Perception Was Managed

I consistently reframed arguments after they occurred. The harm was to my partner’s understanding of events. I told them conversations had gone differently and insisted they had agreed to things they had not. I relied on their desire for peace to avoid revisiting details. I benefited by shaping outcomes and avoiding compromise. Over time, they deferred to my recollection instead of their own. The relationship continues with that imbalance intact. No single incident stands out, only the accumulated effect of correction and denial.