Gaslighting is a form of manipulation where someone tries to control you by making you question your perceptions, memories, and even your sanity. It’s a tactic designed to make you doubt yourself.
Narcissists, who are often driven by a need to protect their ego and maintain control, frequently use gaslighting as a tool. Their sense of self is so fragile that they need their reality to be the only reality—for everyone.
When narcissistic gaslighting happens in a relationship, it’s particularly insidious. It involves making a partner doubt their own memories, perceptions, and sanity. It can leave you feeling confused, isolated, and questioning your own judgment.
Are you in a relationship with a narcissist? Here are 6 signs of narcissistic gaslighting in a relationship that can help you recognize and address what’s happening to you: