You were able to have an authentic conversation, you trust enough that you can share your feelings. That's different than in a relationship where you really feel that every time you open your mouth, like, oh, there you go again using your psychology on me, or something. One of the things that I took so much that hit me in the heart was when you talk about how in a gaslighting relationship, whether it's with a romantic partner or your mother,. What happens is you become obsessed with the argument about this relationship is whether I am bad with money or good with money.
What is gaslighting REALLY and what isn’t?
Plus, how to know if you’re in a relationship with a gaslighter, the three types of gaslighters, and how to break free from a gaslighter and reclaim yourself.
About Dr. Stern:
Robin Stern, Ph.D., is the co-founder and associate director for the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and an associate research scientist at the Child Study Center at Yale. She is a licensed psychoanalyst with 30 years of experience treating individuals, couples, and families. She is the author of The Gaslight Effect Recovery Guide: Your Personal Journey Toward Healing from Emotional Abuse.
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