She is not bad like that as such… in fact, if directly asked she agrees that independence and being self sufficient is important. But when I actually try to do that, she doesn’t like it. Hopefully after I pass my exams, this will be much less of an issue and I’ll be able to develop more self confidence and slowly overcome the short temper and insecurities.

Indeed being assertive is part of love. I don’t think there exists any relation in the world without conflicts at some point or the other, but people learn to be assertive and sort it out without there being fights or any significant negative incidents. It’s due to love for the other person. Jerry means the world to me and yet due to these inner flaws, I could not stop the dragon from taking over. It’s time to show that I truly am willing to change and do anything for her sake.

We have a festival here the day after tomorrow, and I am considering messaging wishes to her. Hopefully she’ll be calmer by now. After that, I am not sure how to proceed.