Fiona_Singer wow. Thanks for your throughout explanation. Well, such mindset might be deeply rooted in those societies

    Morbideus Well, there are a lot. But obvious examples are in the voting list that use energy stone

      Sigheti Probably the FL is saint-born. They'll forgive such ML despite his betrayal and wrongdoing.

        TheCabbageLu In addition to Cantiara's suggestions (which I agree with), the following have MLs that are not jerks (maybe cold, but at least not as blatantly abusive as some of the recently-released novels). Most are not slice of life though:

        My Dad is the Galaxy's Prince Charming
        If the Deep Sea Forgets You
        The Beautiful Time With You (but the translator is MIA)
        Fox Life

        If you are interested in some stories that are not on this site, do let me know.

          TheCabbageLu I agree. Some don’t seem to understand the difference between a nice, compromising character or a character that gets abused. Which I understand could be used in a story as well (for example, escaping a toxic relationship). But - in my opinion - these relationships shouldn’t be portrayed as the ultimate romances.

          ace_cap i've read the first novel you recommend. It was so hilarious and funny.

          Well, ML being cold isn't a problem as long as he is not abusive

            Pizza To attract readers sometimes the author need to add some spice in his story

              here's a few translated webnovels not mentioned here already -from this website(there are other websites where you can find more stories with ml's who aren't total assholes)
              Trial Marriage Husband: Need to Work Hard
              Lady Cultivator

              and here's another that may or may not be what you are looking for(the ml doesn't cheat on fl and doesn't beat her, he's still problematic in other ways. despite that the story listed below was an enjoyable read)
              Empress of Another World

                TheCabbageLu Hey there, have you read Be My Strength or its sequel, The President's Man? No jerky ML, and it's realistic romance.

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                  i want to add rebirth of strongest empress to the list

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