I used to consider myself an empath, a "good person" but now I realize it was all an act to impress my Catholic parents, and to maintain a good image.

I found TRP three years ago now, and since then I act completely out of self interest. If I honestly answer questions, I score very high in dark triad traits. I've gotten more ass than a bus station toilet seat, but my friends and family convince me that these women are damaged, and I'll find a nice girl eventually. I have no idea if I'm "being a man" or just an asshole. IM's work on DT confuses the hell out of me. I know death row inmates have girls obsess over them. I see some similar things from girls I've had relationships with. Are all girls just drawn to these traits, or do they necessarily have a screw loose?