I think it’s more a power imbalance in the relationship. It’s not easy to take even if u need it cuz u feel inferior and that’s not the kinda feeling u want with ur partner
I get that, and I'm about as insecure as they come
but when it comes to putting a roof over your head and food in your belly, once you've had neither, it kinda sticks with you, so I have complex feelings about these sorts of stories. I've accepted money before, not to that level but enough to get some groceries or some gas, and it doesn't feel great, but I didn't try to give it back or pay it back bc I knew I needed it
don't get me wrong in those manhwas where the ML is a piece of shit and financially trapping the MC, that's not cool and it IS financial abuse and an abuse of the power dynamic. But in this situation Joongdo has gone out of his way to reassure Youngsoo (at least in recent chapters) so idk, it's not vibing right with me. It feels like creating drama bc ML ISN'T abusive.
but I'm also not one of those people who would get mad about someone's past. so inevitably when Youngsoo finds out that their relationship started out bc of a bet, he'll obviously get mad and there'll be more Drama but for me I'd just laugh. Well you lost that one didn't you. So I just don't relate I guess lol
maybe cuz I've actually been homeless but if someone gave me that much money I'd just fucking take it
what are you gonna do, take it back
someone come give me some strings-free money and buy me shit, fuck
I never understand poor BL bottoms in stories like these