Google searches for the term "gaslighting" has gone up exponentially Image Credit Wikipedia     Understanding the difference between gaslighting and just disagreeing is important because gaslighting can make you doubt yourself and feel upset, while disagreeing respectfully helps people talk openly and listen to each other.  Knowing the difference protects you from being manipulated and helps make conversations more helpful and kind. When you understand this, you can have better relationships and handle disagreements without losing trust in yourself. What is Gaslighting? Gaslighting is when someone tries to make you doubt your own thoughts, feelings, or memories. They might tell you that something didn’t happen when you know it did, or make you feel like you're overreacting when you're upset. The goal of gaslighting is to confuse you and make you question your own reality, which can hurt your confidence and make you feel unsure of yourself. Image credit Giphy...