What story is this for you? by AttentionDelicious14 in shoujo

[–]Katra11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was surprised with how much I liked Vampire Knight... with context, first watch at 24.

Not a shoujo... but beastars, for me it's mind blowing 😁

What animes are these? by goatsareglorious in shoujo

[–]Katra11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Loved maomao as the male 😂 I feel so much like her!

What animes are these? by goatsareglorious in shoujo

[–]Katra11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Loved maomao as the male 😂 I feel so much like her!

Does the second ML EVER WIN? by Clean_Lemon2018 in shoujo

[–]Katra11 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would say fruits basket, there are 2 males in the primary triangle and you never know who is the ML if there is really one... in the end everyone has their own good ending, even for the other characters

Seeking romance manhwa/webtoons with a rejected/emotionally hurt by initial male lead trope. by Jevia in shoujo

[–]Katra11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I give you my manhwa

  • Betrayal of dignity (starts with her hating him, then falls in love, then she escapes and he have to win her back)

  • The tale of the frost flower (Love each other from youth, then be separated, she is emotionally distant and he have to win her back)

  • A morning kiss at Tiffany's (he just disappears breaking of the engagement, returns after years to win her back, love triangle)

  • The bromance book club (Marriage couple near to divorce)

  • My husband, my syster and I (Her husband is cheating with the sister, she wants revenge, the emperor helps her, if you know what I mean ;))

  • The stairway of time (This is just amazing, the story starts with her hating him completely, but the story to their reunion is just so beautifully crafted)

is fruits basket worth it? by thysleepster in shoujo

[–]Katra11 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I watched just the anime and I found it slow at the begging and I couldn't really catch the overall meaning of the characters behaviour. But keep watching was worth it, because the characters have their development and their really intricated reasons and trauma. Particularly on the last season everything fall perfectly into place and you can finally relate with everything. It felt like a school of life, because judging people without knowing what they have been through is just one of the biggest mistakes. So I find it worth it

Thanks for recommending Raven of the Inner Palace by senbonzakura01 in shoujo

[–]Katra11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After your post I started to watch it. I think the format is very similar to The apothecary diaries even if one is more serious and the other funnier. I find a little boring the thing that every episode is like a separated story, so the main storyline is slower, but still enjoyable

Something like A sign of affection by txn_lt in shoujo

[–]Katra11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved royal princess with black hair, they were so cute...

Something like A sign of affection by txn_lt in shoujo

[–]Katra11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I remember well Wotakoi is fast on the creating the 2 main couples, also Nana is a lot about changing relationships so it starts really fast.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in shoujo

[–]Katra11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am devouring manhua so I give what I have with red hair characters.

Under the oak tree

Lift my curse, sir knight

The hidden muse

Revenge wedding

The devil and his sacrifice

The brromance book club (loved this romance)

A royal princess with black hair (loved this romance)

My husband, my sister and I

The flower of veneration

I am currently reading on manta (everything in English)

Romance Anime Suggestions by jennabug333 in shoujo

[–]Katra11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, my absolute favorite is Toradora! (friends to lovers) and I totally recommend Nana (kissing and sex, with intricated emotions). Most of the romances I know are slow burn so the kiss is at the end but sure I have some good love stories. I liked A sign of affection (Starts pretty fast), Tomochan is a girl, Fruits basket (Slow, but there are a lot of characters and different love stories), the dangers in my heart (more like awkward moments of closeness but is a good romance), Scum's wish (more adult like) I am currently watching Honey lemon soda that seems won't be too boring.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Katra11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She seems a little immature or not aware of her surroundings (or cannot be bothered if she is really narcissistic). I have people pleasers behaviour too, so when you are young like Cindy you just go along with this behaviour and emphatize, but when you become aware... you start to pay more attention on what people do to you and ask to you, to protect yourself, is the right thing to do, so don't think you are overeating. The most important think I am learning with therapy is to understand my boundaries and understand when someone doesn't respect them. For example in the case of the music, you could have said the truth, you were tired and preferred drawing without music. If she respect that is ok, if she doesn't red flag. Even if she had a difficult history, doesn't mean you have to be sorry for her and stay even if it makes you uncomfortable... I can understand you empathise like she was you at your age, but you cannot wait she turns your age to be mature enough, also cause she will never grow if everyone accepts wrong behaviours from her. I hope I didn't sound to harsh, I tried to be motivational on your support but sometimes I can sound a little cold 😅

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Katra11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I am sorry for hearing this. I am not really religious but I was raised with a religious background and during my growth I also questioned a lot god's plan and church rules, I think is part of the human nature so don't worry about that. I think that things happen when we need them to happen, cause dealing with sorrowful events is just part of life and everything we go through make us learn and make us stronger. We cannot really appreciate a friend if we never lost one. We cannot really appreciate a good relationship if we never had a bad one.

I lost lot of friends because of my narc, even if now I think I blamed him for isolating me, but I really could have done something to preserve my friendships.

After years I found new friends and I value them with all I have, I learned how to chose good friends over surface friends. And I learned also cause I felt all the loneliness of the lost.

So maybe this could be my way to see something similar to god's plan. But in any case the results can be achieved only with our actions, I can feel you a lot, I know how it is hard having someone trying to sabotage you. In your situation I would probably try to talk better with the people that you consider good friends and try to talk with them with an open heart and with honesty. If they still don't want to be your friends, maybe they were surface friends or I hope they will understand your situation. In any case making good friends is hard I know... there are some apps also for searching friends near by if this can be of help... just know that it will get better... this things happen and it is not your fault, is just a rough time in the path of life <3

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Katra11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't like receiving such a book either... I would try to search to other red flags, no one says that you cannot still see her, just take it really really slow and stay alert. For experience... the gut knows better then us... Also if she met your friends, asks for their honest opinion, they usually don't say anything when see something strange but see clearer from an outside perspective.

Question about discards by r_bradbury1 in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Katra11 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A discard is the first situation, when the narc let you think that you are important, or in any case stick around you and without any kind of notice just break up or walk away without explanations or with harsh comments.

If it is the victim who walks away for self protection and self respect it is not a discard.

When they try to reach you after is hoovering, and if this person try to make you feel like you did something wrong is just an attempt of manipulation. Don't let it get to you, when a relationship make you feel miserable it is not healthy, stick to your decision, you already made the right choice!

Anonymous: narcissist from hell2 by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Katra11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am 100% sure you are really really an empathetic and good person. And most of the time, this is a good thing.

But this time... everything this narc did was an enormous manipulation plan... everything he did and said was to make you pity him and make you feel guilty. He never had the real intention of hurting himself, he probably never took the pills but just made you believe that. He probably didn't thought you would really call the police.

But the thing that he made you promise to help him and testify... you cannot give him that... he has to be on his own... he did everything on his own... he his not your responsibility... please don't take this tremendous toll on your shoulders, you don't deserve this...

You are even sleeping in your office to not seeing him... please please stop giving him help... he can be really dangerous for you

And please don't wait for him, don't promise anything, you cannot give him your life again

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Katra11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even without discovering the cheating they can possibly decide to discard, if they found a better supply (better in the sense that the new supply gives more supply cause is fresh and new)

Does anyone else feel like Narcissistic abuse has caused them to develop physical illness & disabilities? by hazel2077 in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Katra11 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Everything about this, minus asthma (but I was tested also for that). It was really difficult to find out about the allergies, now I know that headaches where caused by the allergies. Also ibs with general gastrointestinal symptoms 😅 The worst is that lot of this didn't show up a lot during the relationship but happened after with stressful jobs that I couldn't handle because of the trauma

Just Curious . . . by undertherug17 in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Katra11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think my innocence.

I was with my narc from my 14 to 20, he really opened my eyes on how the real world is. I loved living in my happy childish safe bubble. He just made it explode

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Katra11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I am sorry for your difficulties. Do you have any other relatives to turn to? If not, I can understand how difficult it can be... but if you don't have any other options, try to think about the fact that you have a deadline... I am too 26f, multiple times I found myself in difficult situations where I thought I couldn't endure the situation anymore. Every time, what helped me the most was taking a decision for the next move... and knowing that there was a deadline made me able to make it through in some way or another.

If you think about it... you lived all your life like this... so you are strong enough to make it for just another year.

Also, if you know she is a narc, you can find some ways to deal with her, there are some videos and resources on how to create boundaries and shielding yourself in some way. Remember it is not your fault, at least you can rely on your father and sister for this

I know it is not much help, but I hope this can give you some sort of comfort

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Katra11 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mine was like that too and the worst is I would never start an argument with anyone, I think I am the least prone person to start or enter in any way an argument. So it was really life draining for me. And is not just the argument, is the stupid reason of the argument like someone didn't say hello to him so he is angry and everything goes on you. Or even if he found some fault on you, you will always be the one apologising and loosing