When arguing with your partner, you might be gaslighting without knowing it. To gaslight someone means to manipulate someone by psychological means into questioning their own sanity or feelings.
So, what are three common phrases you should avoid when in an argument?
“YOU’RE TOO SENSITIVE”: You are telling them their feelings don’t matter.
“I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHAT I DID WRONG!”: It shifts the blame and makes your partner question their reaction.
“YOU NEED TO CALM DOWN”: It makes your partner feel like they’re being irrational and discredits their feelings.
Are you guilty of using any of these go-to phrases? Watch back the on-air moment in the video above to join the convo: