Highlights

  • Gaslighting means manipulating or grossly misleading someone
  • The phrase originated from a 1938 mystery thriller
  • Know signs of gaslighting in a relationship

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Gaslighting is Merriam-Webster's word of the year. Here's what it means in the dating world

Gaslighting is undermining a partner’s emotions and feelings to deny the reality. People who experience it may feel confused, anxious or as if they cannot trust themselves.

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      The US dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster recently announced their word of the year; 'gaslighting' which means manipulating or grossly misleading someone.

      The phrase originated from a 1938 mystery thriller called Gaslight. Searches for 'gaslighting' remained high throughout the year. Let's find out what it exactly means in the dating world.

      Gaslighting is undermining a partner’s emotions and feelings to deny their own reality. People who experience it may feel confused, anxious or as if they cannot trust themselves.

      Signs of gaslighting in a relationship

      • They keep lying when you catch them
      • They play on your insecurities
      • Their actions don’t match their words
      • They question your sanity
      • They accuse you of the same behaviors
      • You feel increasingly unsure of yourself

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