Reported 11 months ago
Gaslighting in friendships can be challenging to recognize as it involves psychological manipulation where one distorts another's reality, leading the victim to question their beliefs and perceptions. Psychologists warn of signs like habitual lying, trivializing perceptions, shifting blame, projecting behaviors onto the friend, and withholding communication. Gaslighting damages trust, self-worth, and can lead to anxiety and depression. Dealing with gaslighting involves setting boundaries and limits, seeking external support, and reassessing the friendship if necessary.
Source: YAHOO