What are some old stories of women who had self-destructive relationships?

Maybe it's to show the harsh realities and challenges women faced in certain times. Such stories could raise awareness or be cautionary tales.

One story could be about a person who wished for unlimited wealth from a genie. But soon, they realized that all their relationships became shallow as people only wanted to be around them for their money. They lost the true friends they had before and became very lonely.

The book 'Come As You Are' by Emily Nagoski is a great one. It focuses on women's sexual well - being, debunking myths and providing practical advice on understanding one's own sexuality. It's available in many libraries for free borrowing.

One story could be about a young woman who met her partner at a college event. They started as friends, sharing common interests in art. As time passed, they grew closer and finally confessed their love for each other. Another young woman might have a story of a long - distance relationship. She had to deal with the challenges of not seeing her partner often, but they overcame it through regular video calls and surprise visits.

Here are a few recommendations for self-destructive novels that lean towards the main character (closed): 1. "The Narcissist": The male lead has paranoia and schizophrenia. He is suspected to have a tendency to self-destruct. 2. "Devil's Body Tempering": The male lead, Pei Chuan, was self-abased and introverted. The story showed his tendency to self-destruct. 3. Floating City: The male protagonist has a tendency to self-destruct. The plot describes his psychological state and struggles. 4. The male protagonist was rescued from the ice coffin in the secluded mountain and fell in love with a woman whose appearance was completely destroyed. The male protagonist showed a tendency to self-destruct. 5. "Counterattack by the Supporting Female Lead: I've been tricked to death by the System": The male lead has a tendency to self-destruct. The story describes his psychological state and struggle. Please note that the novels recommended above may contain some sadistic and dark elements, so readers should be careful when reading them.

Scarlett O'Hara in 'Gone with the Wind' is a self - made woman in a sense. She has to take charge of her family's plantation during the Civil War and Reconstruction era. She is resourceful and uses her wits to survive and try to rebuild her family's fortune. Although she has her flaws, her determination to make something of herself in a difficult situation is notable.

One young woman joined a volunteer group. Through helping others in need, she realized her passion for social work. She saw the impact she could make on people's lives and decided to study social work in college. This self - discovery changed her career path and also made her more empathetic towards others.

There is a story of a woman who was at a party and a man was being overly aggressive towards her. She used her body weight and balance to throw the man off when he tried to force himself on her. She then ran out of the room and informed the authorities. This story shows that even without formal self - defense training, using basic physical principles can be effective in self - defense. Women should know that they have the strength within them to protect themselves in various situations.

Yes, there can be ethical concerns. In such relationships in stories, power dynamics often come into play. An older man may have more life experience, financial resources, or social influence, which could potentially lead to an imbalance. For example, in some stories, the young woman might be pressured into a relationship due to the allure of the older man's status. However, not all such relationships are unethical. If both parties are truly in love, respect each other's boundaries, and have equal say in the relationship, it can be different. But society often views these relationships with a more critical eye because of the potential for exploitation.

There's a story of a woman who had an abortion because she wasn't in a stable financial or emotional place to raise a child. She struggled with the decision but ultimately believed it was the right one for her future.