Well, I just started to read "Koi wo Shiranai Bokutachi wa" I'm not really into shoujo for those same reasons but this one, at least for me, was actually enjoyable here's the link:
http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/koi_wo_shiranai_bokutachi_wa/ (only 8 chapters until now!)
Its about the life of two friends, Naohiko and Eiji. Their perspective of love and relationships, how they interact with it and more but I don't want to spoil you too much... also, there are other characters and subplots that are interesting!
http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/seiten_kickoff/
http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/hananoi_kun_to_koi_no_yamai/
http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/jigoku_no_enra/
http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/niehime_to_kemono_no_ou/
http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/tendou_ke_monogatari/
http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/mizutama_honey_boy/
http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/shiawase_kissa_sanchoume/
http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/otonari_complex/
These are some of my faves. And I have pretty good taste if I may say so myself. (๑•ㅂ•)و✧
I think most of these are pretty mainstream so you might've already read them, but here ya go in case:
I'm not sure if this one is a shoujo, but the main character is smart, intelligent and independent. One of my favorite female characters:
http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/chouka_kou/
Cute and funny school life:
http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/oresama_teacher/
Kind of harem-y, but you barely notice. There's also an anime:
http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/akatsuki_no_yona/
Old school Harem, but don't worry the mcs are not the typical damsels in distress:
http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/saver/
http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/anatolia_story/
Beauty Pop!! One of my favorites
http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/beauty_pop/
I just remembered this one too!! This is a must read:
http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/kodomo_no_omocha/
I haven't read shoujo in awhile, and I would like some recommendations, but I don't want that cliche MC who is weak, naive, clingy, etc.