Shift Blame

I used to have a colleague who always thought he was the best, better than everyone else, and that he never made mistakes at work.

Whenever he was questioned by the boss about a mistake, he would come up with many excuses and always shift the blame to other colleagues.

After a while, his colleagues realized he had bad intentions and didn’t want to work with him anymore. His reputation in the company kept getting worse.

People with bad intentions are usually like this; even if they make a mistake, they won’t admit it.

They will always blame others when people are around, and find many optimistic reasons when they are alone.

It’s dangerous to be around such people; you might end up being framed one day. To avoid getting hurt, it’s better to keep your distance from them early.

Hypocritical Behavior

As the saying goes, “All that glitters is not gold,” some people appear kind and sincere on the surface but are actually hypocrites.

I had a friend named Sarah who was like this. When we were together, she always said nice things, and we felt our relationship was good.

Until one day, another friend told us that Sarah would badmouth us when she was with others, saying unpleasant things.

That’s when we realized she was a hypocrite. We cut off contact with her, and we never spoke again.

When you find out that your friend is badmouthing and hurting you in front of others, don’t make excuses for her. Such behavior shows her bad intentions.

When you encounter such a person, the best thing to do is to keep your distance early.

Envy

People with bad intentions often feel envious, even among good friends.

Lisa and Emma were once good friends who used to hang out together on weekends.

Later, Lisa started dating a tall, handsome guy who was very caring towards her. Whenever Emma saw them being affectionate in front of her, she smiled but deep down, she was jealous.

The more she saw Lisa happy, the more envious she felt. When Lisa wasn’t around, Emma would say strange things to her boyfriend, trying to ruin their relationship.

For any relationship to thrive, mutual sincerity is essential. Without sincerity, relationships can collapse instantly when something goes wrong.

Having an envious person around is like having a ticking time bomb. You never know when they will explode. The best thing to do is to stay away from them early.

Focus Solely on Benefits

Hobbes once said, “Benefits are not some other things; they are simply what each of us considers necessary for happiness.”

It’s fine to seek benefits for oneself, as it’s something we do daily.

However, some people with bad intentions only care about benefits and have no emotions.

You might have thought that you were together because you got along well and had developed feelings for each other.

But in reality, the other person might have no feelings at all. They stick around only because there are no conflicts of interest yet. Once there are benefits at stake, the relationship and any feelings will disappear. They will leave you without any hesitation and might even hurt you.

People with bad intentions focus solely on benefits. To avoid getting hurt, don’t give them a chance to harm you and leave early is the best way.

Shakespeare once said, “Honesty is the best policy.”

When interacting with others, it’s best to be honest and sincere. Genuine sincerity is the best way to get along with others.

Time reveals everything.

No matter what the relationship is, it will be tested by time.

Those who withstand the test of time are the ones truly worth keeping around.

People with bad intentions generally have these characteristics. When you encounter them, it’s best to keep your distance early.

Be a good person, don’t hurt others, and don’t give others a chance to hurt you.