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When Mr. Right decides to take control of a conversation, he switches in his Voice of Truth, giving the definitive pronouncement on what is the correct answer or the proper outlook. Abuse counselors call this tactic DEFINING REALITY. Over time, his tone of reality can cause his partner to doubt her own judgement and come to see herself as not very bright. I notice how often I am speaking with the intelligent-sounding partner of one of my clients, only to have her say to me: "I'm not that smart." The abuser WANTS her to doubt her mental abilities in this way, so that he can control her better.
