"I actually don’t care what pics you post, doesn’t matter, doesn’t affect me. Do whatever you want.” NOT gaslighting, potentially just lying because clearly they do care what you post.

Overall good post but I found this to be interesting. Why is it so clear that they do care? This phrasing is used sarcastically frequently, sure, but why is it impossible to believe that this phrasing could be genuine. Isn't the honest version of this phrasing exactly what you are hoping for in this situation? I think it is, or at least close to it, as long as it's expressed genuinely, comes from a place of trust, refers specifically to social media posting, and is not a general sense of apathy about the relationship.

Obviously better responses exist and are preferable, but I think labeling this particular one as inherently bad is shortsighted.

Thoughts?