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can also be forms of gaslighting. In this technique, the abuser pretends to forget things that have really occurred; the abuser may deny or delay things like promises that have been made that are important to the victim.  This denying or delaying, while everyone does it, in the gaslighter occurs on a regular basis in the absense of real external limitations.  The gaslighter may make up or create artificial barriers to allow him/herself to deny or delay that which is important to the victim.   
can also be forms of gaslighting. In this technique, the abuser pretends to forget things that have really occurred; the abuser may deny or delay things like promises that have been made that are important to the victim.  This denying or delaying, while everyone does it, in the gaslighter occurs on a regular basis in the absense of real external limitations.  The gaslighter may make up or create artificial barriers to allow him/herself to deny or delay that which is important to the victim.   
====Example====
====Example====
An example of this would be having hundreds of thousands in assets, but spending all disposable income before using the income on someone who is dependent on that income. Simultaneously verbally stating they wish to financially help the victim but for years saying they are 'out of money'.  This may extend to sexual mattesr as well.
An example of this would be having hundreds of thousands in assets, but spending all disposable income before using the income on someone who is dependent on that income. Simultaneously verbally stating they wish to financially help the victim but for years saying they are 'out of money'.  This may extend to sexual matters as well.


source <ref>https://www.healthyplace.com/abuse/emotional-psychological-abuse/gaslighting-definition-techniques-and-being-gaslighted</ref>
source <ref>https://www.healthyplace.com/abuse/emotional-psychological-abuse/gaslighting-definition-techniques-and-being-gaslighted</ref>

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