Dark Empath

What Is a Dark Empath?

A dark empath is a person with a greater ability to connect with others at the emotional level. However, they can use your emotions to manipulate you. Althoughdark empaths and narcists are usually thought to be one, I highly debunk that.Dark empaths have dark triad traits (think: Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and narcissism. For this reason, they are more dangerous than narcists.

Common traits

A dark empath

  • Understands how you feel but can use your feelings to manipulate you
  • Will want the relationship to run according to their needs and wants
  • Has low-self worth
  • is sarcastic and has a dark sense of humor
  • keeps emotional distance in romantic relationships
Anastasia Filipenko

Anastasia Filipenko is a health and wellness psychologist, dermatolist and a freelance writer. She frequently covers beauty and skincare, food trends and nutrition, health and fitness and relationships. When she's not trying out new skincare products, you'll find her taking a cycling class, doing yoga, reading in the park, or trying a new recipe.

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