4 Mental Chess Games Manipulative Narcissists Play In Dating (That Empathic People Never Do)

Chess is a game that is all about strategy, and one can’t help but notice that many of the same manipulation tactics narcissists play is all about strategy and mirrors some of the same strategies used in chess. Here are four psychologically manipulative tactics narcissistic people use in dating and relationships that can be compared to “mental chess,” that empathic people never engage in, according to a researcher specializing in narcissism and psychopathy. 

8 Dark Romance Thriller Movies About Sociopaths That Will Chill Your Bones

Some of the best thriller movies have elements of dark romance embedded within – torturous love affairs turned into torment, titillating stories of betrayal, obsession, and secrecy. They also often feature sociopathic or psychopathic characters who are manipulative, conniving, and willing to do whatever it takes to meet their personal agendas. Here are the top best dark romance thriller movies featuring sociopathic characters that will chill your bones and make your heart skip a beat. 

11 Toxic Red Flags To Run From

When You Love Someone, You Tell Them When You’re Upset With Them

Bad relationships happen to the best of us. We don’t mean to get into these toxic situations, it’s just hard to see beyond the blinding lights of lust and what we mistake as love.

Stole Your Man or Woman: Mate Poaching is Related To Psychopathic Traits, Research Finds

Mate poaching or partner poaching is when someone deliberately and knowingly pursues those who are already in a committed romantic relationship. It is associated with darker personality traits. We’ve all heard the phrase, “A real man (or woman) can never be stolen.” While that may be true, that doesn’t mean partner poachers won’t try regardless of whether or not their intended target reciprocates.

Red Flags of Narcissistic Therapists: Survivors Share Their Horror Stories

Many enter the helping professions due to their empathy for others and a genuine desire to improve their lives. However, no field is exempt from narcissism and fields that grant a certain level of power and authority tend to also attract con artists that are hungry for validation, control, and access to vulnerable populations to manipulate and exploit.