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5 Gaslighting Phrases People Casually Use In Relationships

Recognize these behaviors early to protect yourself from emotional abuse

Darshak Rana
Mind Cafe
Published in
6 min readAug 16, 2022

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Have you ever been in a relationship where someone consistently makes you feel like you’re crazy? (OR)

Have you experienced people twisting your words to make it seem like everything that’s going wrong is your fault?

If so, then you might have been a victim of gaslighting.

If you’re not familiar with the term, gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse where the abuser makes the victim question their reality and sanity.

Unfortunately, this type of manipulation is too common in relationships.

Why do I say that?

I’ve been at the receiving end. I’ve had my fair share of gaslighting experiences, both in romantic relationships and with friends.

And each time, it left me feeling confused, frustrated, and helpless.

And while it can be difficult to spot until you’re already deep in it, awareness is the first step to getting yourself out.

So, based on my experience, I share 5 gaslighting phrases people casually use in relationships…

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Darshak Rana
Mind Cafe

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