7 Everyday Phrases That Secretly Manipulate Your Mind—Are You Falling for Them?
Final thoughts
All these phrases may sound kind on the surface, but there’s often an undercurrent of manipulation running just below the surface.
Gaslighting techniques like these dismantle trust in your own judgment, making you more dependent on the gaslighter’s view of reality.
Over time, you might wonder if you’re the problem, if you’re too sensitive, if you really are misunderstanding everything. And that’s exactly what the person using these tactics wants.
I encourage you to reflect on your interactions and examine whether any of these lines show up more than they should.
