Gaslighting, a form of psychological manipulation where a person seeks to sow seeds of doubt in a targeted individual or group, making them question their own memory, perception, or sanity, is an increasingly recognized issue in personal relationships. The term originates from the 1944 film "Gaslight," where a husband manipulates small elements of their environment and insists that his wife is mistaken or misremembering when she points out these changes. This tactic has since been identified as a common, insidious method of maintaining power in relationships. Identifying Gaslighting Persistent Denial Despite Proof One of the most telling signs of gaslighting is the persistent denial of facts by the manipulator, even when concrete evidence is presented. This can range from outright denial of an event that occurred to subtler dismissals like questioning the reliability of your memory. Reality Warping A gaslighter will often assert a different reality, even for commonl