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backjustforberena · 6 months
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oooo can you elaborate on what you mean by there being meaning behind rhaenys not being at the dinner?
I am typing on my phone because I'm without my laptop for a few days but I REALLY wanted to answer this so sorry for any typos or messy thoughts or just general un-policed rambling.
I love it because it illustrates Rhaenys's place within the Targaryen family and what she means to those responsible for the dinner. The answer of which is... bugger all. Take Viserys's words. He's delighted that his whole family is there and wants them all to come for dinner. He looks around the table at the faces "dearest" to him.
But there is no seat for Rhaenys. Rhaenys is not one of the faces looking back. Rhaenys is not even mentioned. There's no clue to support the idea that Rhaenys has been invited and rejected the idea because of her feelings. It's just... she's not there. She is a Princess of House Targaryen and she is not present at a dinner to celebrate House Targaryen. And not only that, but the settled succession of HER HUSBAND'S seat and her home, and the betrothal of 4 of HER grandchildren. A dinner that is meant to symbolise peace and bygones and unity after strife. She's not a part of it. Either because she cannot, emotionally, be a part of it, or it does not matter. She does not matter. Not to the adults present. Not until they want something from her.
Everyone at that dinner had a calm before the storm. A happy memory. A grand delusion, just for a night. Rhaenys gets no such comfort. She gets the consequences of her good brother's body on a slab. And she LOOKS at it. They don't have to do that, even though they've brought it about.
It's the severance of the relationship she has with her paternal house. With her cousin. A cousin she LOVES, but who has orchestrated the destruction of everything she holds dear. He is the root cause. It's his brother who wants his love. It's his daughter who he enables. It's his war that her husband fights, and who might be dead. It's his will that sees over everything.
He has his meal of peace. He sees the children laughing and dancing. He eats and drinks and has his loves (however complex that is) by his side. He GETS VALIDATION, enough to shuffle off this mortal coil.
Rhaenys gets nothing of the sort. She is the flip side of him. Viserys and Rhaenys, to me, have always been in opposition. They don't want to be and they love each other very much but the gap has become wider and wider. Think about it, we've had Rhaenys and Viserys smiling and being so happy with one another in Episode 05 ("Cousin!!" / "Princess!") - to a relationship where they haven't seen one another in 6 years and there is no contact between them other than when he is King and she his subject. When she is forced to give up something and follow his rules to benefit him and keep her life. He gives her leave to speak... but not her own words.
Rhaenys is left alone. The only persons she has had in this have been Baela and Rhaena. And she has had to give them both up. Because of Rhaenyra. And because of Viserys. Baela especially. Baela, who stood with her in the Throne Room. Baela, whose hands she could hold. Baela, who has been her ward. She does not have Baela anymore. Her granddaughter is claimed by the Blacks, by the family. By a betrothal Rhaenys had to make to keep her safe. They take her away to Dragonstone as soon as.
Rhaenys's only other kin are Velaryons. But Vaemond lies dead on a slab. Her husband lies, dying, on Tarth. Her children are both (she believes) dead. She has no claim to her home. Her future looks terrifying. If Corlys dies... she will have to be reliant, mainly, on the hospitality of the woman who killed her son. Lucerys is not of age. Rhaenyra will be the true power. And how horrifying is that?
On a more basic level, her not being in the dinner illustrates the idea that she does not belong to a faction. She sides with Rhaenyra for the succession, but only that. Her voice in that instance does not equal her declaration for the Blacks. She is not a part of it all. Nothing has changed, in her heart. Which means that Alicent can make a bid later, which means her isolation is a real danger, which means she's still in the Capital.
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leonardcohenofficial · 8 months
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hello i would love to hear your general thoughts re: tenmartha if you feel like sharing them
okay so many thoughts about dr. martha jones and the doctor but one of the main ones is that despite popular (misogynoir-driven) belief, martha's character as written is much stronger than people give the series credit for. i think so much of her very strong character development and arc (based in her growing into her self-sufficiency, which was always there from the start and demonstrated in her constant analysis and questioning in the search for the most info to make the right decisions) is overshadowed by fandom racism, too much focus given to the unrequited crush storyline (which is also key to her arc, but is also something that she very distinctly and importantly gets over!), and general "she's not rose" sentiment. i think it's really interesting that unlike rose or donna whose narrative arcs need them to become super-human, martha essentially becomes the doctor's equal by the end of her run, if not surpassing him given the fact that as a human, she doesn't have those same otherworldly powers as him.
while i think the narrative of season three ultimately lets her come out on top, i think there is a big cost to that, for both martha the character and for the viewers. even separate from fandom racism there are so many moments of racism in the series that i don't think actually do anything to further the storytelling (literally fuck the whole human nature/the family of blood storyline) and that puts a damper on much of that whole year for me despite loving the characters. i also understand why the doctor (via the writers) is constantly comparing martha to rose, but the moments where martha calls him out on it—while they are certainly there—aren't always enough. i think that fact that martha also begins as fairly dependent on the doctor's validation (which like. makes total sense, she has no idea how all this works and is getting thrown into insane scenarios with no info from the jump) gets reduced to calling the character "needy" which just simply isn't true. this is also something that i think people focus on a bit too much rather than seeing how that particular character trait shifts throughout her season.
all this to say, when tenmartha is good, it's fantastic. freema agyeman and david tennant's chemistry is so on point, and that saves a lot of otherwise mediocre-to-bad writing. from the jump martha is shown to be so SO fucking smart, self-reliant, willing to take risk, and uninterested in the doctor's bullshit; when the doctor isn't just whining in the post-rose hangover or treating her like crap, he recognizes how powerful she is AND how much potential she has to continue to hone her skills, which is why he trusts her so inherently and ends up leaning on her so much during that season. the fact that he manipulates her emotionally to me is equal parts hard to watch and based writing-wise in a lot of the aforementioned -isms AND interesting character development from him because we haven't really seen that type of messy fucked up (human) behavior from the doctor. and then martha leaves on her own terms, which no other companion has gotten to do (clara's storyline feels different in that regard to me). she realizes she doesn't need him, arguably becomes his equal (or surpasses him) in terms of skill, and makes it out alive. imho that's a pretty big accomplishment.
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gjenkatarot · 1 year
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reminder: my readings are for entertainment purposes only! take a deep breath and choose a pic that you feel drawn to the most! remember to take what resonates and leave what doesn't. enjoy!
hello, pile one!
♡ you'll come across to your future spouse as a very fun and brave person. the way you dress and present yourself might catch their attention, but they might also be shocked at the fact that you share some interests with them. they will be excited by your energy since it is fresh and new to them. they will be so intrigued by you!
♡ as far as i can tell, your future spouse will also see that you overwork yourself. It's like doing multiple things at the same time. the impression they'll get is that you're very busy and don't have time to sit down and take a deep breath. you might be able to get help with that, though. they will see you tired or exhausted even if you don't mention it. 
♡ you will impress them with your talent and creativity. is this the pile of hopeless romantics? they will perceive you as quiet and introverted. i'm getting charmer by stray kids. not gonna lie, your future spouse will be very charmed by your persona. their eyes will be awestruck by how emotionally and physically you express yourself. it's something about the way you talk! 
♡ because of your independence and being in your own bubble, they'll be intimidated at first.
hello, pile two!
♡ do you have a yellow aura? this pile has such a calm, warm vibe. some of you are giving me beach vibes! 
♡ anyhow, you'll seem to your future spouse like someone who's very positive, loving, and nurturing. i wonder if you guys like kids or are good with them. i think your FS will love your openness, friendliness, and welcoming attitude. childlike energy! they might see you as someone who gets stuff done. i get that some of you motivate people. 
♡ they might see you as someone who has everything they need. someone charismatic, well-liked, and magnetic. I get that they see you as good-looking and aesthetically pleasing to their eye.
♡ at first, your future spouse might think you're stable and don't need people around them. it's just that they'll see you as secure, not needing or wanting anyone else. that'll make them admire you. self-reliant vibes
hello, pile three!
♡ your future spouse will think you're a heartbreaker. you'll intimidate them so much it's hilarious. do you flirt a lot, pile 3? in their eyes, you are a clever, sharp-tongued person with a sharp mind and a clever tongue. you have the power to hurt someone with your words, and your future spouse knows that. nonetheless, the hotness you possess pile three is unmatched. you are a person who is easily liked. your presence in a room is noticed by everyone. you have a magnetic presence.
♡ you might be viewed by your fs as someone who holds back from a lot of things and suppresses them. you want to make a move, but you can't? you'll come across as someone who does things right and doesn't rush into things.
♡ i also think your future spouse might hold back on making judgements about you. like the famous saying, "don't judge a book by its cover"
♡ last but not least, they'll view you as someone who's mysterious and private. someone who doesn't share a lot of personal information. you might scare your future spouse lmao. 
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demonslayedher · 3 months
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Things that ran through my head while watching this episode:
--Not as much to say in my write-up today, because I would really just like to bask in this episode. The way that flashback of the Tokito Twins unfolds is an example of why I am so hooked on anime. That is some good angst, and it's made even better with that lighting, pacing, and vocal direction. I love the subtle changes in expressions, and the pause as Muichiro and Yuichiro just find themselves looking at each other in the silence of the night before the violence explodes. Ufotable was on their A-game. But also, none of this is original--they just read all the elements of the manga panels very mindfully, right down to all the ginkgo leaves.
--Like, seriously, seeing this episode animated just got me so much more emotionally invested in this back story than just seeing it unfold in manga panels. It took Yuichiro from "background character" to "character I feel deep regret for." He's not just crabby, he's a grieving kid who rightfully feels abandoned and desperate to hang on to what he has left, and that desperation leaves him no room to be kind or gentle--despite how deeply he cares.
--Irony time! Muichiro's favorite food is furofuki daikon--it's usually made with daikon cut into rounds like Yuichiro cut at that angry moment, and they already had a pot simmering in the background. Despite his irritated exterior, was Yuichiro nonetheless making a dish he knows Muichiro likes? In the way he talks about Amane just being out to use them because they're helpless children, it feels like a protective parent forbidding a child who dreams of being an actor from being targeted by talent scouts. It's heartbreaking that the fallout in their relationship comes from a place of love.
--I said after watching this episode before that I want an AU in which Muichiro grows up to be a sushi chef. Nah. Gyokko can the sushi artisan, and Muichiro can open a dinky takoyaki cart right outside his fancy restaurant and be way more popular.
--I love how Muichiro, powered by the desire to save Kotetsu and therefore able to free himself from the water pot, suddenly sounds more like his old little-brother self. Part of that--a lot of that--is due to being in a bad state due to the attacks he's endured. Of course you don't feel good, little dude, that's a bunch of Upper Moon Five poison in you. Not to mention you're severely injured. Still, it's so sweet to hear him sound more like little Muichiro instead of Yuichiro in his tone and cadence, especially as he recalls more about his dad.
--Another shout out to Kotetsu and Kanamori for being such troopers. Once again, I am confounded by Kanamori's timeline of when Tanjiro would have asked him to be understanding of Muichiro, Kanamori looking up Tetsuido's way of smithing Muichiro's sword because Tanjiro asked him this, and Kanamori having started and completed Muichiro's sword. The only way it works is if Kanamori works at the speed of sound and somehow the steel keeps pace with him as he smiths, or if Tanjiro for whatever reason asked him very far in advance to be understanding of Muichiro (well before Tanjiro and Muichiro had the Yoriichi Type Zero incident), or if Kanamori did not present the order of events or the cause and effect exactly as they happened. Perhaps he looked at Tetsuido's records first, and was finishing the sword when he mentioned being nervous about it to Tanjiro, and then with Tanjiro's encouragement, he got deeper inspiration from Tetsuido's notes while making the extra effort to understanding Muichiro. Whatever case, it's heartwarming that even though Muichiro & Kotetsu friendship gets more attention, Kanamori was indeed laying the foundation to be a very supportive part of Muichiro's life--this not only would put Tetsuido at rest, but it would cement how reliant swordsmen are on their swordsmiths. Also, it would simply be very nice and sweet to see Kanamori being a caring, sturdy presence in Muichiro's life.
--Also worth noting again, Kotetsu pleads with Muichiro to save Haganezuka, in order to save that sword.
--RIP for now, Kotetsu
--Gyokko is actually fun and I love how expressive he is with this unique body language, like how his little hands go to his neck once he's been cut. He acts like his pants have fallen down.
--Haganezuka is indeed very cool and handsome and no I don't think he'd have noticed if Kanamori got killed.
--This was an episode with no Tanjiro. I think the last time this happened was... the Rengoku special???
--He's there in the Taisho Secret, though, because this aired around Mitsuroi-chan's birthday! The Kamado siblings are so star-struck they really do just spend all these Taisho Secret time they can get with her. (Meanwhile, Tanjiro's only impressions of Muichiro are "He's right but he's a meanie! Though maybe he doesn't mean to be mean? Also, wow, he's impressive. Haha, he grabbed my nose! ...Uh, did he notice Chachamaru or something... is he... okay? Oh, he's flying----" so of course Tanjiro is going to be confused when Muichiro is suddenly a huge fan of him and thanking him for stuff he didn't even do.) Anyway, I happened to have just finishing eating omuraisu (omelette rice) when I watched this Taisho Secret, so tee hee, ya~y
--As usual, I had a lot to say.
--I'll just state again, THAT FLASHBACK IS SO GOOD. LIKE, DANG.
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botanicalsword · 1 year
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Moon signs • astro observations
It is the observation based on my experiences - If you have different opinions, please share them with me. I would love to hear them. ♡
Photo credit : @le.sinex
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Earth moon (Taurus / Virgo / Capricorn)
❥ Those who have an Earth Combo tend to prefer a methodical approach to both their work and personal lives. They highly value taking their time to ensure that they are making the right decisions and avoid rushing into anything. This allows them to be meticulous in their work, resulting in a higher level of attention to detail and a higher quality of work output.
❥ They possess excellent task management skills, enabling them to organize their workload and meet deadlines. Their ability to prioritize tasks and allocate appropriate resources helps them manage their time efficiently. This allows them to maintain a steady pace of work without compromising the quality of their output.
❥ The one with an Earth Combo prioritize stability and a strong foundation in all aspects of their lives. They tend to play it safe and think practically, which allows them to make well-informed, rational decisions. This enables them to establish a solid foundation for their personal and professional lives, ensuring that they have a stable footing for the long term.
❥ They are competitive in a subtle way. They value things greatly and may feel jealous, but not to the point of causing harm, whether in personal relationships or in the workplace.
❥ They are looking for a partner who can provide reliability, a lasting, and steady relationship as opposed to a brief one. They want someone trustworthy and dependable with whom they can establish a lasting connection. Though they may daydream about other possibilities, they do not engage in cheating.
❥ They assess others based on their finances and usually establish connections based on their acquaintances' economic status. They presume that this will be advantageous for them in the future. Nonetheless, they are aware of which friends they can confide in emotionally. They may have a few close confidants with whom they can open up emotionally, even if those friends do not necessarily belong to the same economic bracket.
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Water moon ( Cancer / Scorpio / Pisces )
❥ Sweet heart but a people pleaser if not developed
❥ crying baby- They sometimes feel sad and hopeless, but find comfort in watching the world outside and listening to melancholic music. They tend to cry when they got mad.
❥ They seems to be heavily reliant on their headphones, so much so that they find it difficult to leave their house without them which make them feel safe in a world that can be unpredictable.
❥ Music for them can provide a sense of safety and comfort when facing the uncertainties of the world.
❥ While they can be an excellent therapist, they themselves require therapeutic support.
❥ They can experience burnout, compassion fatigue, and other mental health challenges.
❥ potential savior complex
❥ They absorb so much from the surrounding. They need to prioritize self-care by learning to establish healthy boundaries and focus on personal needs. Only this can allow them to be a supportive and dependable presence for others in a sustainable and healthy manner.
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Masterlist @botanicalsword
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qs3 · 11 months
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My Thoughts Lumity and Huntlow (Sorta a Hot take)
Okay, I know this isn't a new discussion within the community, but does anyone else dislike how Lumity and Huntlow are written within the show by regressing their characters' arcs or traits just to be solely dependent on their canonical partners? (The episode "For the Future" I'm looking at you.) It's very prominent with Amity & Willow's side of the relationship, then Luz & Hunter.
Seriously, name more than one episode in Season 2 that focuses & carries on Amity's development for most of the duration, whether on her family dynamics or friendship with Willow, that doesn't immediately get sidelined for whatever Luz is doing or conflict she has.
Inherently, it's not bad for Amity to stop to check on Luz to see that she is okay. The problem is after that. The show writers don't show her concluding most of the arcs she strived for, allowing her to grow on her terms & seeking the potential of her character because of the tethering of Lumity, which serve no purpose in the narrative sense besides cute fluff that has no substance just like the chemistry between Hunter and Willow. (Sorry, I had to dunk on this ship.)
However, my biggest annoyance with these two ships is how they never address or show any conflict between the canonical partners, specifically how often Luz lies to Amity, which leaves Amity to self-doubting herself for Luz, or how Willow doesn't know anything about Hunter's trauma experiences with Belos. As a result, this writing choice often makes the relationships feel disingenuous about how much they mean to each other if one side isn't acknowledged.
In comparison, the dynamics of the relationships between Lunter & Raeda work within the show narratively so well because the show doesn't sacrifice Luz/Hunter & Raine/Eda's character and addresses both characters' conflict on equal footing, allowing both members of the relationship to have a good understanding each other making the dynamic feel stronger emotionally when both decide to help each other to overcome a mental obstacle. You can't tell me episodes like Hollow Mind, Thanks to Them, Eda's Requiem, Follies at the Coven Day Parade & O Titan Where Art Thou didn't have any emotional investment from you because you know you lying.
Another reason I consider Lunter & Raeda better than Lumity or Huntlow, besides feeling naturally paced & written within the show, is that they are not solely reliant on each other but can depend on each other. However, not to the point that they are incapable of holding their centric episodes of self-growth or selflessness, which all four members have proven multiple times that they can be independent.
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etherealnoir · 6 months
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Thoughts on Dhan Rana (S1 E5)
One thing I LOVE about Found is that everybody starts out as kind of a broad archetype of a character, and each one has been slowly getting deconstructed with each episode. We also learn more and more about relationship dynamics with each episode. We're only on episode 5 and we've already learned so much.
TL;DR: Dhan is a wonderful character who kind of surprised me. I didn't expect to love him as much as I do. I like that Gabi and Margaret are super protective of him, and in turn, he's fiercely protective of them. I'm excited to see his character grow. I also don't really like his relationship with his husband from the little bit we've seen. It's just not sitting right with me.
More detailed thoughts below the cut.
In THIS episode we learned that baby boy CANNOT be alone. He doesn't do well. It's connected to his trauma from being held captive for 3 years. Which is such a long fucking time and I think the longest kidnapping situation we've seen from the group thus far (I don't think we don't know how long Zeke was gone, yet...please correct me if we do).
In a passing conversation around episode one or two, his husband was revealed to be a therapist (whether his husband was HIS therapist or just so happened to be a therapist is unclear, but I still have my reservations). His husband mentioned that Dhan should give Zeke grace, because Dhan was in a similar position to Zeke not too long ago. He also added that they "worked on it" together. Again, idk if his husband was HIS therapist, or if he meant they worked on it as a couple.
We've only seen Dhan's husband once, and Dhan speaks fondly of him on the rare occasion that he's mentioned. But...I think the one thing that kind of stuck out to me is how much he can't quite function without his husband in the house. Like at all. He can't sleep, he doesn't groom himself, he doesn't dress himself (not really). It took all of one day (presumably) for Dhan to unravel in his husband's absence. The team also pointed out that this happens OFTEN every time his husband leaves. If Dhan's husband is a therapist, it's just odd to me that there were no safeguards in place when there's probably a strong understanding that being alone is triggering for him. It gives me this vibe that Dhan's recovery is wholly reliant on codependency with his husband. It also proves that though Dhan may have worked on his recovery with his husband...I don't think he worked on it alone. Which is SUPER important.
I'm gonna put my shipper goggles away for like 5 seconds but I feel like Dhan is beginning to learn a lot from Zeke. More than he realized he would. On some level, I think he's beginning to understand that even though he's not necessarily in the same place he was before, mentally and emotionally, he still has a LOT of work to do. And I like that he and Zeke have found companionship over it, because they're both on different paths of recovery but still fully understand what the other person is going through.
Another thing that stuck out to me is how protective Gabi is of Dhan. I've said it before, but Dhan is clearly her ride of die. I still have the belief that he knows Hugh is in that basement. But it became even more obvious when she rushed to hug Dhan and check his injuries after the fight with Manny in the kitchen where he was almost shot. Both Margaret and Gabi seem super protective of Dhan. It makes me wonder what he was like when they first met him.
Anyway Dhan is a wonderfully written character. I like that it didn't take 3 seasons for us to finally see the sarcastic, cool guy character show GENUINE FEAR, anxiety, and vulnerability.
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v1ct0la · 4 months
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sorting tlou2 characters into hogwarts houses because i’m bored and cbf to finish the fics i have stared 😀
i'm getting back into my harry potter era becuase i've been bingeing all the movies before they leave aus netflix tomorrow 🥲
pls ignore any grammatical mistakes i truly just could not be bothered to properly edit this
TWs: mentions of killing but just within tlou2 plot, nothing heavy
ellie williams - slytherin
ellie is 100% a slytherin IMO and i’m tired of everyone saying she's a gryffindor. she’s incredibly ambitious, driven, cunning (uses her own intelligence and skills for personal gain, i.e. tracking abby and killing all her friends), ruthless (in the aforementioned killing), self-reliant (rejects help, oftentimes from joel, i.e. at the dance), and brash, all of which are big traits of slytherins. we see her cunning, ambition, and drive particularly in her drive to kill abby, and ellie's disregard for the people that get in her way (i.e. owen, mel, nora).
abby anderson - gryffindor
in my eyes, abby is definitely a gryffindor. she's brave, stubborn, can oftentimes be blunt, and is not one to back down. i know some people argue that she'd be a slytherin because they have an idea that abby = evil and evil = slytherin, but i disagree. abby has drive, but it isn't pushed to the extreme like we see with ellie. abby also has a pretty solid moral compass, with the exception of killing joel, but i would argue she was haunted by grief from her father's death. i think, in general, she understands what's right and just, and tends to act accordingly, rather than choose pretty self-centred actions like we see ellie do.
dina woodward - ravenclaw
i was tossing up between ravenclaw and hufflepuff for dina, but i settled with ravenclaw because i think it just makes more sense. dina is rational, logical, is an observer rather than someone who acts, and she doesn't jump into things on a whim - we see this when tommy visits ellie and dina at the farmhouse to try and get ellie back on abby's trail - dina is rational in understanding that continuing ellie's revenge quest will get them nowhere and leave them with more blood on their hands.
joel miller - gryffindor
joel was a really hard character for me to sort, because i think he has traits from both gryffindor and slytherin. ultimately, i ended up in gryffindor, because i think, especially in the first game, joel shows his bravery and stubbornness to leave ellie with the fireflies. while joel's killings might be more slytherin, as they are quite self-serving, they weren't intentionally so, unlike ellie's.
jesse - hufflepuff
jesse's a hufflepuff to me. he's hardworking, honest, compassionate, practical, and dependable. jesse is loyal, and determined to protect the greater good. i see this especially when he tries to get ellie to go with him when they suspect the sniper in seattle is tommy, and make sure he's safe (where ellie stays to track down owen and mel, jesse finds tommy).
tommy miller - gryffindor
i put tommy in gryffindor because not only is he loyal, especially to maria and joel, but he's also very brave and definitely stubborn. i do think he's a little brash, like ellie.
lev - hufflepuff
lev was definitely a bit harder, but i landed on hufflepuff because of his drive to do good. i can see this in him especially when he calls off abby from killing dina. he's loyal, especially to his mother (despite everything), yara, and also abby once he begins to trust her.
yara - ravenclaw
yara is very rational, analytical, and intelligent, hence sorting her into ravenclaw. she's also very emotionally intelligent, especially when it comes to lev, and i noticed this in how she talks to abby.
owen moore - hufflepuff
i put owen in hufflepuff because he's got a very strong moral compass, diffuses confrontation, is generally good-hearted, and very practical. he doesn't jump into things irrationally and is loyal to his close circle.
mel - slytherin
mel is realistic, determined, and quite assertive in what she wants, hence slytherin.
i hope all this makes sense! pls don't hate on me if you disagree 😅, but my comments are open and i'd love to hear what you guys think!
also i used this image for sorting info...
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aphrostarot · 2 years
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What Are Your Soulmates Feelings For You? Pick a Pile
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Pile One:
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Who are you?
Nine of Coins and Queen of Swords:
There is a possibility that you are extremely independent and self-reliant. You have worked extremely hard to get to where you are in your life right now which may be because of your past struggles. These struggles are what motivated you to work hard to achieve the life you have today and the people in your life admire this about you the most. 
Who is your soulmate?
The Magician and King of Coins:
There is strong masculine energy emanating from your soulmate. This is not to say that they are a man, only that they exhibit masculine qualities. They are incredibly spontaneous, as well as pretty self-reliant, just like you. They are viewed as an authority figure by the people in their life. As a result of the hard work they have put in, they are very proud of themselves and are not afraid to boast about it. Having fun is important to them, but they also know when to be responsible. 
What do/will they feel about you?
The Emperor and Eight of Coins:
This person wants to take care of you. They want to be your sole provider, take you out and pay for everything because they believe that this demonstrates their commitment to you. They are committed to you and this relationship, they trust you and want you to trust them. They may not be the best at saying how much they care for you, but they show their love through acts of service. Acts of service could definitely be their love language. 
Knight of Swords and Justice:
 This person is very determined to be a part of your life. I believe that since these two cards came out here, you two may not be in contact at the moment. Maybe this person is an ex of yours or someone you haven't met yet. Either way, the Knight of Swords is telling you that they are determined to enter your life. The Justice card indicates that for some of you, you may have already been in a past relationship with them that may have ended badly, so they want justice for this wrongdoing. They want to make the past right and this is what they plan on doing. 
Bottom of the deck:
The High Priestess:
 The High Priestess is the card of psychic abilities and secrets. Don’t worry however, this only means that your spirit guides say there are things about this relationship just yet. They don’t want you to know everything just yet, all you need to know at this time is what they have told you in this reading.
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Pile Two:
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Who are you?
Two of Pentacles and The Empress:
You are a highly creative individual who is also very sensitive. In your creative endeavors, you draw inspiration from this sensitivity. In addition, you are incredibly warm, sensual, and strong, and can handle almost any hardship you encounter. A prime example of your intelligence is your ability to deal with any situation you find yourself in. Emotionally and intellectually, you are highly intelligent and this is something that the people in your life admire the most about you.  
Who is your soulmate?
The Sun and Queen of Pentacles:
Your soulmate gives off strong feminine energy, this is not to say that they are a woman, just that they exude feminine qualities. They are extremely optimistic and are always searching for the best in anyone or anything around them. They adore animals of all kinds and will never leave an animal in need. It is very common for them to take in strays. They are also someone who has a great capacity for accumulating wealth, both in terms of energy and material. Hard work and consistency are two of their most valuable qualities. In addition, they are very generous with the people they care about. 
What do/will they feel about you?
The Emperor and King of Wands:
This person has strong sexual feelings for you. They want to take care of you both in and out of the bedroom. However, they may be too focused on work and their friends right now to fully commit to you. This is not to say that they don’t have feelings for you because they do, it is just that they may not feel as though they are ready to commit to a romantic relationship right now. They light up whenever they see you, you give them so much energy. They want to make you laugh and they may be very good at doing this. They have strong feelings for you not just physically but also emotionally, they are very attracted to you. They want to be in a relationship with you but they may feel that they need to get a few things done at work and in life before they can fully commit to you. 
Queen of Cups and Queen of Swords:
This person feels deeply connected to you and wants to constantly be in your presence. They have strong romantic feelings for you right now and they feel as though you are their true soulmate. Your beauty mesmerizes them. They also feel as though the two of you have a lot in common and this makes them like you so much more. However, they are a highly guarded person and it may seem to you that they are uninterested and this couldn’t be further from the truth. They don’t trust easily and they fear getting hurt so, they tend to appear cold in person as a means to protect their heart. They have gone through a lot of pain in their life and this is a reason why they have trust issues and don’t like to show their true self in most situations. 
Bottom of the deck:
Seven of Swords:
It seems that both of you have rose-colored glasses on when it comes to this relationship. You both are overlooking each other's flaws and this is not a good thing. Just because someone has flaws doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be with them. However, not allowing yourself to see this person in both the good and the bad makes this relationship not healthy. Your guides are saying that you need to start seeing this person in both the good and bad and that once you do this you not only will feel all the more closer to them but also you will be making room for this relationship to come to fruition. Nobody is perfect and not allowing yourself to see someone's flaws sets you and the relationship up for failure. 
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Pile Three:
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Who are you?
Seven of Pentacles and The Star:
You may be a highly artistic person who is also extremely hard working. You almost always overwork yourself, never giving yourself time for a break. On a more positive note though, you are a very patient person who is willing to go the extra mile to make things work out in your favor and you are willing to wait as long as it takes for things to come into your life. 
Who is your soulmate?
King of Cups and Judgment:
This person is a perfect balance of both masculine and feminine energy. They are very kind, loving, generous, and pure at heart. They are a strong leader who is very assertive and never second guesses themselves. They are extremely emotionally intelligent and this quality of them commands respect from almost everyone they meet.  
What do/will they feel about you?
The World and Six of Pentacles:
 This person wants to give you the world. They want to give you anything and everything that you want in life and they won’t stop at anything until they get you everything you want. They want to be your emotional support in life and they are very willing to show you their more emotional side. 
Knight of Pentacles and Two of Pentacles:
They have strong feelings for you however, they may be feeling pretty insecure at the moment. They may need time right now to get their mental health before they pursue something more permanent with you. They feel like you are a good fit for them and they don’t want you to doubt their feelings for them which may be why they seem a bit distant right now. 
Bottom of the deck:
Six of Cups:
Having this card come out as the bottom of the deck energy, tells me that this person could be an ex of yours or just someone you know from childhood or younger years. They could also be from a past life, which is another symbol of them being your soulmate.
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bthump · 1 year
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i've been thinking about this a lot lately, and since you ship these characters, this is a good place to make this question. (also, feel free to link me to it if you already answered something like this!)
when griffith said that guts was the only one who made him forget his dream, do you think he could potentially put it aside to be at guts' side, or am i just thinking too much?
i actually tried to see that with my gay switch turned off, but it automatically turns on when i see stuff like this. i mean, is there even a way to see it in a non-romantic way? his dream was the most important thing and then… guts.
i really hope that griffith somehow says these exact same words at guts' face in the future before he dies/if he dies, just for the sake of the tragic gay ending.
Thanks for the ask!
Yeah I think it's like, hard canon that he values Guts over his dream. We see it when he risks his life (and consequently the dream) to save Guts' life multiple times, when he throws the dream away after Guts leaves (and that's exactly how it's framed in the scene with the King in the torture chamber), and when Griffith directly thinks about how "Now as he shines so glaring within me... the junk grows dull."
I think he definitely had the potential to put it aside to be with Guts, though I don't think he necessarily would unless circumstances forced him to choose. In an AU where Guts never left there's no real reason he couldn't have his cake and eat it too lol. But yeah given the choice between Guts and his dream, he'd choose Guts as he did over and over again during the Golden Age. Even when he finally chose his dream for good during the Eclipse, it was specifically because Guts is more important than the dream. If anything the Eclipse was as much to escape Guts' hold over him as it was to pursue the dream.
Though I do think that in an AU where Griff becomes king the mundane way and Guts stays with him and they like, have a secret relationship for a few years, Griffith would inevitably chill out enough about the dream that it would stop mattering so much and he would no longer be motivated by guilt and the need to make thousands of deaths meaningful by creating a utopian society. I see it as a subconscious organic process, like slowly but surely Griffith just grows more emotionally healthy due to being more emotionally open and having positive relationships with people, especially Guts, who he can rely on to mitigate his self-loathing, yk? So in that sense I think that Griffith could put aside the dream for Guts eventually, just by not irrationally prioritizing it above everything else.
And yeah it's homoerotic as hell lol, I can't see a non-romantic explanation either. I sometimes pay lipservice to the idea that it could be platonic affection, but let's be real, not only is it love, it's practically love at first sight. It's not just Guts becoming his first True Friend whose opinion he respects and who can be an external source of validation that helps make him less emotionally reliant on his dream, because Griffith risked it all like a week after meeting him lol. Guts was the first and only person Griffith ever asked to join the Hawks, and Casca even has a little angry internal monologue about how Griffith has never spoken to anyone else the way he speaks to Guts when he says he wants him.
Also especially after seeing some more of Miura's translated interview excerpts I figure there's like, no way the homoeroticism was accidental.
And oof that would be a painful, but satisfying final exchange between them, nice.
(Some of what I said here kinda relates to a specific reading of Griffith and the dream I have, which I explain at great length here lol. Basically the idea that he's driven to achieve it because of guilt and a lack of intrinsic self-worth, and that Guts replaces the dream as his source of validation. So yeah if you want an explanation for that, voila.)
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wronggalaxy · 8 months
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If I tried hard enough and did a million therapies(mental, physical, occupational, etc.) then I could be a 'normal' person. I could go more than twelve hours without a meltdown or panic attack, I could order at restaurants, I could defend myself, I could improve my quality of life/life expectancy, I could get rid of some of my disabilities, I could cook and clean and care for myself, etc. But, I don't want to.
I don't want to do therapies, I don't want to use accommodations, I don't want to be physically or emotionally or mentally healthy.
I want someone to cook for me, feed me, change me. I want to be reliant on someone to exist.
Why do I have to waste time and money and energy just to be alone forever?
Will they love me? No. Will they resent me? Yes. But will I have anyone without them? No.
I don't care if they abuse me, starve me, leave me sitting in my own waste for hours, etc. it's nothing I haven't experienced before. As long as they don't leave me I don't care.
Humans are social creatures, I can't be alone. Don't make me be alone.
Independence is a one way ticket to being alone, so I can't be independent.
I'm not social or funny or witty enough to make friends. I don't have any safe family. I expect my boyfriend to break up with me within the next few months.
If I don't have a carer I'll have no one.
I hate being alone. And I'm not developed enough to be alone, but becoming developed enough to be alone will make me alone.
I guess I could handle it then, but I don't want to.
I'm not exaggerating when I say that if you forced an 8 year old with poor social and emotional regulation skills to learn a lot about how shitty the world is(climate change, racism, etc.), then mixed in some mental health conditions and various disabilities, you'd get me. Except I'm halfway through high school, I'm supposed to be better than this.
I want to be worse.
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limeade-l3sbian · 1 year
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This is such a weird message for you to get but I wanted to get these feelings out somehwere and you are very comforting.
I feel like i’m forever done with social media. I’ve spent so much time on social media since becoming a teenager. I’ve neglected my actual social life completely for years. And it’s not been good for my social development, as an already awkward person back then i’ve only become increasingly more so. But I kept going back to social media. It would make me anxious to be here but also without it. It would make me angry. Having to interact with people and seeing peoples extreme emotionality. It ruined my mood very often. People were always extremely toxic over the smallest disagreements and would throw extremely severe buzzwords at everyone. Like radical feminists being called genocidal or fascist. Even though I knew I was none of those or some of the other stuff others have called me, it felt incredibly burdensome and tiring to have such serious terms thrown as me and others similar over very small disagreements. Then there’s the threat of doxxing online. It got me so scared from years ago when a friend of mine was doxxed over an anime disagreement. Yes you heard that right. She thought a character in a show was overrated and someone took it upon themselves to doxx her and out her sexuality to her family. Luckily they were accepting though surprised. But the mere fact that stuff like that was becoming more and more common place in the online space to do was frightening. Especially nowadays when i’ve been part of communities regarding much more heavy subjects. The odds are higher and I’m too old. I’m only in my twenties but I feel simply too old for all the drama online. It’s exhausting. Seeing people try to argue over the most insignificant stuff you might say in an afterthought on twitter or on here or wherever. People will find a way to start arguments. Always. And im simply not in that mindset to engage anymore. I can’t. While I’m still exhausted I’ve stopped being anxious in the way where i shake. I’m apathetic largely in my reaction towards others online now. I cannot connect to others anymore. I like some more than others but I don’t trust anyone even the slightest bit anymore. My anxiety is mostly focused around the lack of trust now towards the people, not the actual spaces.
You might say it’s odd for me to say all this, online. It is I guess. I’m not leaving the internet per se. I’m just not addicted anymore, i think? I’m not reliant. And i’m completely fed up with social media. I do not wanna make friends or connections. I do not wanna argue my POV with others anymore. I don’t wanna try. Sometimes it’s nice to just exist without having to justify said existence and I think the online space have become nothing except that, people trying to justify their opinion and feelings and push them onto others. I’m doing it in a way now. You will be my last online interaction. I’m sorry. But you are my favorite account on here and you remind someone from my past. In a positive way.
My mother always say that people online are not a real representation of humans. But I always think to myself that I disagree. I think online, people are their truest selves, without the fear of repercussions in most cases. But peoples true selves make me irritable and anxious. So goodbye social networks.
merry belated christmas btw
This was very insightful and actually gave me quite a bit to think about on my end as well, anon! You've perfectly worded what it means to be chronically online. Not in the way meant to offend, but in the literal sense.
I appreciate the kind words 🥹 and I wish you the best of luck! This sounds like a really good decision and the amount of self reflection you have is gonna do you a lot of good now and later. Best of luck! 💜💜💜
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yieldfruit · 1 year
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hi lovely! I hope you are having a good day and are feeling better. I wanted to ask your opinion on "needing" a man.
I feel oftentimes that I NEED a man because I have financial and romantic desires. In the same breath, I am very reliant on and secure in Christ. He has provided my every need.
My parents often taught financial and emotional independence: keeping some money separate in marriage, etc.
I do not agree with them. I kind of want to relax and trust and relinquish control in this area when it is time for me to get married. I want very much to live dependent on man within the covenant of marriage. I feel like I *need* a man to live the life I want to live (manage cost of living, have a family, etc.)
With your experience is this unwise?
The way I see marriage is two become one and you share everything- heartache, joys, finances, intimacy, trust, love, what have you. It's truly leaving and cleaving to your spouse. You have two separate people in the sense of personality, perhaps hobbies, and whatever- but you come together and enjoy one another while still being who you are as your own person. I cannot imagine not trusting my spouse financially, what is mine is his and vice versa. I have no qualms about sharing finances and income, it would feel odd to me to not do so like I didn't trust them. Maybe I am looking at this differently than others, but to me, in marriage I desire full shared trust in every area, emotionally, spiritually, physically, financially. I also believe in having wisdom and discretion financially, so I wouldn't go spend money for the sake of it or make poor financial decisions, but confer with my spouse on big purchases. Just as women do not want to be used for their bodies, men do not want to be used financially- it's debasing one another to do so. A godly man will be a provider for his family (1 Timothy 5:8), but it doesn't mean women cannot work either (just not at the expense of their families or hiring other people to raise their children when they themselves are the best candidate to raise their children) and it doesn't mean that a man has to be a huge earner- Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife. Proverbs 17:1. I am personally attracted to men who have done well in the sense of having a decent career, but I could care less about being super wealthy, it means more to me that he is utilizing the giftings and skills he has and providing for his family. I am not attracted to laziness as for me that signifies poor decision making and a lack of self-control.
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noretreatnancy · 2 years
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omg you know them all SO WELL. may i have a nancy n max ramble??
Talking about the two of them literally makes me feel insane because there’s like sooo much potential for an incredible relationship between them but the writers barely even let them talk… like of the older kids, Nancy is the one most able to understand Max’s feeling of guilt and loss and anger at herself. Like there’s a reason Vecna brought Nancy back to the place of Barb’s death, that event has haunted her and shaped every aspect of her character since she was sixteen. Like you want to talk about lashing out and pushing people away? Nancy’s been in that exact place. The thing that she has that Max doesn’t is somewhere to point that pain. Max luring Vecna in season 4 is like. A total mirror of Nancy luring the demagorgan in season 1. Like what Steve is to Dustin, I want Nancy to be to Max. That scene where she’s helping Nancy saw off the shotgun, they’re working together, they’re fighting back…. Idk I just think that giving them that kind of bind could’ve been so powerful on screen.
And they’re so similar, both kind of emotionally neglected and self reliant, but they handle it in such different ways. Nancy became Perfect Girl, perfect grades perfect boyfriend perfect college application. But the whole time she was feeling lonely and trapped in that role, until she chose to let those things go to pursue the person she really wants to be. Meanwhile Max became prickly and defensive, because if you don’t let anyone in they can’t ever hurt you or leave you. But she was also lonely and isolated by her own coping mechanisms, which is why it’s so incredible that she’s able to have those strong bonds with Lucas and El and the rest of the group.
And I think that they would call each other in their bullshit too. Like Max is very blunt and tell it like it is, if anyone could make Nancy stop and examine how her trauma effects her choices, it would be Max. And Nancy would never have let Max get away with slowly slipping away like the boys did, because god knows if anyone knows how to wiggle into places they aren’t wanted it’s ace reporter/#1 town snoop Nancy Wheeler.
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disorderly · 1 year
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Its been said before, but I'll always hold a specific hatred for the idea that you should never leave a loved one behind. That there's shame or guilt associated with giving up on someone you love. That, no matter what the circumstances are, there is always a connection worth fighting for.
My dad would tell me after so many arguments growing up that he'd still show up in hell for me, and I found comfort in those words. As if no matter how terrible I was, no matter how terrible he thought I was, there was always someone who'd save me at my lowest point. What kid wouldn't? Who doesn't long to hear that someone has their back even in their darkest moments? But I felt comfort in it, even after he beat me down so far emotionally that picking up the pieces myself was hardly plausible. I felt that I was truly the terrible person my dad told me I was. That I should be grateful to be so vile of a person, but have someone there to fight for me despite it. And the only reason I felt dumb enough to believe he'd actually show up in hell for me every time he promised was because I was too young to realize he was my hell.
I started to associate love with a specific kind of forgiveness that has no limits. I created this idea in my head that most people who have gone through trauma have. It screamed love and abuse are two sides of the same coin. It screamed that without something to hate about yourself, there is no one else to pick you up. You're born broken, disgusting for every innocent mistake you make. And that you should kiss the sweet ass of anyone who will take you because no matter how much they remind you that you're broken, they're still willing to show up in hell for you. It was the only way to be towards others, too. If you'd show up in hell for me even though I'm unworthy, I must do the same for you no matter how cruel the things you say are. I adopted this guilt surrounding any sort of hatred I felt towards my dad. I felt guilty for hating him, because if at my worst, he'd show up in hell for me....then what's it say about me, if I no longer showed up for him? If I can be awful, terrible, a bad child...but be forgiven..? Well, that must mean he can be twice as bad and I too should show up and forgive him.
I had to start thinking, was it worth it? Who broke me in the first place? Is a child really born broken and bad....or is it the parent that instills that idea in them...and then tries to carry it out like they're some sort of saving grace in the end when they pick their child back up? Why break down what you're going to save? Well, it leaves someone reliant... and too guilty to leave. But would I want a man who has spent my whole life destroying me to suddenly turn around and decide it was time to defend me? No. Hate me for saying I'd rather stand in hell by myself, but I've realized I've been doing it all my life anyway. And don't cry to me when I don't show up in hell for you, because I'd rather feel guilty than spend time saving the person who destroyed me.
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indulgentia · 1 year
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Enneagram Types 
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Tyᴩᴇ 1  -  Tʜᴇ  Rᴇꜰᴏʀᴍᴇʀ Perfectionists, responsible, fixated on improvement.
 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀People of this personality type are essentially looking to make things better, as they think nothing is ever quite good enough. This makes them perfectionists who desire to reform and improve; idealists who strive to make order out of the omnipresent chaos.
 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Ones have a fine eye for detail. They are always aware of the flaws in themselves, others and the situations in which they find themselves. This triggers their need to improve, which can be beneficial for all concerned, but which can also prove to be burdensome to both the One and those who are on the receiving end of the One's reform efforts.
 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The One's inability to achieve the perfection they desire feeds their feelings of guilt for having fallen short, and fuels their incipient anger against an imperfect world. Ones, however, tend to feel guilty about their anger. Anger is a "bad" emotion, and Ones strive sincerely and wholeheartedly to be "good." Anger is therefore vigorously repressed from consciousness, bursting forth in occasional fits of temper, but usually manifesting in one of its many less obvious permutations - impatience, frustration, annoyance and judgmental criticality. For this reason, Ones can be difficult to live with, but, on the high side, they tend to be loyal, responsible and capable partners and friends.
 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Ones are serious people; they tend to be highly principled, competent and uncompromising. They follow the rules and expect others to do so as well. Because they believe so thoroughly in their convictions, they are often excellent leaders who can inspire those who follow them with their own vision of excellence. Reform movements are frequently spearheaded by Ones.
 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Ones are often driven and ambitious, and are sometimes workaholics. But whatever their professional involvement, they are definitely active, practical people who get things done. They are natural born organizers, listmakers who finish everything on the list, the last one to leave the office, the first one to return, industrious, reliable, honest and dutiful.
 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The relentlessness of their pursuit of the ideal can make Ones tense people who have a hard time relaxing and who unnecessarily deny themselves many of the harmless pleasures of life. They tend to be emotionally repressed and uncomfortable with expressing tender feelings; they generally see emotionality as a sign of weakness and lack of control. They are seldom spontaneous. They have multiple interests and talents however; they are self-reliant and seldom run out of things to do.
 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Ones are often intelligent and independent and can easily mistake themselves for Fives, but unlike Fives, Ones are primarily people of action, not thought. Ones tend to worry and are prone to anxiety and can sometimes mistype as Sixes, but they are far less affiliative than Sixes and their standards are not reached by seeking consensus with a group. Finally, the relentless pursuit of perfection can take its toll and lead to depression. At such times, a One can mistype as a Four. But Fours have a tendency towards self-indulgence whereas Ones are self-denying. Fours are emotionally expressive; Ones are emotionally constrained.
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