Machiavellians

The Dark Triad (Narcissists, Psychopaths, & Machiavellians) use unique combinations of breakup strategies when ending romantic relationships, new study (N=722) finds. For instance, narcissists using open confrontation, whereas psychopaths use manipulation, cost escalation, and distant communication.

New research investigates how Narcissists, Psychopaths, and Machiavellians break up: For instance, psychopaths appear to use more manipulation, cost escalation, and distant communication. Narcissists used mainly open confrontation.

A recent study shows psychopathy and Machiavellianism, but not narcissism, influence perceptions of infidelity. For instance, Machiavellians don't usually consider fantasizing as infidelity, and psychopaths don't tend to view sexual acts as infidelity.