Warning: This series is going to trigger bloops and reds alike. I figure it's best you know that right out before you read it.

I am going to start my series of the Dark Triad personality types. Machiavellian personality types get a bad rep for a couple of different reasons. The biggest issue is the morality of decisions or actions used to achieve your goals. The second problem is people get boiled down to what they have to offer, not who they are. The other part that people generally dislike is the lack of empathy. Many others have covered this in-depth so I am going to write it as examples vs theory.

Deceit in Relationships

When you think about it, why do you ever need to tell the truth outside of the legal system? TRP members use this every single day and is almost institutionalized manipulation. We make our judgement that it is not harmful to either person because both persons agree with the end result. There is nothing wrong with this and as we shall soon read, bloopers also engage in the behavior but to an end that is not agreeable. You can lie to another person or mislead information to gain a result.

Examples

Girl is Obese.

You could be honest and upfront with your girl and tell her that she is fat and unattractive. She deserves to be told by the person she loves most in the world that her health is at risk. She also should be told that you only find rolls desirable when they are on the dinner table. Fact is, only a few subsets of men find a busted can of biscuits attractive and you can find them at your local fair grounds. You already know how that conversation and possibly relationship is going to end. It should be noted that some men do get results with this tactic, so your mileage may vary.

The other way to actually get a result is never telling her she is obese. When she asks (oh, she will) when she looks fat in those pants you probably shouldn't answer back "it's not the pants". You could instead over time start going to the gym, changing your diet at home, and achieving results with your own body. You rub her hips, ass, and she will start notice all on her own that she is on the losing end of the attraction game. Casually mention events at the gym and new classes and see if there is any interest in going. Never pushing the issue. When and if she starts mirroring your diet and gym habits and becoming more attractive. You wouldn't have said you manipulated her would you? You did, and you hamstered that you are not a manipulator.

Why is it then that one way worked and was considered immoral, when the other way destroyed the relationship?

Sexy Times

You approach a woman in the bar who you find attractive. You project confidence, attractiveness, and begin a conversation with her. Imagine telling her all the good AND the bad things about you. You probably should mention up front that you have a three inch micropenis, one testicle, poor credit, and a debilitating health issue. Her panties are going to moisten right up and she will decide that your personality is so much more important than your health status.

Doubtful, you are probably not going to mention any of those things to her. In fact, you would probably lie about them if she asks directly. Instead you run your PUA game and manipulate her into getting sex. Women in fact use sex as a manipulative tool as well and more often than men. The post-wall woman is ready to settle down and provides sex to keep the BB around. The blowjob to convince you to buy that new washing machine with the steam option was not manipulation.

Getting a career

Most people in the work force have a pretty decent and truthful resume. They write down their qualities, job skills, past employment history. Then embellish a little bit, not outright lying, just gussying it up. They get the interview and answer the questions truthfully but don't offer up their bad qualities. Maybe or maybe not get the job. There are plenty more jobs out there.

Why not lie about your resume completely? Put down jobs you never worked at with skills you know how to do but no one would hire you for lack of experience. For each job have a friend pretend to the be the HR person and provide the employer that phone number to check. Many people work for small companies who may not be in business anymore! You can't check a job that is closed down but you can still provide your old supervisor's phone number. Show up the interview prepared for the job duty questions and just tell them what they want to hear. As long as you show up to work and actually know how to do what the job requires. There will never be an issue if you are just a little out of practice or green as long as you can complete the work. You won't be able to do that with a college degree, people can check for free. You can fudge your GPA, as that is not provided through a FERPA request.

Cynicism

Cynicism simply put is they believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest. In other words, they look out for themselves. You can trust me when I say that people are inherently evil and by extension selfish. Therefore, you could be as well and use people’s own selfishness to get what you want in life. People with a healthy dose of cynicism already look at social interactions and life events for what they are. Not as they want them to be. Did you really think marriage was a good thing to benefit you personally? Is that job actually hiring you because you fit the role? Does the 32 year old single mom sleep with your fat ass because you are great in bed? Nope. Marriage is to benefit the woman. Your job needs you only to make money. That woman needs a provider. However, to the non-cynic. Marriage makes strong families. Your job likes your work and personality. The single mom likes your sense of humor and Kleenex box color choices.

Morality

Morals are standards of behavior and belief by society. Who really gets to decide what is moral? You do. You get to decide if your actions are moral or not. The morals of your actions should be dictated by your results. As long as there is not a law against it, it’s moral. There it is in black and white.

  • Telling the truth, only when it benefits you.
  • Don't Gossip, just use it to spread discontent against an enemy.
  • Respect others, who have something to offer you.
  • Integrity, you will be the only person with integrity in the room.
  • Seek justice, especially when it will get you that promotion over the guy who was caught breaking the rules.
  • Serve others, but only when they are giving something back.
  • Be charitable, because people need to see your “good side”.

Conclusion

Life can be what you make of it as long as you are willing to selfishly pursue your goals. Look out only for you and yours. Willing to do what is necessary to win.