10 Signs of Gaslighting in a Relationship 
If you’re wondering how to tell if someone is gaslighting you, consider whether someone has exhibited any of the following behaviors within your romantic, family, or work relationships. Here are 10 telltale signs.
Lying about or denying something and refusing to admit the lie even when you show them proof.Insisting that an event or behavior you witnessed never happened and that you’re remembering it wrong.Changing the subject or refusing to listen when confronted about a lie or other gaslighting behavior;Telling you that you’re overreacting when you call them outBlame shifting in relationships—saying that if you acted differently, they wouldn’t treat you like this, so it’s really your fault.
Trying to smooth things over with loving words that don’t match their actionsTwisting a story to minimize their abusive behavior.Minimizing their hurtful behaviors or words by saying something like, “It was just a joke” or “You’re way too sensitive”Separating you from friends and family who might recognize your gaslighting abuse symptoms.Causing you to doubt yourself.Any of these signs of gaslighting in a relationship are cause for concern and indicate that the connection is unhealthy and may be causing severe mental health repercussions for the person being gaslit. Have you been a victim of this?
