Gaslighting and narcissistic behavior comes from 1 or more of the 8 wounds in Inner Work Theory. In this scenario Mat is acting as someone with a wound of rejection. Rejection is the lowest wound and often the hardest for someone to identify because they tend to deflect, play the victim, and deny any acknowledgement or impact they have on a situation. It contributed to Narcissistic gaslighting which often involves denying responsibility, belittling and criticizing their partner, making them feel