1. Narcissism 2. Machiavellianism 3. Psychopathy 4. Lack of empathy 5. Manipulativeness 6. Deceitfulness 7. Grandiosity 8. Callousness 9. Impulsivity 10. Exploitativeness Questions: What are the big five traits of the dark triad? What is the dark triad personality attractiveness? How to identify dark triad personality? What cluster of traits does the Dark Triad describe? What are the vulnerable Dark Triad traits? How do you treat the Dark Triad personality? The dark triad personality refers to three negative personality traits, which all share malevolent features: Narcissism (entitled self-importance),Machiavellianism (strategic exploitation and deceit), Subclinical psychopathy (callousness and cynicism) - Reference: Simply Psychology • Narcissism is characterized by grandiosity, pride and ego. • Machiavellianism is characterized by a lack of empathy, manipulation and an indifference to morality • Psychopathy is characterized by impulsivity, callousness, and a lack of remorse. Much of these traits exist in a person’s ability and willingness to exploit, manipulate and utilize the perceived weaknesses of others in a bid to gain status, wealth, control and any other form of advancement. In the context of intimate relationships, the ultimate goal for a person with the dark triad personality, is control and dominance. The means to which someone is willing to go to gain control over another dictates not only the direction of the connection, but also the subsequent inner work needed to be done by both parties. What are some indicators that you or your partner may possess dark triad traits and what does this indicate about your relationships?