Twilight Obsession

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a HUGE Twilight fan. I read all the books in one week and then re-read them again because I just couldn't get enough! I have never read anything that I just couldn't put down and I love to read. Reading allows you to see anything you want to see in your own mind, and you are able to absorb yourself into the story in a way that movies can't. When Twilight was made into a movie, I was ecstatic! I loved the movie, but most will agree it could never compete with the book.
Last night, I went to the premier of New Moon, the second installment in the series. To say the least, it blew Twilight out of the water! Amazing! I won't say anymore right now. Just go see it! You will be surprised!
Guys, and some girls, just don't understand the phenomenon of Twilight. What is it about the books that have everyone in the whole world reading them, rushing out to see the movies at midnight, and people obsessing over it all, no matter their age, race, or nationality? I'll break it down for you....
Bella is the main character. If I had to sum her up, according to the books, I would say she is plain, clumsy, but intelligent, and a little more grown up for her age. She has never seen herself as anything special, nor has anyone else. She moves to Forks to live with her dad and meets Edward. He is devastatingly handsome, rich, intellectual, good at everything he does, AND he likes Bella. But he is also a vampire who will live forever at 17.
Most women can easily relate to Bella. We all tend to knit-pick everything about ourselves. We have an easier time believing our faults, then believing ourselves to be good enough for someone as perfect as Edward. Edward is what every girl wants, but will never have....Perfection. He is utterly devoted to her in every way. He thinks she is everything that she feels about him. Plus, there is that rush of danger about him. You know, he could kill her at any second, but loves her enough that he can control the overwhelming desire he lives with to suck her dry!
Girls live in a fantasy world when it comes to relationships. They believe that romance should be like Romeo & Juliet, or even Gone with the Wind. They want perfection, yet they will never find themselves perfect. They want undying love and adoration, yet they find they are wishy-washy at times (especially when a warm blooded new friend with killer abs, tan skin, and a great sense of humor shows up, even if he is a werewolf). Edward is patient and protective. His only concern in life is Bella and keeping her safe. He does not ditch her to go hang out with his buddies, or grow tired of her for the moment so he quits calling and texting. He's never told her that she's anything but beautiful to him, even when she thinks the opposite. Everything he does is for her and for her safety now that she's been exposed to his world. Edward always leaves the ball in Bella's court to decide if she wants to be with him or not.
Once Jacob comes along in New Moon, he is there for Bella when Edward is not. They form a beautiful friendship that is tested over and over. No matter how Bella feels for Edward, she can't help but love Jacob. Through out the rest of the books we see a struggle between the two sides, both Edward and Jacob fighting for her affections, and Bella staying neutral because of her two different loves for them. Two hot guys fighting over you. Girls like that, too!
In the reality of our world, a man like Edward Cullen just does not exist! We can dream all we want to, but no drop dead gorgeous vampire is going to drive you off into the sunset in his silver Volvo. In my reality, it's some guy who is nothing to write home about or he's good-looking, but extremely vain, drives a vehicle that he makes monthly payments on, and isn't really all that into you....because he has several others that he is also into and must spread the love! The things he cares the most about in life are usually gas powered or the person he sees when he looks in the mirror. You are easily disposable to him because he doesn't really care if you are a winning ticket of a girlfriend. He needs his freedom and doesn't want to be tied down or serious with anyone. He has no priorities in life besides his day to day events or his weekend activities.
Blah! I'd rather not even waste my time. I'm over it all! Give me my books any day!
So if this is how I feel about it all, then I can only imagine how other girls/women feel. Do we put unrealistic expectations on men? Yes. Are we wrong for doing it? No. I think Edward sounds a hell of a lot better than the douche bag I described above. And here is the big kicker: Every girls Edward doesn't have to look or have the same qualities as Edward Cullen. I think a girl has to look inside herself and decide what is important to her in life and hope and dream for someone who has the same passions. That is what I think would allow someone to find that perfect guy. He doesn't have to be perfect to the world, just perfect to her.
Robert Pattinson, who plays Edward in the movies, is gorgeous and I ADORE him. I would not have a problem if a guy that looked like him wanted to be my Edward. But I like a different type of guy, too. And I'd take a new Camaro over a Volvo anyday, but that is beside the point. My Edward would be required to do all the things I like to do, instead of me changing my interests for the things he likes all the time. Not that I wouldn't be willing to do the things he likes, but it has to be give and take. He also would definitely need to be more of a man, and less of a fan. Ponder on that one.
I think I got off the subject a little, but hopefully this explains why "we" love Twilight. It certainly helps that Edward and Jacob are smokin’ hot in the movies, but would you expect anything less? NO! They just add to the fantasy a little bit more in my opinion!
And my final note to add to this: Team Edward! I would sacrifice the cold any day for him!