DrRobotMan's definitions

Gateleaving

The act of emotionally or intellectually distancing yourself from a shared experience to become a detached, clinical observer. Unlike gatekeeping (which keeps people out), gateleaving is when you "leave" the shared space of "we/us" to talk about "you/them" as if you are an alien or a judge.

Person A: "It’s interesting how you humans always get emotional about the weather."
Person B: "Bro, stop gateleaving us and just admit it's a nice day. You're acting like an alien."

My boyfriend started gateleaving our relationship when he said 'Your problems are yours' instead of 'Our problems.'"

by DrRobotMan February 25, 2026