Gaslighting is a method of psychological control, with which another person is made to doubt himself and his perception of reality, and thus gains power over him.
One common way gaslighting manifests itself is a denial of what happened. For example, you agree with your partner to go to the cinema on Friday night. You may ask: “So we have agreed? Shall I buy the tickets?” You will get an affirmative answer, but if you say on Friday: “Let’s go,” the other side will widen their eyes and ask: “What are you talking about!? I haven’t promised anything to you.”
