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Emiliano L.
@emil32
The aim of Gaslighting is to deny the other person's reality or experiences. It is a sign that you don't really believe your partners' feelings are real.
For example, if your partner says: "I'm really upset that you canceled our date", you respond with something like: "You're not really upset, it's your fault I canceled and you're just trying to blame me for it."
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Claudia Florescu
@claudiaflorescu
Whatever your specific relationship problems, it’s important to know that your brain remains capable of change throughout life.
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Attachment is the emotional connection you formed as an infant with your primary caregiver—probably your mother.
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