Gas Lighting & Relationships ( Archived) (24)

Apr 20, 2009 8:09 PM CST Gas Lighting & Relationships
sassy49senior
sassy49seniorsassy49seniorItty Bitty, Nebraska USA274 Threads 4,632 Posts

As I learn more about this very important person in my life whom I call ME, I am still amazed at the things I experienced to get to this point in my life. Still more to learn. I feel such a dark side that is now gone and I know I will never be put in this position again. Gentlemen and Ladies, if you are in this type of a situation, get out, don't stay and let someone convince you that you are stupid or crazy, etc.

GAS LIGHTING- The other person may deny that certain events occurred or that certain things were said. You know differently. The other person may deny your perceptions, memory or sanity.

I was in that type of relationship not too long ago but was also in denial. I really believed when he told me I imagined some of the things I would talk to him about. Then he would say maybe I needed to be checked into the mental ward for a few weeks. Not a good way to feel.
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Apr 20, 2009 8:23 PM CST Gas Lighting & Relationships
RillyNiceGuy
RillyNiceGuyRillyNiceGuySoutheast, Arkansas USA839 Threads 13,003 Posts
Lighting your gas in the beginning of a relationship is best left to rednecks!rolling on the floor laughing
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Apr 20, 2009 8:25 PM CST Gas Lighting & Relationships
RillyNiceGuy
RillyNiceGuyRillyNiceGuySoutheast, Arkansas USA839 Threads 13,003 Posts
Always lead with you head,then when things prove outlet your heart take the lead! hug comfort bouquet
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Apr 20, 2009 8:29 PM CST Gas Lighting & Relationships
desmond
desmonddesmondkissimmee, Florida USA375 Threads 10,888 Posts
sassy49senior: As I learn more about this very important person in my life whom I call ME, I am still amazed at the things I experienced to get to this point in my life. Still more to learn. I feel such a dark side that is now gone and I know I will never be put in this position again. Gentlemen and Ladies, if you are in this type of a situation, get out, don't stay and let someone convince you that you are stupid or crazy, etc.

GAS LIGHTING- The other person may deny that certain events occurred or that certain things were said. You know differently. The other person may deny your perceptions, memory or sanity.

I was in that type of relationship not too long ago but was also in denial. I really believed when he told me I imagined some of the things I would talk to him about. Then he would say maybe I needed to be checked into the mental ward for a few weeks. Not a good way to feel.




Sweetie I know how you feel I was in a relationship like that and I got out of it 3 years and I never look back and I am in a much better place now.
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Apr 20, 2009 8:29 PM CST Gas Lighting & Relationships
Big_John
Big_JohnBig_JohnOcean Springs, Mississippi USA19 Threads 9,767 Posts
Relationships work best when both can see where they are and where it is going. Use electric lights in the future.
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Apr 20, 2009 8:30 PM CST Gas Lighting & Relationships
buzzy
buzzybuzzybiddeford, Maine USA24 Threads 1,492 Posts
sassy49senior: As I learn more about this very important person in my life whom I call ME, I am still amazed at the things I experienced to get to this point in my life. Still more to learn. I feel such a dark side that is now gone and I know I will never be put in this position again. Gentlemen and Ladies, if you are in this type of a situation, get out, don't stay and let someone convince you that you are stupid or crazy, etc.

GAS LIGHTING- The other person may deny that certain events occurred or that certain things were said. You know differently. The other person may deny your perceptions, memory or sanity.

I was in that type of relationship not too long ago but was also in denial. I really believed when he told me I imagined some of the things I would talk to him about. Then he would say maybe I needed to be checked into the mental ward for a few weeks. Not a good way to feel.


This is just what I was going through with my wife. She had me convinced all things were my fault, that I was the one who was wrong. Once I got by myself, I started to wake up. She is the one who is seeing a therapist and is on medication. She is doing alot better, thank god. It's good to know that I'm not crazy, or am I? laugh
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Apr 20, 2009 8:34 PM CST Gas Lighting & Relationships
GalwayGirl89
GalwayGirl89GalwayGirl89Dublin, Ireland7 Threads 1 Polls 185 Posts
In response to: As I learn more about this very important person in my life whom I call ME, I am still amazed at the things I experienced to get to this point in my life. Still more to learn. I feel such a dark side that is now gone and I know I will never be put in this position again. Gentlemen and Ladies, if you are in this type of a situation, get out, don't stay and let someone convince you that you are stupid or crazy, etc.

GAS LIGHTING- The other person may deny that certain events occurred or that certain things were said. You know differently. The other person may deny your perceptions, memory or sanity.

I was in that type of relationship not too long ago but was also in denial. I really believed when he told me I imagined some of the things I would talk to him about. Then he would say maybe I needed to be checked into the mental ward for a few weeks. Not a good way to feel.


the exact same thing happened to me, but i didnt get out in time. i was fully convinced of everything he said for years. I trusted him, becuase he was 33, and being older, i thought he knew best. it left me scarred for life, pysically.

Im so glad someone has put this up, if you see the signs, get out. before your convinced there are no signs to be seen....


thumbs up great post sassy
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Apr 20, 2009 8:45 PM CST Gas Lighting & Relationships
sassy49senior
sassy49seniorsassy49seniorItty Bitty, Nebraska USA274 Threads 4,632 Posts
GalwayGirl89: the exact same thing happened to me, but i didnt get out in time. i was fully convinced of everything he said for years. I trusted him, becuase he was 33, and being older, i thought he knew best. it left me scarred for life, pysically.

Im so glad someone has put this up, if you see the signs, get out. before your convinced there are no signs to be seen.... great post sassy


T/Y I was seeing a therapist at the time and she would tell me I needed to leave this man. Then he would convince me to tell him what the therapist said and then would say how crazy she was. I finally quit seeing her. I am completely fine with who I have become and with the help of a wonderful person I know I am ready for that next road to travel. Either alone or with a special someone. Whichever the case may be.
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Apr 20, 2009 8:47 PM CST Gas Lighting & Relationships
adamisk
adamiskadamiskraleigh, Mississippi USA34 Threads 4 Polls 1,325 Posts
RillyNiceGuy: Lighting your gas in the beginning of a relationship is best left to rednecks!





anybody got a match ?












anybody ?




laugh
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Apr 20, 2009 8:48 PM CST Gas Lighting & Relationships
sassy49senior
sassy49seniorsassy49seniorItty Bitty, Nebraska USA274 Threads 4,632 Posts
buzzy: This is just what I was going through with my wife. She had me convinced all things were my fault, that I was the one who was wrong. Once I got by myself, I started to wake up. She is the one who is seeing a therapist and is on medication. She is doing alot better, thank god. It's good to know that I'm not crazy, or am I?



Glad to read she is seeking help. Being alone helped me to focus on many things that were not right in that situation.Now I am content and ready to move on.

Yes Buzzy you are a crazy lovable guy, stay that way. hug
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Apr 20, 2009 8:50 PM CST Gas Lighting & Relationships
sassy49senior
sassy49seniorsassy49seniorItty Bitty, Nebraska USA274 Threads 4,632 Posts
Big_John: Relationships work best when both can see where they are and where it is going. Use electric lights in the future.



Very well said John. I needed to take off the blinders and now I am looking at life in all ways not just straight down the middle.

BTW Good to have you back darlin' teddybear
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Apr 20, 2009 8:52 PM CST Gas Lighting & Relationships
sassy49senior
sassy49seniorsassy49seniorItty Bitty, Nebraska USA274 Threads 4,632 Posts
desmond: Sweetie I know how you feel I was in a relationship like that and I got out of it 3 years and I never look back and I am in a much better place now.



Hi Sweet Man, Good to see you. Glad you got away. I also am feeling much better and ready for what life brings my way.

Now when are you going to stop by for coffee and chat teddybear
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Apr 20, 2009 8:53 PM CST Gas Lighting & Relationships
GalwayGirl89
GalwayGirl89GalwayGirl89Dublin, Ireland7 Threads 1 Polls 185 Posts
sassy49senior: T/Y I was seeing a therapist at the time and she would tell me I needed to leave this man. Then he would convince me to tell him what the therapist said and then would say how crazy she was. I finally quit seeing her. I am completely fine with who I have become and with the help of a wonderful person I know I am ready for that next road to travel. Either alone or with a special someone. Whichever the case may be.



seems we've been living parallell lives, our story's are very similar.
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Apr 20, 2009 8:54 PM CST Gas Lighting & Relationships
sassy49senior
sassy49seniorsassy49seniorItty Bitty, Nebraska USA274 Threads 4,632 Posts
RillyNiceGuy: Always lead with you head,then when things prove outlet your heart take the lead!



T/Y Len, Very good advice. Flower Power in the morning
ME FIRST wink
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Apr 20, 2009 8:54 PM CST Gas Lighting & Relationships
Big_John
Big_JohnBig_JohnOcean Springs, Mississippi USA19 Threads 9,767 Posts
sassy49senior: Very well said John. I needed to take off the blinders and now I am looking at life in all ways not just straight down the middle.

BTW Good to have you back darlin'


Thanks. wave wave

We never know what type of person we are getting involved with during the early stages of a relationship. We tend to see only the best parts of a person and usually the person is on their best behavior.
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Apr 20, 2009 9:00 PM CST Gas Lighting & Relationships
desmond
desmonddesmondkissimmee, Florida USA375 Threads 10,888 Posts
sassy49senior: Hi Sweet Man, Good to see you. Glad you got away. I also am feeling much better and ready for what life brings my way.

Now when are you going to stop by for coffee and chat




Sweetie thanks for the great thread and I am so happy you are in a better place now yay You post made me stop and reflect on what I been through and I yhave learned alot now I know what I am really looking for and I am in not rush to find it as long as I have family and friends like you that care then I am a blessed man yay yay yay yay yay



And I love to have coffee and a chat with you anytime wonderful lady grin grin
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Apr 20, 2009 9:05 PM CST Gas Lighting & Relationships
sassy49senior
sassy49seniorsassy49seniorItty Bitty, Nebraska USA274 Threads 4,632 Posts
desmond: Sweetie thanks for the great thread and I am so happy you are in a better place now You post made me stop and reflect on what I been through and I yhave learned alot now I know what I am really looking for and I am in not rush to find it as long as I have family and friends like you that care then I am a blessed man
And I love to have coffee and a chat with you anytime wonderful lady




You are absolutely fantabulous Des. Also very blessed to have your friendship. Door is always unlocked. pop in anytime. teddybear kiss bouquet
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Apr 20, 2009 9:38 PM CST Gas Lighting & Relationships
gooddogman
gooddogmangooddogmanLeesburg, Florida USA23 Threads 1,028 Posts
Big_John: Thanks.

We never know what type of person we are getting involved with during the early stages of a relationship. We tend to see only the best parts of a person and usually the person is on their best behavior.
Good Advice..thumbs up... Alcohol doesn't mix well in relationships. A great time can be had with out it to.angel devil
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Apr 20, 2009 9:45 PM CST Gas Lighting & Relationships
bestat45
bestat45bestat45saint john, New Brunswick Canada8 Threads 1,169 Posts
sassy49senior: As I learn more about this very important person in my life whom I call ME, I am still amazed at the things I experienced to get to this point in my life. Still more to learn. I feel such a dark side that is now gone and I know I will never be put in this position again. Gentlemen and Ladies, if you are in this type of a situation, get out, don't stay and let someone convince you that you are stupid or crazy, etc.

GAS LIGHTING- The other person may deny that certain events occurred or that certain things were said. You know differently. The other person may deny your perceptions, memory or sanity.

I was in that type of relationship not too long ago but was also in denial. I really believed when he told me I imagined some of the things I would talk to him about. Then he would say maybe I needed to be checked into the mental ward for a few weeks. Not a good way to feel.

I can empathise with you. Married for 12 years. I accepted this as well, went to counselling etc. finally the last year i decided to keep a journal so that i could verify if i was crazy or not.
Wasn't till the marriage ended that i was able to regain my self respect and my own identity. wouldn't go back for anything. Finally like who i am again, and am very happy. That is why i put in my profile something to the effect of looking for a man with self confidance.
Sassy, i am sending you a bouquet for moving on with your life.bouquet
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Apr 20, 2009 9:47 PM CST Gas Lighting & Relationships
sassy49senior
sassy49seniorsassy49seniorItty Bitty, Nebraska USA274 Threads 4,632 Posts
gooddogman: Good Advice..... Alcohol doesn't mix well in relationships. A great time can be had with out it to.



Nice companion you have there young man. I do agree as far as
the alcohol situation. However in my last relationship neither one of us drank but words can be very addicting at times. I am still a lady who likes to look for the good in people, but also get to know them somewhat before moving in the way I did in such a short time. doh
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