5 Forms Of Gaslighting

Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse and should be taken seriously. Following are the forms of Gaslighting one might face:

1. Withholding- when the abusive partner refuses to listen or avoids seeking understanding of what their partner is trying to communicate with them. 

2. Countering- when the abusive partner questions the victim's memory and recollection of events, even if the partner is remembering correctly. 

3. Blocking & Diverting- when the abusive partner attempts to switch topics and steers the conversation to questioning their partner's thoughts. 

4. Trivializing- when the abusive partner minimizes his/her partner's feelings and emotions. The abusive partner makes their partner's feelings unimportant and meaningful.

5. Forgetting & Denial- when the abusive partner act like they don't remember a situation or conversation that occurred. They deny former promises they made to their partners.