I don't mind possessive MLs. They're a popular trope for a reason. What i don't like is the combination of this ML + this FL. FL is set to have a character development where she actively fights gender stereotypes and has power as a lady (not a mere accessory to any man). But ML, instead of supporting her, has been in the way of this development. Grounded her + read her letters + not allowing her to develop her art career when he himself witnessed her knowledge firsthand. Sure he could have protected FL from the OG FL but he could also try to arrange a plan to support FL on his own. FL doesn't have to sacrifice her dream just to protect herself from harm.
It was disappointing for me because i also like the beginning -> middle-ish part of the story. But now that FL is married... Her autonomy got robbed :/ And you know what, if the story really intended the plot to go this way, i still would prefer them not trying to romanticize this lmao. At least let FL be aware of the cage she's in and think up of better solutions. Aksndoskso i'll just wait and see how this story is gonna be before i drop.
I don't mind possessive MLs. They're a popular trope for a reason. What i don't like is the combination of this ML + this FL. FL is set to have a character development where she actively fights gender stereotypes and has power as a lady (not a mere accessory to any man). But ML, instead of supporting her, has been in the way of this development. Grounded her + read her letters + not allowing her to develop her art career when he himself witnessed her knowledge firsthand. Sure he could have protected FL from the OG FL but he could also try to arrange a plan to support FL on his own. FL doesn't have to sacrifice her dream just to protect herself from harm.
It was disappointing for me because i also like the beginning -> middle-ish part of the story. But now that FL is married... Her autonomy got robbed :/ And you know what, if the story really intended the plot to go this way, i still would prefer them not trying to romanticize this lmao. At least let FL be aware of the cage she's in and think up of better solutions. Aksndoskso i'll just wait and see how this story is gonna be before i drop.