“I was just joking around, why are you taking things so seriously?”
Its a slow, torturous form of manipulation and abuse.
Often, the lover who holds us hostage through this tactical method is a cunning, charming punch in.
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But what does gaslighting really look like?
What does it cause us to believe as reality?
The harsh reality is, well, it can really look like anything and convince us of infinite fallacies.
Youre lucky to have anyone at all because else would want you.
How do you keep someone caged?
You trick them into believing that the cage is the best place for them.
Sometimes simple phrases like, What would you do without me?
Its all in your head!
Theres no danger; you imagined those times they slammed doors or shattered glasses.
No wonder you dont have many friends… you are really hard to love.
Master manipulators know how to spin yarn that completely alters our self-image.
Everything that goes wrong is your fault.
This one can really become all-consuming and develop into a serious problem.
I was just joking around, why are you taking things so seriously?
One thing that partners who gaslight love to do is tear you down.
Not only does this remove your thoughts that they were being verbally abusive (which they were!
I never said that!
You know, youre really not that great at _______.
We all have natural talents, skills, and parts of ourselves that we take pride in.
Youre just a crazy ex.
Maybe you saw the light, smelled the coffee, wised up and walked away.
But, as you see the gaslighters next victim, you have a go at intervene and save someone.
Maybe things fell apart and youve started seeing someone new.
