Recognizing when someone is manipulating you is essential for your own personal clarity and for your sense of whether a relationship is healthy or no. In this article many of these phrases and explanations are helpful to consider. But, and this is a big but, many of these statements may be stated as a relatively healthy truth or something to consider seriously. One thing is hard about purposeful manipulators, they use truths interwoven with lies or devaluing statements to cause confusion, submission, self-doubt even when facts are evident. Be discerning. “35 Common Gaslighting Phrases in Relationships” – Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays