I'm aware of how much Paypal takes when you transfer money to people, but how about when I'm buying something online? Does it still take a cut? Sorry if this mught be a dumb question, will appreciate any info on this.
i'm f22 and have tried deleting the app (insta) which works for a few days but when the time comes that i need to post something. i doomscroll for 4 hours before i even realize it. it feels like shit after. just mentally drained and i can't get myself to work. i get sleepy and groggy. just deleted it again today. it's starting to affect my energy levels, hence work performance. it's even harder since my work is related to creating content and i'm a freelancer.
can anyone suggest anything, it can be an app that will restrict me but i need something without subscription. i wish there was an off switch for reels/short form videos so that i can still connect with my friends without getting distracted.
I'm getting older so I'm tired of the cliche romantic scenes/plots. I'm craving for some slow burn, realistic tension between ml and fl. Scenes that are not cliche, not overacting, or too on-the-nose flustered expressions. I want some lingering stares, poker face, helping/caring for the other person without making it a big deal or unnoticed. Friends to lovers. To give you an idea of what I'm looking for, I've listed down my top fav kdramas and why I like them. You can also use this as a recommendation list if you don't know some of these:
- Twinkling Watermelon - the time travel plot is very interesting in itself but even more was the chemistry between all the characters! Whether is was romantic, relative, sibling, it felt charming, natural, and humorous without it feeling cringey and over the top. Looooved the chemistry of the second lead couple so much!
- 18 again - love this for the same reasons i love twinkling watermelon haha.
- Twenty five twenty one - the friends to lovers feels very natural, it's a slowburn. the fl was a bit animated, but it was entertaining and not cringey. the female friendship plot also sold me, i love a drama that also shows interesting plot lines for side characters.
- Cheese in the Trap - this one is bit unique since it's a psychological romance. it's an enemies to lovers but not the playful banter type. it's a more of the unsettling misjudgement between the fl and ml; it's realistic. so the transition from that to romance chemistry was very interesting to witness. i also loveeee the second ml chemistry with fl haha. again, love the story arc of the side characters.
- Fight for My Way - this is not set in school but the friends to lovers trope here is just perfect mix of slow burn, comedy, and romance. chemistry and tension is 10/10.
Extra ones:
These are just honorable mentions coz I did enjoy them but they're not my top fav orrr i i have watched them when i was a kid so they have a special place in my heart:
- True Beauty - loved the casts and the world building especially coz i did read the webtoon before. entertaining to watch but the fl was too dense and animated sometimes while the ml was too robotic. it was still cute tho haha
- Weak Hero - yes this is not romance but the friendship chemistry of the guys (bromance) reminded me of the female friendship in 2521 and i loooved it. the acting is very realistic, loved every second.
- Weightlifting fairy Kim Bok Joo - friends to lovers and really cute banter. the boyish fl and annoying ml was so entertaining to watch. acting is more on the animated side.
- The Heirs - the banter was cute and demure; slow burn.>! a poor girl being in an elite school and in the same house as the rich ml definitely added some tension.!<
- Secret Garden - the enemies to lovers trope was so comedic on top of the tomboy fl and rich egotistic ml. especially with the >!body swap!<. acting is more animated. also a slowburn.
If you have any recommendations that is not set in high school or is not a kdrama BUT ticks the chemistry box, please feel free to recommend!! I need that good chemistry tension over anything really <3 Thank you!