@ConfusedOne84,
One of the things you need to realise is that there are a lot of issues here. It's not just one or two issues that need sorting.
Some questions I think should be asked here are :
- do you & her understand the stressors in each of your lives?
- do you know to respectfully and firmly stand up for yourself? (and visa versa)
- Do you understand (which does not mean 'know') her main complaints about you? (and visa versa) Is there anything you can do to alleviate the complaint while being true to yourself?
- How much time to you put into growing the relationship?
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Personally I think you really need a counsellor. In the absence of that, you need to realise that you can't control her actions - only yours. I think it would be a really good idea for you to read some books on any of the following subjects (do searches in amazon) :
Conflict resolution / difficult conversations / Listenning / assertiveness / negotiating / non-adversarial communication / verbal self-defense / empathy / awareness / self deception etc.
You of course dont' have to read ALL those categories...just know that all of those categories have many things in common - that could be watered down to : learning to understand yourself, and others...and communicating with respect, openness and self assurance.
I understand you may no longer wish to pursue this matter. Whether or not you do is something for you to work out. But even if you don't - learning about how to deal with difficult situations is always valuable (for both at home & at work)