About 30 years ago I worked with abused women, and it seemed that subtle gaslighting by a spouse often was how it started. It broke them. I’m sure it happens in reverse, i.e., for women manipulating men, too.
i wont lie... it broke me. and when its all said and done, everything was my fault. to date theyve never even hinted at taking responsibilty for anything. I stopped trying completely a year ago. i’ll go to my grave knowing I did my best.
“I’m sure it happens in reverse, i.e., for women manipulating men, too”
Does.It.Ever.😬