I ranted about things he did that I now realized were manipulative. But despite my words, there was a voice in my head countering: The first time we had sex and he ignored my doubts? He’s not a mind reader. That time that he took over the risotto? I hate cooking. The times that he gaslit me about Steph? I was paranoid. Ruth shook water from her hands. I’m so happy to hear that, she said. It’s been killing me watching him do this to you.
