You may have heard the term “gaslighting” being thrown around online in recent years. Cards with "I was just joking" and other gaslighting terms on blue background | Ariya J / ShutterstockGaslighting doesn’t only take place in romantic relationships. What Gaslighting Is NotPhotos of gaslights on brick house | Charles Wayne Lytton / ShutterstockAs the term “gaslighting” has become more common over the years, it has frequently been used to describe situations that may not fall under this category. According to Psychology Today, many psychologists describe gaslighting as a pattern of “intentional” behavior meant to achieve some kind of motive. The Origins of the Word “Gaslighting”The word “gaslighting” comes from a 1938 play called Gas Light by British playwright Patrick Hamilton.