Gaslighting vs invalidation: A recent influx of narcissists or poor communicators?
Conflicts with others are typically uncomfortable experiences for most people. Frequently having disagreements with another person is stressful and often can be a hurtful experience, especially when it is with a partner you love, a friend you care about, or a colleague you respect. Most people like to feel connected and aligned with the people in their lives, so they avoid experiencing conflicts or try to minimize them. People also typically prefer to feel heard and validated by the people...