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When he says he wants peace: Gaslighting, or true desire for harmony? Expert breaks it down

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Psychologist Dr Nombuso Gama breaks down the famous 'I want peace' statement and the ways in which it could be interpreted.
Psychologist Dr Nombuso Gama breaks down the famous 'I want peace' statement and the ways in which it could be interpreted.
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'I want peace' is arguably one of the most famous phrases of 2023. Men online insist that all they want is peace at home. There are variations to this statement; some say they don't want to be shouted at, drama, or told what to do at home.

Others have gone as far as saying when there is peace at home, they won't even cheat or try to find peace outside of the home or relationship. Whatever happened to partners creating that environment in the home together? And not to benefit one but both partners? Do women look like they don't want peace?

We speak to psychologist Dr Nombuso Gama, who, while on TikTok, tried to break down what this 'I want peace' statement means but was not met with the kindest comments from men. 

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