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I have to say that while this might not be the most compelling story out there, the relationship dynamics and development are far better than 99% of the other stuff out there

Nora:avoids his parents like the plague to avoid violence ヽ(`Д´)ﾉ
Nora’s dad: why is my kid so maladjusted? I always ignore him to spend time with another kid and make sure to beat him whenever he shows a shred of noncompliance with my impossible and draconian expectations. ╮(￣▽￣)╭
Normal people: wtf is wrong with these parents (⊙…⊙ )

I don’t really get why they’re so afraid of the marriage contract being revealed by that scumbag. Sure, they aren’t in love, but they both have full citizenship, are legally married, living together, and basically do everything that a real couple would do, so it’s not like there’s any fraud involved. Sure, it might be a bit awkward, but people get married for all sorts of reasons, to meet mutual needs, to care for an unexpected child, to have kids before biological time runs out, etc... ╮(￣▽￣)╭

Ok I get that they’re not biological or even step siblings, but could he stop referring to her as “sister” while trying to figure out how to confess to her? ┗( T﹏T )┛

Dongwook is incredibly self centered and arrogant in their relationship. The entire emotional burden of maintaining and progressing the relationship is dumped squarely on Leehyun’s shoulders. He notices Leehyun’s feelings years earlier, but says nothing and waits for him to confess, all the while playing around with women and doing nothing to indicate any romantic interest or make Leehyun confident in the security of their relationship. Despite this, Dongwook blames Leehyun for anything he does or doesn’t do that doesn’t align with his plans, despite giving zero indication of a willingness for a genuine relationship. He basically gets off on knowing that his close friend is constantly lining for him, but can’t be bothered taking any steps to solidify a relationship himself.

What is with Korea’s obsession with toxic, violent, and sexually exploitative relationships?! Blondie is presumably the main love interest, but fucking rapes Hoyoung on day 2. At first he asks for permission, then ignores Hoyoung when he says no, to stop, or to slow down. He tells Hoyoung to tell him if it hurts, which he does, only for Blondie to ignore it and continue anyway.
I’m sick of stories that mindlessly try to fetishize or dismiss sexual violence. It just means that the author is probably telling on themselves, and was too lazy to write actual characters with personality depth beyond “obsessive guy who does whatever he wants and becomes deaf when someone says no” or “vulnerable guy who is written solely to not make the first guy look like a monster, because any normal person would be traumatized and act like it”.
The reason that the bottom character usually ends up being overly physically/emotionally/personally dependent or a doormat isn’t because that just the character. It’s because they are written to accommodate the violent, controlling, and traumatizing behavior and actions of the top so that they won’t be viewed as the outright villain. If the victim of abuse actually shows signs of trauma or acts like a normal person (ex. Trying to avoid, attack, or report the abuser afterwards), it prevents the story from glossing over the cold disparity between what it’s trying to make you think it’s portraying, and what it actually is.
It’s no wonder the 4B movement took off like it did if stuff like this is common in media and mentalities

This is actually an interesting take. In most Guideverse stories admiration/dependence on esper powers puts them on a pedestal and guides are objectified as maintenance tools, but if you really think about it, people would be scared shitless if superhuman could randomly start going feral. It’s much more likely that guides would be more respected for being able to manage and diffuse those potential threats. I’m really looking forward to this story.

Better description: Rich man with a dubious background catches homeless squatter, imprisons him, and uses him as a sex slave

And now the author is trying to portray Killian as sad and pitiful. “ poor me, I’m going blind and my ex won’t let me see her or my child because I exploited and abused her so much my mere presence is triggering for her”. I don’t feel bad for him at all. Just because you regret your actions doesn’t entitle you to forgiveness

Min and Hayun would be at their 3 month mark already if it weren’t fit Hongyeon’s incessant interference (which always basically sabotages the relationship). Sure, Hayun is dramatic and immature, but most of the drama was directly or indirectly caused by Hongyeon doing a shit job of being Cupid after pushing his partner out of the situation. I’m at the point where Hongyeon pisses me off. Even without his interference with Cupid work, he has no trust in his partner, doesn’t respect his partner’s opinions/goals, and is way too possessive of him. It takes a special level of insecurity/psychosis to view a partner’s COUSIN as a potential romantic rival. The only reason the second couple haven’t stabilized their relationship is his jealous, half assed support.