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A subtle phrase to make you doubt your reasoning while giving them more control over the conversation.
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Creates confusion, making you question your memory and ceding control of the narrative to them.
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Often used to mask criticism or manipulation under the guise of honesty, making you feel guilty.
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A psychological tactic to create peer pressure and make you feel isolated in your stance.
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Gaslighting in action—this phrase makes you doubt your memory and the reality of past conversations.
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A manipulative guilt trip, this phrase pressures you to prioritize their needs over your own.
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Shifts the blame onto you for misinterpreting, while subtly avoiding accountability for their words.
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A common tactic to disguise insults or manipulation as humor, making you second-guess your reaction.