Why some people gaslight their partners

When you’re in a relationship, it’s important to be able to trust your partner. But what happens when that trust is broken?

For some people, their partner might start gaslighting them. We know that gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse where the abuser tries to make their victim doubt themselves.

They might do this by making false accusations, denying things they said or did, or making sarcastic remarks. Over time, the victim starts to doubt their own memory and perception, and they might start to question their sanity.

However, we don’t often hear of why some people gaslight their partners. In this article, we’ll explore some of the reasons why someone might gaslight their partner in a relationship.

They want to control them

One reason why someone might gaslight their partner is to gain control over them. By making their partner doubt themselves, the abuser can control what they think and how they act.

They might use gaslighting as a way to control their partner’s behavior, or to make them feel like they’re not good enough.

This can be especially harmful if the victim has low self-esteem or starts to doubt their own judgment and decisions or that they deserve to be treated poorly.

They want to keep them in a relationship

Another reason why some people might gaslight their partners is because they want to keep them in a relationship.

If the victim starts to doubt themselves, they might stay in the relationship even if it’s not healthy for them. The abuser might gaslight their partner to make them think that they’re not good enough for anyone else, or that no one else would want to be with them.

The abuser might gaslight their partner by making the victim doubt their own perception, the abuser can make them think that they need the abuser in their life. This can be harmful because it keeps the victim in a situation where they’re being emotionally abused.

They want to make them feel bad

Some people might gaslight their partners because they want to make them feel bad. By making the victim doubt themselves, the abuser can make them feel insecure, worthless, and helpless.

This can be especially harmful if the victim starts to believe that they’re not good enough or that they deserve to be treated poorly. It can also make the victim feel isolated and alone, and it can make them more vulnerable to being manipulated and controlled.

Conclusion

If you’re in a relationship and you feel like you’re being gaslighted, it’s important to reach out for help. Talk to a trusted friend or family member or seek professional help.

Remember, you are not alone, and you deserve to be treated with respect. There are many resources available to help you if you’re in an abusive relationship.

You can also call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit their website at www.thehotline.org for more information. If you’re in immediate danger, call 911.

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