Archetype	Motivation / Intention	Behavior / Style	Nervous System Impact (Partner)	Relational Outcome / Risk
Genuine / Authentic	Real connection, transparency, growth	Consistent, honest, aligned words & actions	Oxytocin activation → trust, calm, bonding	Stability, trust, secure attachment
Exploitative / Manipulative	Self-interest, gain, control	Charm, excitement, selective truth, coercion	Dopamine spikes + cortisol → confusion, stress	Distrust, relational trauma, emotional exhaustion
Truth-Teller	Integrity, honesty	Open communication, accountability	Oxytocin pathways → trust & safety	Predictable, dependable, aligned relationships
Storyteller	Narrative control, impression management	Embellishes, omits, frames events to self-advantage	Cortisol + partial dopamine → excitement + doubt	Mixed signals, relational misalignment, erosion of trust
Honest	Sincere engagement	Transparent, congruent actions & words	Oxytocin → calm, security	Strong bonds, minimal relational stress
Dishonest	Hidden agenda, self-protection	Lies, omissions, misrepresentation	Cortisol → partner stress, hypervigilance	Betrayal, insecurity, distrust
Seeking Real Love	Desire for authentic connection	Vulnerable, consistent, emotionally attuned	Oxytocin → emotional safety	Deep attachment, trust, shared growth
Catfishing / Pretender	Manipulation, thrill, gain	False persona, selective exposure	Dopamine (charm) + cortisol (stress)	Disillusionment, emotional harm, trauma
Faking Love	Self-interest, image management	Acts affectionate, inconsistent intentions	Cortisol + dopamine spikes → confusion & excitement	Broken trust, emotional instability
Real Love	Genuine connection & mutual care	Consistent, aligned with words & values	Oxytocin → secure bonding, calm	Stability, predictability, lasting attachment
Serial Cheater	Thrill, novelty, avoidance of accountability	Repeated infidelity, compartmentalization	Chronic partner cortisol → anxiety, hypervigilance	Trauma, mistrust, relational instability
The Player	Status, control, thrill	Flirts, maintains multiple romantic possibilities	Partner cortisol → stress & confusion	Distrust, emotional harm, relational volatility
Leading a Double Life	Self-interest, secrecy, avoidance	Hidden relationships, deception, compartmentalization	Partner cortisol → hypervigilance & stress	Betrayal, confusion, relational trauma

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This table now links each archetype to the nervous system impact, behavioral style, and relational consequences, making the patterns clear and easy to visualize.