Manipulation, Loyalty, and Gas lighting - by Philip Wathen
Channel: Philip Wathen
Date: 2023-04-23

Do you ever feel like those around you are trying to control you? Or that they are taking advantage of your loyalty? You may be experiencing ‘gas lighting’ – when someone manipulates and exploits your loyalty in order to gain control over you.

Manipulation, loyalty, and gas lighting are three related concepts that can combine to create a dangerous power dynamic. Manipulation is an action or strategy of taking advantage of someone’s weaknesses – such as their emotions or insecurities – to get them to do something they otherwise would not do. It's a way of exercising power or control over another person.

Loyalty, on the other hand, is a feeling of allegiance and commitment to someone or something. It’s a beautiful thing – when someone is loyal to us, it can lead to wonderful relationships and outcomes. However, loyalty can also be taken advantage of by those who seek to manipulate and control us.

Gas lighting is a form of manipulation and control that takes advantage of our loyalty. It occurs when someone intentionally deceives us and makes us doubt our own senses and perceptions. This is done in order to gain power over us and make us bend to their will.

This blog will explore all three of these concepts – manipulation, loyalty, and gas lighting – and how they can be used together to create an unhealthy power dynamic. We will discuss how to recognize when these tactics are being used and how to protect yourself from them. We’ll also examine the psychological impacts of these tactics and how they can affect our relationships and emotions. -by Philip Wathen




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