Mike tells Will he exchanges letters with El cause she’s his gf. Later mike throws El’s letter (about becoming a “superhero”) in the trash. Then Mike explains to Will, that he had a fight with El (and he probably can’t mend his romantic relationship with her).
during that prior fight: Mike says he “ cares” for El. And El responds that he “CARES” but doesn’t love her- and can’t even say it out loud to her or in his letters . Instead his letters say “from mike” . Even the flowers he got her had a card that says “from mike”. Mike then tries changing the subject (of him not loving her) by saying El is important to him and a “superhero”. El then says “not anymore” to mike’s offiscation. El later sends Mike the letter about re-becoming a “superhero” (she signs the letter “from el”- probably symbolically showing their relationship is probably over). Which is why mike then throws the superhero letter into the trash.
Mike wonders why he couldn’t say he loved El to her face (before she left). Will says to Mike it’s hard to “say how you really feel” about people you “CARE” about because they may not like the “TRUTH”. On one hand it could reflect Will’s fear. But it also reflects Mike’s fear of admitting to El he doesn’t romantically love her-because It’s something she wouldn’t like.
After mike threw out el’s letter , Mike states the “TRUTH” is he misses Will and was worrying too much about El.
Brenner later tells EL “superheroes’ are stuff of fairytales and the “TRUTH” is not that simple, and she cannot hide from the “truth” any longer (even if it freightens her). Aka - (symboliically) the “truth” El doesn’t want to face is that Mike doesn’t “love” her romantically and her trying to become a “superhero” again won’t change that “truth”. which was earlier illustrated by Mike throwing out her “superhero” letter . In s3 -4: we see mike/EL dating eachother but both are called out for lying to one another (their whole romance is the antithesis of “truth”-but instead lies.)
Will asks if mike is angry at him, cause he stopped “talking” to him. Then Will mentions how mike and El share letters (and mike barely talks to him). But Lucas says he’d rather “talk” to Max and doesn’t want a letter (paralleling how Mike threw El’s letter away so he could “talk” to Will). Mike literally throws the letter in the trash like a basketball (to parallel lucas further).
Both pairings had a falling out between seasons. lucas says to max “it’s like you’re not even here anymore”. And Mike says “I don’t know maybe I feel I lost you”. Max/Will take the blame for the fallingout. But Lucas/mike correct them and take responsibility.
After this Lucas says he didn’t loose Max ,but he just wasn’t using his eyes to see what was infront of him. dustin: the world is full of the most obvious things that no one by anychance ever observes. Lucas to max : “But i SEE YOU NOW” . cough oh look at byler staring at eachother.
Not to mention Will getting the courage to eventually show the painting to mike… is almost a loose parallel to the letters. So for byler the painting may spur a “talk” about the “truth” of their feelings. A piece of paper can only mean so much. But if the painting said “love Will” that would be a nice touch too.
It seems like mike and Will are almost contrasting. Mike can’t say he loves El even in letters. And Will seems like he’s about to confess any minute to mike (and his painting may symbolize his romantic love for mike).
Also another very obvious byler hint:
They fight in an arcade (cough a place they used to hangout together). Will says “what about us?” Which initially alarms Mike. Then when Will brings up how they haven’t been talking ,but mike sends el letters . Mike uses the excuse that she’s his girlfriend. And again Will says “and us?” . And mike quickly states they’re “friends”. Will is this close to calling out their relationship. I swear. And Mike protested too much. XD
Also don’t get me started on how robin mentions a movie (dr zhigiago) and says its about “doomed love” - and then we see the m*leven fight. The film has a subplot about 2 siblings having the same love interest. Heck Yuri even yells about his brother taking his wife. Like ok. Suspish. And no I don’t think the “doomed love ” is the queer ship -like it usually is.
why? well robin mentions vickie and not being able to confess. Then right after robin shows the “doomed love” video to Steve. But Steve said earlier to robin. She doesn’t have to worry about confessing to Vickie cause she’s clearly queer like robin. So does Will have nothing to worry about cause mike’s also lgbt?hmm
My opinion:
Mike is still processing his complex feelings but … my oblivious son will eventually get there eventually. Honestly wouldn’t surprise me if Will confessing to mike is what makes mike finally realize his feelings for Will.
(you can also make your own and go through them when you feel down)
I made these self concept affs but in rule form so you can affirm authority over your subconcious and it helps build confidence as well as letting your subconcious know that you are the boss!
1. I get whatever I want
2. My manifestions come in a week MAXIMUM! nothing more than that
3. My self concept is perfect
4. Nothing can come in the way of my manifestations. They're mine.
5. Manifesting is the easiest thing to do
6. Breathing gives me my results
7. Whenever I think of what I want, it comes to me immediately
8. I never get doubts, only immediate results
9. I do not chase, I attract. Whatever belongs to me finds me
10. I always get full, visible ideal results no matter what. It was just meant to be that way
me: *calls myself a writer*
also me: *doesn't write anything*
everyone else:
INTELLIGENCE SKILLS AFFIRMATION
~ i have infinite knowledge, i have a succesful mind, i always have the answer for everything, i have the mindset of a winner
~ i have an exceptional focus and concentration and high self-control, i enjoy of an amazing mind clarity
~ i can learn tons of new skills and talents easily and effortlessly, my ability to be the best in whatever i do is so powerful
~ i have a fast learning ability, insanely good memory and i can understand easily the most complex topics
~ everyone is fascinated by my talents and capacities, i am the most brilliant genius
~ i am extremely clever, my intelligence level is absolutely amazing, my brain is the most sophisticated machine
~ i am the smartest human on earth, my capacity and abilities are incredibly powerful
~ my intelligence increases exponentially all the time, my brain capacity surpass its limit
~ i have a genius mindset, i have a supernatural intelligence, i always use my brain to its fullest
~ i manifest the best potential of my skills, i am constantly improving myself to the best version
~ i am unique and original, i have an endless creativity and i master everything i do with perfection
*wistful sigh*
If I wanted to read something that read like tropey fanfiction then I would just.. read tropey fanfiction... for free. I'm not an affluent white women who can waste money on bad books if I buy a book I want it to be good or at least enjoyable.
Anyway this Twitter thread by NK Jemisin is all I care about
i easily get everything i want in life.
i always get what i want and better.
i manifest my desires quickly and easily.
i am a master manifestor.
i get everything i desire instantly.
everything always works in my favor.
The world revolves around me.
i can be,do and have anything i want.
i am the main character.
i am the only creator of my reality.
i am in full control of everything and everyone in my reality.
everything and everyone conforms my every desire instantly.
i have everything i desire and more.
All my desires are mine and here right now.
i never chase after what's already mine.
my desires shows up in my 3d extremely fast.
manifesting is always easy & instant for me.
my 3d instantly reflects my desires.
my 3d always conforms my every desires.
i am always in the state of wish fulfilled.
my self concept is perfect and strong.
For me, everything is possible and easy.
i am god, my manifestations are inevitable.
nothing can ruin my manifestations.
my imagination is the only real reality.
i easily dwell in my imagination.
i know my 3d is only the reflection of my 4d.
i am free from fears,doubts and worries.
i only have positive thoughts.
my physical reality only reflects my desires.
my life is rigged in my favor.
only good things and miracles happen to me.
i deserve only the best in everything.
i have healthy self esteem.
i believe in myself and trust myself.
i am absolutely limitless and powerful.
i am perfect and flawless.
everything about my life is perfect.
i am extremely confident and fearless.
i love myself unconditionally.
i am highly favoured,loved and respected.
i always win and succeed at everything i do.
i am smart,intelligent and talented.
i am extremely wealthy and rich.
my negative and intrusive thoughts never manifest.
negativity and failure does not exist for me.
my mental and physical health is always top tier.
i am the most prettiest and beautiful girl ever.
every time you compare yourself to another person you lose your power and give it to others.
be aware of your own value
the value you give to others, give to yourself multiplied!
if there is something you don't like about yourself try to change it from compassion and self-love, don't judge yourself for it, we all have the ability to change
recognize that comparing yourself with other people is something negative and prevents you from growing and evolving
you are the main character of your life, no one else, that's why it doesn't matter if you "believe" that someone else is more handsome or smarter than you, it's not, it's you, because it's your life, think about this every time you compare yourself
recognize when these thoughts come to your mind and focus in turn on something positive, something good about your day or something you like about yourself
don't compare chapter 20 of a person with chapter 3 of your life
focus on learning and not comparing yourself
turn comparison into admiration
be aware of the damage you are doing to yourself when you do this
write down everything you like about yourself and everything you would like to have or be
practice self-love every day, treat yourself with love
focus on you and your growth not on what others do
focus on what you like about yourself and not on what you don't-
recognize that you are the main character of your life, the life you are living right now is only lived by you so it doesn't matter how other people are or how they live their life, it doesn't hurt you, focus on you and your growth, you are unique and valuable you don't have to be like anyone else
some ways to practice self-love ( i will write another post on this)
forgive yourself
take care of your physical and mental health
avoid toxic people
connect to your feminine energy and make rest a priority when you need it
use positive affirmations every day
talk to yourself and treat yourself with love
do things that make you proud of you
post that i recommend you if you found this one useful 🤍
something that annoys me is when media reviewers or theorists review stranger things and talk around Byler like it’s the plague. it’s either mentioned super briefly (as if it’s not an important plot point when it literally is) or they pretend those scenes are something else (will being insecure, lonely, traumatised ect). it’s honestly worrying how people dedicated to analysing shows are so quick to diminish and ignore queer plot points, especially when those plot points are vital to the characters and story. it’s dishonest journalism in service of heteronormative mind frames. they’re either too ignorant to acknowledge queer characters or they’re too scared to potentially upset homophobic film bros and make themselves look ‘invalid’ for ‘making everything gay’. queer stories and queer theories are just as valid as the rest. im tired of being called delusional for wanting equal representation and respect.
Oh nothing, just making a list of a FEW things that women could STOP doing that would benefit us as a whole:
Stop shaving.
Stop wearing makeup.
Stop wearing high heels.
Stop dieting to conform to narrow body standards.
Stop engaging in beauty treatments that cause discomfort or pain.
Stop wearing restrictive clothing designed to accentuate or display your body for others.
Stop spending excessive time or money on beauty products that reinforce capitalist and patriarchal beauty ideals.
Stop apologizing for taking up space or being assertive.
Stop modifying your behavior to seem “agreeable” or “soft-spoken.”
Stop internalizing blame for male violence or harassment.
Stop allowing media or advertising to define what makes you valuable or attractive.
Stop suppressing anger or passion to appear more “acceptable.”
Stop adhering to expectations to be “naturally” maternal or nurturing.
Stop avoiding leadership roles out of fear of being labeled “bossy” or “intimidating.”
Stop hiding your intelligence, knowledge, or ambitions to protect others’ egos.
Stop centering romantic relationships or marriage as the main goal in life.
Stop accepting unpaid emotional labor or domestic tasks as your responsibility.
Stop supporting brands or companies that exploit or objectify women.
Stop tolerating “locker room talk” or other forms of sexist humor.
Stop staying silent about harassment or abuse to “keep the peace.”
Stop engaging in self-criticism that is rooted in society’s standards rather than your own values.
But of course, you don’t have to stop. Make that choice if you want… Just be sure to make that choice far the fuck away from me. XOXO 💋