{"id":2805,"date":"2019-08-09T13:00:37","date_gmt":"2019-08-09T13:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svmarriagecoun.wpengine.com\/?p=2805"},"modified":"2019-08-08T20:10:53","modified_gmt":"2019-08-08T20:10:53","slug":"living-with-a-narcissist-dealing-with-your-partners-constant-gas-lighting-behavior","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-staginglink3.com\/aziza-client-site\/living-with-a-narcissist-dealing-with-your-partners-constant-gas-lighting-behavior\/","title":{"rendered":"Living With a Narcissist: Dealing With Your Partner\u2019s Constant Gas-lighting Behavior"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019ve lived with someone for a long time, you may begin to take behaviors and habits at face value. You may not even pay heed to the things they say to you, since you don\u2019t assume they could mean something sinister. A slight remark or inquisitive question may not seem like a big deal once in a while, but noticing a pattern in your partner\u2019s behavior can open Pandora\u2019s Box for you.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s only when you begin to pick up on these comments and behaviors that you can see the hidden motive behind them.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>What is Gaslighting?<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Gaslighting is a common tactic used in relationships. This manipulative behavior is primarily used as a means to gain power and establish your control. An expert gaslighter will be able to plant the seeds of self-doubt and skepticism about your own behaviors, words, thoughts, and feelings in a way you may not even notice.<\/p>\n<p>This is a common tactic used by narcissistic individuals in relationships to regain their hold and ensure they\u2019re always one step ahead of their partner. When you begin to question your own self due to the suggestion of your partner, you become vulnerable to a host of problems.<\/p>\n<p>Gaslighting is commonly thought of as a form of abuse. When your partner makes you second-guess your intentions and convince you that you meant or did something you didn\u2019t, you\u2019re open to any suggestion they put in your head. This is what narcissists and abusers use to establish their power, allowing them to do whatever they please in a relationship as long as their spouse is stuck in their web of manipulation.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2807\" src=\"https:\/\/https:\/\/cms-staginglink3.com\/aziza-client-site\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/blog11.png\" alt=\"What is Gaslighting?\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cms-staginglink3.com\/aziza-client-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/blog11.png 750w, https:\/\/cms-staginglink3.com\/aziza-client-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/blog11-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cms-staginglink3.com\/aziza-client-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/blog11-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>How do you know you\u2019re being gaslighted? <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A narcissistic spouse\u2019s gaslighting behavior can put a strain on your relationship. If you haven\u2019t yet realized you\u2019re being manipulated, you may be convinced that you\u2019re the cause of your relationship woes and may face an increasing amount of guilt as a result.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the tactics used are:<\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>Denial <\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This is the first step in manipulation. You trust your memory and know what they said or did, but your partner will vehemently deny all allegations. Gaslighters will often deny your knowledge outright to the point that you begin to question it yourself.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>Lying<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Lying is a gateway to denial; when your partner denies their actions or words, they usually follow it up with an elaborate story to replace the facts. No matter how much you deny their claims, you\u2019ll start to question your own memory at some point.<\/p>\n<p>If the gaslighting of your narcissistic partner continues, you may consider getting professional help. Here at <a href=\"https:\/\/https:\/\/cms-staginglink3.com\/aziza-client-site\/\/about-us\/\"><u>Silicon Valley Marriage Counseling<\/u><\/a>, you can receive the help of a trained expert to address your problems.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/https:\/\/cms-staginglink3.com\/aziza-client-site\/\/palo-alto-ca\/\"><u>Book an appointment<\/u><\/a>\u00a0with Azizeh E. Rezaiyan, an English and Farsi speaking psychotherapist in the Bay Area, can provide marriage counseling\u00a0and can assist in improving the communication between you and your spouse.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019ve lived with someone for a long time, you may begin to take behaviors and habits at face value. You may not even pay heed to the things they say to you, since you don\u2019t assume they could mean something sinister. 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