An example of gaslighting is when someone flat-out denies that an event happened, even though you clearly remember it. For instance, a partner might say, "That never happened," to make you doubt your memory and question your reality
. Another example is when someone tells you "You're too sensitive" or "You're imagining things" to dismiss your feelings and make you feel irrational or paranoid
. In a workplace setting, gaslighting can look like a coworker insisting they sent you important information when they did not, causing you to question your understanding of the situation
. In personal relationships, a gaslighter might blame you for their own mistakes, such as saying they cheated because you weren't attentive enough
. Overall, gaslighting involves manipulating someone into doubting their own perceptions, memories, or feelings through lies, denial, blame-shifting, or minimizing their concerns
