Brooks: Dark Triad personalities perform exceptionally well on dating apps and early dates
Arthur Brooks · Harvard Professor: THIS is the Secret to Human Wealth & Happiness | Arthur Brooks · May 21, 2024 · at 13:42
Harvard professor Arthur Brooks discusses the behavioral patterns of Dark Triad personalities (narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy) in romantic dating with host Codie Sanchez.
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“In generally speaking, dark triads, they present very favorably. They're very successful in the dating market. For example, they do unbelievably well on the apps. They do really well on early or, you know, The first and second dates. They do incredibly well because they're willing to do and say anything for you to fall in love. Why? Because then the hook is set. And once the hook is set, they're willing to exploit you.”
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