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Short Story - Living Your True Life

Aditi loved him deeply and so did Anil. But she wanted other things too. But pursuing them was hard as it would put their relationship in jeopardy or so she thought. Whenever Aditi expressed her desire for something, Anil would put her down saying, it would affect their relationship. It kept her confined and stopped her from fulfilling her potential. Yet, she said nothing. Over time, Anil felt as if he was the sole decision-maker in their relationship. Whether it was a decision about choosing a restaurant to eat or picking a holiday destination, it was he who made them. This affected her confidence and lowered her self-esteem. One day, her friend Shikha visited her. She noticed these patterns and told her about them. At first, she didn’t believe her, but with time, she began to notice them herself. Just to be sure, she looked around the house. She noticed that most of the things that they bought were chosen by him not her. She checked out the latest pictures from their holiday.