Start your 14-Day Free Trial to the All-Access Pass and keep the Master the Dating Stage of Relationships Course for Life as a free bonus. https://offer.personaldevelopmentschool.com/valentines-day?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=valentines-day&utm_medium=organic&utm_term=dDI_WYFEkdY&utm_content=pod-02-21-26&el=podcast The Dark Tetrad - Epstein & Huge Dating Red Flags to Spot Early. The Dark Tetrad refers to four socially harmful personality traits that can show up in dating, friendships, communities, and even positions of power: Narcissism Machiavellianism Psychopathy Sadism Episode Summary In this episode, Thais Gibson breaks down how these traits operate, how they overlap with grooming and manipulation dynamics, and most importantly, how to spot early warning signs before you learn the hard way. This isn’t about diagnosing people. It’s about pattern recognition so you can protect your boundaries, your emotional health, and your future relationships. In today’s video, you’ll learn: • What the Dark Tetrad is and why it matters in dating • How narcissistic traits present early on • The strategic manipulation behind Machiavellianism • The emotional coldness and lack of remorse tied to psychopathy • The disturbing enjoyment of others’ discomfort seen in sadism You’ll also learn how to trust your body’s signals; confusion, anxiety, walking on eggshells as early indicators that something may not be right. Awareness is empowerment. Key Takeaways ✔️The difference between personality traits and clinical diagnoses ✔️How narcissists respond to boundaries and micro-disappointments ✔️Why Machiavellian individuals treat your “no” like a problem to solve ✔️The “remorse test” for identifying psychopathic traits ✔️How sadistic tendencies can show up in dark humor, escalation, or cruelty ✔️Why chronic confusion and nervous system stress are red flags Timestamps 00:00 – The Dark Tetrad 01:14 – 1. Narcissism 01:51 – Signs of Narcissism 03:37 – 2. Machiavellianism 04:43 – Signs of Machiavellianism 07:45 – 14-Day Trial Promo 08:34 – 3. Psychopathy 09:15 – Signs of Psychopathy 12:51 – 4. Sadism 13:02 – Signs of Sadism 14:04 – Final Thoughts Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources: 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Let’s Connect on Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/

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