Test Result
Low/Average Dark Triad (The Balanced Profile)
“You approach life with a balance of empathy and healthy self-interest, valuing connection and cooperation over manipulation.”
Your overall pattern: Balanced / Light Triad Tendencies
Your results indicate that you score Low to Average across the Dark Triad traits. This suggests you possess a generally "Light" or balanced personality structure. You likely view other people as fellow travelers to be respected, rather than objects to be used or competitors to be defeated.
While you may have occasional moments of selfishness or strategy (as all humans do), your default setting is likely cooperative and empathetic. You value honesty, you feel guilt when you hurt others, and you don't need to be the center of attention to feel worthy.
"You find strength in connection, not control. You build bridges, not walls."
Typical behaviors
- Authentic Interaction: You tend to say what you mean. You value transparency and trust.
- Empathy: When others are hurting, you feel it. You are motivated to help, even if there is no direct benefit to you.
- Safety in Norms: You generally respect social rules because you understand they keep the community functioning.
Strengths in this pattern
- Deep Relationships: Your ability to be vulnerable and honest allows you to form deep, lasting bonds with others.
- Sustainability: Your life is likely stable. You don't have to constantly look over your shoulder to see if a lie has been exposed.
Common pitfalls
The risk of being "Too Nice"
- Being Exploited: Because you don't think like a manipulator, you may not spot one coming. You might project your own good nature onto people who don't share it.
- Conflict Avoidance: You might swallow your own needs to keep the peace, leading to resentment later.
"Reflection point: Kindness without boundaries is self-destruction. Are you protecting your own light?"
What you can do next
Small actions you can start today
- Spot the dark traits: Educate yourself on the signs of manipulation (Gaslighting, Triangulation) so you can protect your good nature.
- Practice Saying No: Set a boundary this week. It doesn't make you "mean"; it makes you safe.
Longer-term directions
- Protective Leadership: Use your empathy to protect those who cannot protect themselves. Be the "Good Shepherd" who can spot the wolf because you are wise, not naive.
Disclaimer and when to seek help
This test describes personality patterns for educational purposes only. It is not a clinical diagnosis. If you feel you are constantly being taken advantage of or struggle to assert your needs, counseling can help you build stronger boundaries.