Sledging is a pattern of planned breakups that often occurs around the holidays, as discussed by Isabelle Thibaud in Psychologies.com. This practice involves one partner staying in the relationship just to enjoy the festive season before ending things, leading to…

The article discusses how the year-end holidays can reveal family tensions, particularly through the insidious behavior known as gaslighting. Psychologist Robin Stern highlights that such emotional manipulation often makes victims doubt their memories and reality. Family gatherings can trigger gaslighting…