I know you said it wasn’t your cup of tea but you do realise that there’s more than just your “girlboss” fl, you’re also forgetting that contemporary society isn’t aware of your expectations because they aren’t mainstream values! Hence, I believe if you were to rewrite this it would be absolute shit because you dont know your history!
This is also not your typical manhwa, there’s not many manhwas with amazing in-depth and complex understanding of both characters and their disparity of experience, if you can’t understand that then perhaps a hardcopy non gooner book would do you best!
But like genuinely you talk about self love like girls who were born before 1920s were even allowed work legally, what makes you think they were allowed to love themselves or in this case erna freeing herself from bjorn, impossible because she was socialised too be submissive and obedient to her husband!
Okay, this might be long.
I want to address several points in your message clearly and assertively. First, I am fully aware of the historical context surrounding Erna and Bjorn’s story. Women in that era were indeed subjected to rigid societal expectations—expected to be submissive, obedient, and denied basic rights such as legal work or autonomy. This reality is exactly why Erna’s journey is so crucial and compelling. It is not some naive or unrealistic fantasy to imagine her fighting to reclaim her sense of self, her freedom, and her self-love. To say it’s “impossible” for Erna to free herself because of social conditioning not only dismisses the narrative’s intent but also erases countless stories of women who resisted, defied, or quietly subverted the roles imposed on them throughout history. Storytelling has immense power to shine a light on such resistance, no matter how rare or difficult, and that’s precisely what this manhwa attempts to do.
Yes, it’s not a typical manhwa story that can be found anywhere. Understanding history isn’t about passively accepting past social structures or values; it’s about engaging critically with them—recognizing complexity, contradictions, and the human stories behind the facts. Erna and Bjorn’s dynamic is deeply complex, and acknowledging the tension between them requires nuance, not blind praise or outright rejection.
Furthermore, suggesting that I should turn to a “hardcopy non-gooner book” to better grasp the material is not only condescending but also shuts down the possibility of open, respectful dialogue. If the goal is to deepen understanding, insults and gatekeeping are the exact opposite of what’s needed. Manhwa like this demand critical conversations that welcome diverse perspectives, not exclusionary remarks that imply only certain “types” of readers can truly comprehend or appreciate the story.
Dismissing viewpoints with broad, sweeping accusations or personal jabs doesn’t move the conversation forward—it only creates barriers. If we’re going to talk about Erna and Bjorn meaningfully, we need to do so with an open mind and mutual respect for the complexities involved.
Finally, the idea that contemporary society is unaware of these expectations because they aren’t mainstream values misses a key point. Social values evolve, and part of engaging with stories like Erna and Bjorn’s is recognizing how historical oppression shapes modern conversations about autonomy, self-love, and resistance. These themes transcend time precisely because they challenge oppressive norms—past and present alike.
We clearly have different opinions on this, and that’s okay. It’s important to acknowledge that diverse viewpoints exist, especially when interpreting it. What matters is how we engage with each other’s perspectives—with respect and a genuine willingness to understand. :)
That's all.
okay so are you arguing with yourself now? since this is a clear contradiction of your original comment.
And me saying it was impossible for erna because of her, emphasis on HER SOCIALISATION does not erase the historical feminist movement because those women did not have the same upbringing and disparities as her. So you’re taking my words out of context.
this type of FL without even self love, weak and self less and ml being trash... guess this is one of the manhwa I will never recommend, this is not for me.
everyone getting mad at ml but we know that fl doesn't have self love and she knows how weak she is and will still end up with him. I mean if you were going to run away, run away for real... guess the female lead is like those typical fl in every other manhwas who will choose trash mls at the end. so this is not worth it for me. Erna pisses me off just how much bjorn pisses me off too