The Netflix film Gaslit by My Husband: The Morgan Metzer Story has brought renewed attention to a painful dynamic that can unfold behind closed doors: gaslighting in a marriage or intimate relationship. While this story reflects an extreme example of emotional abuse, many people experience a quieter version of the same pattern — one that slowly chips away at confidence, clarity, and trust in their own perceptions.

Gaslighting in a relationship occurs when a partner uses manipulative tactics to shift the power dynamic.