Donald J. Trump, the former president and presumptive 2024 Republican nominee, was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in a case stemming from a payment that silenced a porn star.
No you don’t, or you would engage honestly instead of trying to manipulate the conversation and imply I’ve written something I haven’t.
“I’m sorry you feel that way” is textbook gaslighting, a quick way to use the correct apology language to end an argument without having to admit fault” (Forsythe, 2021).
Yeah man, look I’m sorry you feel that way. I wish you all the best.
No you don’t, or you would engage honestly instead of trying to manipulate the conversation and imply I’ve written something I haven’t.
“I’m sorry you feel that way” is textbook gaslighting, a quick way to use the correct apology language to end an argument without having to admit fault” (Forsythe, 2021).
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mental-health-revolution/202203/i-m-sorry-you-feel-way-and-other-gaslighting-tactics
Gaslighting is psychological abuse through verbal, written, and/or physical actions that cause the recipient to question their reality.
A non-apology is used to deflect, pretend to apologize, and ultimately win the disagreement by placing blame back on the individual.
The insensitivity of gaslighting often lies in the lack of self-awareness and self-inquiry to address control issues and avoidance of apologies.
Hey, I’m not that invested here. It’s cool, we’re good.
I don’t have a horse in this race.