
Note: It’s not just men. It’s women too. It’s parents, partners. These phrases are commonly used – disguised as care and concern…
Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse that is unfortunately common in many relationships including narcissistic relationships and narcissistic dysfunctional family structures.
It is a manipulative tactic where the abuser tries to make their partner doubt their own feelings, memory, and sanity.
Women are often the victims of gaslighting in relationships with men, and it can be difficult to recognize when it is happening.
Gaslighting can be subtle and disguised as care and concern, which can make it even more challenging to identify.
In this article, we are going to explore some of the top gaslighting phrases that women in relationships with men might hear disguised as care and concern:
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This phrase may seem harmless on the surface, but it can be used as a way to control the woman and make her believe that the man knows what is best for her. It can be a way for the abuser to justify their actions and make the woman doubt her own judgment.
This phrase is often used to minimize the woman’s feelings and make her believe that she is being irrational. It can be a way for the abuser to avoid taking responsibility for their actions and dismiss the woman’s concerns.
This phrase is similar to “you’re overreacting,” but it specifically targets the woman’s emotions. It can be used to make the woman doubt her own feelings and make her believe that she is being unreasonable.
This phrase can be used to justify controlling or abusive behavior. It can make the woman believe that the man knows what is best for her, even if it goes against her own desires or needs.
This phrase can be used to justify intrusive behavior, such as going through the woman’s phone or computer without her consent. It can make the woman feel like she is not entitled to privacy and that the man has the right to monitor her.
This phrase can be used to make the woman believe that she is lucky to have the man in her life, even if he is treating her poorly. It can be a way to make the woman feel dependent on the man and prevent her from leaving the relationship.
This phrase is a classic gaslighting tactic. It can make the woman doubt her own sanity and make her believe that she is the problem in the relationship, rather than the man’s behavior.
These are just a few examples of the gaslighting phrases that women in relationships with men might hear disguised as care and concern.
If you are experiencing any of these phrases or other forms of gaslighting, it is important to seek help and support.
Gaslighting can have long-term effects on a person’s mental health and well-being, and it is not something that should be tolerated in any relationship.
What are some other gaslighting phrases you have heard? Drop them in the comments.
Lynn is a trauma-informed narcissistic abuse recovery coach, author, personal survivor, host of the Moving Forward with Hope - Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, and creator of the YouTube Channel, Wake the Elephant. Her books include Overcoming the Devastation of Narcissistic Abuse: How to Heal, Recover and Take Your Life Back and Master Manipulators: Discover Covert Tactics Narcissists Devise to Manipulate, Deceive and Control. She is passionate in encouraging others through the stages of healing and recovery from narcissistic emotional abuse. Lynn is available for interviews, podcast appearances, and collaborating on related projects. In her free time, Lynn enjoys traveling (both internationally and domestically) and spending time near the beach in warm weather. The purpose of this site is to validate victims (now survivors and overcomers!) of narcissistic abuse, provide resources and encouragement toward rebuilding lives, and to facilitate a revolutionary change to pursue dreams, visions, and living intentionally. If you have found our free material to be useful and beneficial, please head to our Support Page to learn how you can support our mission. We thank you in advance. Subscribe to our email list and follow us on Social Media to stay connected @waketheelephant.
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