While a dark empath’s more dangerous side may be harder to spot than that of someone who possesses the traditional dark triad of personality traits, there are some key signs you can look out for.

Durvasula estimates that 4 to 5 percent of the population might qualify as “dark empaths.” Here’s how they pull off their patented Machiavellian mind-scramble—and how not to fall victim to it.

There are all types of people we come across when we’re in romantic relationships or relationships with friends or family ...