The blackest of blackguards." A writer for Inside Soap magazine warned that "soap psychos" are often overly keen on their partners, keep them separated from their families, have strange things hidden in secret rooms, will attempt to kill their partner's ex-partner, and are fond of fire or high places and named a number of characters from EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street who have behaved in such ways.
A writer for Inside Soap magazine warned that individuals known as "soap psychos" often become overly attached to their partners, try to keep them away from family members, hide secrets in hidden rooms, and engage in violent or suicidal tendencies. The article cited several characters from popular British soap operas who have exhibited similar behavior.