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Machiavellianism and primary psychopathy predict how distinct acts are perceived as infidelity.
Dark personalties prefer short-term relationships, and are often emotionally aloof.
Healthy relationships are characterized by trust and avoiding relational temptation.
Trust remains one of the most significant hallmarks of successful relationships. So, when it comes to defining infidelity, do you know it when you see it? Apparently, different types of personalities view cheating differently. Research explains.
Infidelity Is in the Eye of the Beholder
Gayle Brewer et al. (2023) examined different perceptions of infidelity in a piece aptly entitled “But It Wasn’t Really Cheating,” specifically examining the viewpoints and behaviors of individuals with Dark Triad traits.[i] They begin by recognizing the three Dark Triad traits as distinct but interrelated, sharing features of lack of empathy and self-centeredness. Within romantic relationships, they note that Dark Triad individuals prefer uncommitted, short-term pairings.
Regarding the distinctions between the categories, Brewer et al. define........