一部電影教育我們認識真實的 Narcissist

The Missing Mistress 2025- 是一部根據真實故事拍的電影：Tom is not only a narcissist, he is a textbook Dark Triad. The “Dark Triad” refers to three personality traits that share a common core of coldness, manipulation, and a lack of empathy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI4jw81fpJw

Based on the murder of Anne Marie Fahey by Thomas Capano, who was convicted of first-degree murder and admitted to dumping her body in the Atlantic Ocean after she was killed.

Victim: Anne Marie Fahey, the scheduling secretary for Delaware's governor.

Killer: Thomas Capano, a prominent Delaware lawyer.

Crime: Fahey was killed in 1996 after she tried to end their affair. Capano admitted to dumping her body in the Atlantic Ocean but initially denied killing her. Conviction: In January 1999, Capano was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. His death sentence was later changed to life in prison without parole on appeal.

There is a documentary of the case on YouTube.

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正如留言：

This was a great movie . I wonder why most of the end of 90s and begging of 2000 movies ( the great ones) had shed lights on narcissism and psychopaths and their ability to control empaths, and since in 2020 and up a lot are talking about narcissism. So this means that this issue is an ongoing social illness spreading in society.

If you focus what type of relationship each the narcissist ( Tom Copano) has with his mother and how his mother treated him, he was raised as a golden child, and the other two brothers were the neglected ones, so this is how narcissist is raised.

And from the other side the empath ( Annmarie) her relationship with her father after her mother’s death shaped her personality to be a perfect victim for Tom.

This dynamic between narcissist and the empath no one can see it only the one who crosses to the other side of the river.“

 

 

[NewLeaf2021]

回複 '一個沒有驚豔的老樹' 的評論 :

haha, Wrong question. Why not ?

[一個沒有驚豔的老樹]

why do you like to write about this topic?

[NewLeaf2021]

In the deep, resonant tones you prefer:

**The “Dark Triad”** refers to three personality traits that share a common core of **coldness, manipulation, and a lack of empathy**. They aren’t clinical diagnoses, but psychological constructs used to understand certain socially harmful or exploitative behaviors.

### **1. Narcissism**

A pattern of grandiosity, entitlement, superiority, and a constant need for admiration.

* *“I deserve more than others.”*
* Often charming at first, but fragile underneath.

### **2. Machiavellianism**

A strategic, calculating mindset focused on manipulation and self-interest.

* Emotionally detached, pragmatic, willing to bend rules.
* *“The ends justify the means.”*

### **3. Psychopathy**

Low empathy, impulsivity, thrill-seeking, and a shallow emotional life.

* Can be calm under pressure, but also reckless.
* *“I feel nothing, so consequences don’t matter.”*

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### **The Common Thread**

People high in these traits often:

* use others as tools,
* show little remorse,
* prioritize personal gain,
* display charm without warmth.

In everyday life, most people show these traits only mildly. True “high-Dark-Triad” personalities are rare—but unforgettable when encountered.