Key points

Gaslighting is a form of manipulation that is often seen in abusive or controlling relationships.

Gaslighting relies on the victim losing belief in their own competence while overly trusting the perpetrator.

Asking key questions can help to determine whether you are experiencing gaslighting in your relationship.

Picture the scene: You’re looking forward to a rare night out with friends but as it approaches, your partner makes no attempt to hide their displeasure about you going out, sulking and complaining that they’ll be home alone all evening. Eventually, their complaining wears you down and you call your friends to cancel. Later that night you’re sitting on the sofa with your partner, having stayed home to be with them, and they say it’s a shame that you’re so anti-soci

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