Narcissism Glossary
Gaslighting
🧠 Gaslighting describes a relationship pattern of repeatedly denying or rewriting verifiable facts and past statements until the other person struggles to trust their own memory and judgment.
One differing memory doesn't decide it. Look at the repeated words and behavior, and the effects they created — not at guessed hidden motives.
One differing memory doesn't decide it. Look at the repeated words and behavior, and the effects they created — not at guessed hidden motives.
Often seen in situations like these
🗣️ "When did I ever say that? You're remembering it wrong."
🗣️ "I'm only saying this for your own good, and you take it so personally."
🗣️ "Everyone else says it's fine. Maybe you're the strange one?"
🗣️ "I'm only saying this for your own good, and you take it so personally."
🗣️ "Everyone else says it's fine. Maybe you're the strange one?"
When this happens, try this
💡 When "am I too sensitive?" creeps in, jot down the date, what they said, and the objective facts you've confirmed. The gap between their claims and the actual record becomes clear.