Ji Hye

Probably. If I remembered it correctly, they got together when she was on her 2nd yr. That's it keep getting on my mind on her mother's advice on don't shop with empty stomach". Its been 2 years since she broke up with ZGD, but her entering into a new relationship was still not the right time? Because sometimes you can't think rational when your too focus on your pain.

Yeah. Probably that's also the reason I can't totally hate FXW. Like I want to see the good in him because of their child.

I totally agree on Rose on the separation as its not good for the child growing with a parents arguing. She will grow up in an environment without love. But being the child's father is totally different.

Probably I want to see the child's perspective that "I was born out of love".

I respect all of your opinions.

Its just that, in my case, I want to be fair for both of them. I want to learn from them on "what went wrong"?

I'm not actually blaming her. I want to to be fair to both of them.

Yeah. Its just that we don't have the same interpretation.

As an audience, I can see his lies. But if I were in Rose shoe, I don't.

Good if you don't see that in your surroundings. Lots of women live like that because of culture and values.

Compare to 2013 scenarios in the drama, woman empowerment is being recognized but until now lots of women still struggle.

That's why I love this drama as it give me real life lessons. That a woman can be whatever she wants to be. It won't be easy, but I love how Rose fight for it.

Lucky for those who can see those red-flags from the beginning.

You and @vlees opinions have a point, but I really want to be objective about FXW. I don't find him really bad. Because if I were in Rose shoe, I don't want to hate the father of my child as it will affect the child. I love it how they end it in mature way for the sake of the child.

I'm not blaming Rose. I just want to be objective. My point is, she also made a mistake on not telling about her past beforehand. Because, for some, security in a relationship means telling the past because some tend to be jealous or insecure if they don't know everything about their girlfriend or boyfriend past. In FXW case, he reacted badly instead of addressing it properly.

I am firm that whatever mistakes that a girl do, boy have no right to control or manipulate her. Mistake does not justify violence or abuse.

As for the stalking, I don't actually see it as stalking but I find it taking initiative to get the girl. In some cases, we find it appealing if we like the guy. Its just if the girl doesn't like the boy it felt being harassed.

In reality, boys find ways to get the girl.

I don't really hate FXW. In a way, Rose was also at fault. He was okay from the start until he met ZGD. It just that FXW reacted badly. ( I don't agree on him being controlling but I don't see them addressing the "problem" like Su and Zheng Hua are doing).

Some couples "opposite attracts" work, but for some it doesn't. Rose and FXW cultures and values are so different. Sometimes, difference is okay as it compliment each other. But in Rose and FXW, it doesn't.

I can't say the relationship was wrong because it brought Tai Chu.

Rose represent most of the women. Giving it all before giving up.

Tai Chu is so cute

Ahh yahhh

Ohhhh? PJM gonna die?

ZGD @ episode 28? Is he the end game? Or for closure?

Ahhh. The waiting game.

Why do I feel that meeting ZDG with FXW seems to confirm that she’s still affected? The hand 🧐

Totally agree

I'm really waiting for Lin Yi.

So far, the drama is very relatable.

I really want to see if the story will let me see on how can we really measure that "your stomach is full enough to go shopping"? Is it time? Closure with the past?

P.S.
Shine Brighter is on rewind.

The love between the first guy was so romantic. They did both love each other but their priorities doesn't meet.

My impression during their first meeting after the so many years, it was necessary. Some people need closure from their first love, some don't. For Rose, she need it. I think the pain that Rose felt was normal as there was no proper closure. I can feel her while she's on taxi. I know it still early to say but I think he missed his chance. Seriously, "one plane ticket away".

As for the 2nd guy, it was good until it was rushed. Too early to judge as I am still on Episode 20, and waiting where their relationship will lead on.

I know it's early to give my thoughts about this drama, but I still want to do it as I might forgot it.