anybody notice the load of fuss made about a BOOK. books aren't real. neither are vampires or werewolves. Edward doesn't exist and Bella just happens to want to cook and clean for her father. Stephanie meyer has CREATED these characters from her IMAGINIATION. The only truth in all of the books would be the weather, the music and the extracts from wuthering heights.
I love twilight, and yeah i probably am a twi-hard, fan-pire or whatever you wanna call it (team jacob guys!) however that doesn't mean i want to analyse the fantasy books I read. I quit my Alevel english class for exactly that reason- books are for ENTERTAINMENT NOT TRUTH.
hell, nobody goes around saying that Doctor Who is totally unreal cause the tardis is bigger on the inside.

Good lord are they reading WAY too much into detail? But here is my response anyways. The thing about the story is their love is so strong that it becomes the reason for their existence, their life has a fire that they could have never known without each other. Also! Edward is supposed to be like he was MADE for her thats why he is perfect to her (not to mention she is perfect in his eyes as well). And she IS like a porcelain doll because she is human and the point is that our lives are so fragile and short! Not only that but he is terrified of something happening to her. MAYBE if this person had bothered to read the other books they would see the character development, instead of reading the first with a predetermined view. OK im done =)

hum... remember person who wrote this article for Glamour... IT'S JUST A BOOK! oh and in case you forgot it's FICTIONAL BOOK! any twat who takes any of it seriously is just that a twat...

the author wrote the article for Glamour. The point of the article was to tell girls to realize that Twilight IS Fiction and not get too wrapped up into it because not every guy out there is "perfect" and it's not healthy to wrap your whole life around one guy.

I don't know why everyone is getting so worked up ... it's a blog/article for a magizine. They get paid to write their opinions. You can read it, but you don't have to like it or agree with it. But don't bash the author just because they have their own thoughts.

I can understand most of the writers points if shes just read Twilight, but you need to read all of the books to get a full scope of Bella, and everything, Twilight is just the perfect romance thing, she should probably read the rest before judging too harshly...

This article made me a little upset! I think this writer needs to realize that a lot of teenage girls don't have hobbies. I never did! But, I believe she does mention something about liking to cook! And, Bella is a smart girl. That should be obvious! Also, there is a reason all the girls are obsessed with Edward! It is not because he is perfect, because he isn't! It is because he is aVAMPIRE DUH!!! You know, they do kinda have that whole trans thing, where they can get anyone to do whatever they want. Part of his personality here people! AND the part that really got me angry....she says that Bella is too clumsy, like handicapped and that isn't real! Excuse me, but have you ever met someone who just has really bad luck in life, and can't walk without falling over their own two feet. I'll give you an example...ME!!! That is really why i fell in love with this book in the first place. Bella really isn't helpless, but it is nice to have someone there to help you, isn't it! Edward isn't the only one saving people in this book, Bella actually saves Edward, like his soul!!! I think the writer of this article should really read all four books before passing judgement on the Saga. It can really teach people a lot about human nature and compassion, and loyalty! Bella has a mind of her own, and she isn't like all the stupid girls in the world that only think about guys! She actually thinks about an eternal love, and sacrifices a lot to make the important people in her life happy! She is kind and considerate, and patient and compassionate, all the things a real man would want in a companion. That is why Edward and Jacob love her! Okay, I am done venting now!

I really do agree with most of what has been said in this article - Yes, it is just a book, and yes, Bella does have her other hobbies and her friends, but when I read the Twilight series the undying unconditional irrevocable love was all that she became, I think. When discussing Jacob it's important I think that we consider that Bella is also in love with him - obviously not in the same way as Edward, but still. She becomes obsessive and I think they have a point in Glamour magazine that girls shouldn't become completely obsessed with boys in this way, particularly if it sends them into a depression spiral when they're gone, a la New Moon. Love this article, well written, despite the author's non consideration of the following books in the saga.

i have guy friends who brings my girlfriends and I “sandwiches and an array of sodas to choose from.” and it's a book. you don't want readers to read about bella doing homework after school all the time, in every page.

girls who expect their love life to look like bella is living in denial.

Ok Ladies, Edward Cullen makes me swoon, every time he smiles or laughs my heart skips a beat or 3. when I think about Bella Swan kissing or touching him I go green with envy. I dream about Edward Cullen, I dream of dating Edward Cullen. I have read every book in the Twilight Series about 50 times each. I love the series and I love Edward Cullen's and the Cullens in general. Im a 26 year old mum of 1 and I have another baby on the way. I am engaged to be married and although Im TOTALLY infatuated with Edward Cullen and Twilight I can still tell the difference between fiction and non fiction. My fiance knows Im in love with Twilight, and he doesnt care. He is still there next to me regardless of how bad my obsession is... Hmmmm Kinda like Edward and Bella's obsession to each other. Twilight hasnt ruined my life, I havent tried to dress my fiance to be like Edward or made him wear white make up to lighten his skin, or give him the Edward hair style. My Twilight world and my REAL world are two totally seperate things, he knows that and I know that. So that blows your theory right out of the water.

One more thing... YOU ARE RUINING THE SERIES FOR EVERYONE - NO ONE WANTS TO HEAR YOUR OPPINIONS... YOU ARE SPOILING THE MAGIC AND THE SPARK FOR EVERYONE... SO PULL YOUR HEAD IN AND DONT JUDGE THE SERIES TILL YOU HAVE READ THE WHOLE SERIES.

Us Twihards are a group that sticks together... Its like standing infront of a group of Christians and burning the bible... Your bound to get a rebellion and and angry mob with pitch forks chasing you down the street. Dont mess with us or we will mess with you !!!!

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I know that this is fiction but I can see where she’s coming from by analysing this because she does have a lot of valid points..
1)This is completely true! Since she met Edward all she could think of is him and she practically lives for him! Now a lot of you guys have said that she had hobbies when she was with Jacob, but the only reason why she was doing that was to get closer to Edward because she couldn’t let go!
2 and 3) The only guy that is remotely realistic is Jacob, he accepts Bella as she is and treats her like a human being not like some vulnerable doll like Edward does, by the time I got to Eclipse I was so sick of reading about Edward not letting her do what she wanted to do because he was afraid of her safety like going to see Jacob, making her feel bad for wanting to see the one person that actually let her have a life and was there for her when he wasn’t!

That being said I absolutely love these books but even when I was reading these books I saw some of these issues, call me realistic but I guess it’s why I’m team Jacob not team Edward coz he is definitely a more realistic choice in terms of boyfriends haha (and Edward is just annoying!). I think we should respect her opinion, we don’t have to like it but at least she has the guts to say something!

I know that this is fiction but I can see where she’s coming from by analysing this because she does have a lot of valid points..
1)This is completely true! Since she met Edward all she could think of is him and she practically lives for him! Now a lot of you guys have said that she had hobbies when she was with Jacob, but the only reason why she was doing that was to get closer to Edward because she couldn’t let go!
2 and 3) The only guy that is remotely realistic is Jacob, he accepts Bella as she is and treats her like a human being not like some vulnerable doll like Edward does, by the time I got to Eclipse I was so sick of reading about Edward not letting her do what she wanted to do because he was afraid of her safety like going to see Jacob, making her feel bad for wanting to see the one person that actually let her have a life and was there for her when he wasn’t!

That being said I absolutely love these books but even when I was reading these books I saw some of these issues, call me realistic but I guess it’s why I’m team Jacob not team Edward coz I’m being realistic when it comes to men lol. I think we should respect her opinion, we don’t have to like it but at least she has the guts to say something!

oohh pleaseee its a book, what a stupid article !...its NOT real!! please enjoy reading the book and thats it .. stop with those stupid conclusions about bella or edward !! ...the books are amazing, and i loveeed imagine a man like edward !!!

Oi this article has everyone jumping dont it? I like the book. Its writtenwell thats all i care about...

haha, I love that everyone is over analysing the novels! At the end of the day guys, whatever you read is going to be taken at your own individual persception! Ive had many people tell me about an underlying Christian current that is supposed evident throughout the saga but I, as I Christian myself cant see any devote Christian beliefs - only Edwards "old fashioned" romanticisms about the whole marriage and sex thing - I guess there is a bit of the ol' Heaven and Hell etc in there too, but please dont read too much into it.

If you look at Twilight as an amazing piece of writing, there is no need for someones opinions to be right and someone elses to be wrong. Everyone interprets a piece of writing differently and that is what makes Stephanie Meyers such an amazing writer! We all love and loathe it for different reasons!

As much as I have loved reading all the comments, Im a little bit drunk to be taking what was said so seriously (that will also excuse my awful spelling ;)! But yea, enjoy and stick up for what you think! Nothing wrong with being different :D x

ps: Twilight IS bad for MY love life!! I can distiguish between fact and fiction but I want an 'Edward Cullen' in my life - difference being, I know that person doesnt exsist and I am willing to settle for second best lol

I found many things in this book to be deep enough to apply to your everyday values...I guess its in the eyes of the beholder! But I come from a marriage that has a wonderful husband that is willing to do whatever it takes even if it mean self sacrifice to keep me happy in any condition. I see this in Edward and Bella. Hes just trying to protect her from herself and any other outside threats and she just wants to be with him and make him happy. People turn to the bible in their times of need and some may take that too literally but I think coming from another persons perspective we could all stand to learn some new things on life even if they are fictitious.

i think that the article writer made a few valid points...

but, i found twilight as an escape from the real world, a place to pretend that things can be perfect, a place where i could wish and dream that that was really how life and love work. Did i carry that into the real world, of course not. Obviously i still wished and dreamed that i could find someone to be my Edward or my Jacob, but anyone in their right mind and has even a slice of common sense knows that that isn't going to happen, no matter what age. And the way she puts it makes it seem like we are going to criticize our boyfriends because they aren't exactly like Jacob or Edward. That is ridiculous. Yes, sometimes me and my friends joke around about finding our Jacob or Edward, but in the end it is all fun and games. We realize that isn't the way it works and move on with our lives.

Bella does have hobbies. Stephanie Meyer didn't directly come out and make them obvious but she did love reading, nature, music, and she really was smart. There were hints and clues in all of the books that let you know that she knows what shes talking about and isn't just completely obsessed with Edward. She does have friends, Angela and Jacob. Bella and Angela's friendship becomes obvious when Bella helps Angela with her invites. And throughout New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn it is clear that Jacob and Bella have a very strong friendship. You cannot just read Twilight and write an article criticizing the series.

As for the guys being unrealistic, that is the whole point. It gives the readers a chance to escape from what guys are really like. That is why this is a fictional saga. It is for pure enjoyment; it is not for criticism.

Bella wasn't brainwashed. She was simply in love. I'm sure that someday we will all meet that guy that we find "too perfect", "flawless", and "has an angel's face". This is all clearly based on opinion and your personal definition of perfection. And we all know that Bella is strong. To have to say goodbye to Jacob as many times as she did, to be willing to die for her mother, the risk she put herself in by being around Jacob and the werewolves and the Cullens and the other vampires, and having to get her daughter situated in case something happened when the Volturi came, now that takes real strenght. Saying Bella isn't a independent strong woman is absolutely crazy.

Bella is no domestic diva. She simply respects her father and does her own laundry. i do that on occasion. Is that really so wrong? Or is that providing a good example to girls that it is important to be INDEPENDENT and do things FOR YOURSELF!!!!!!???? This person has absolutely no idea what they are talking about what so ever!

The reason this person didn't like it is because they read it "with a critical eye". They over analyzed the entire story and didn't see how truly amazing it is.

Yay for Stephanie!
Boo for Erin Meanly!

GO TEAM JACOB!! <3

... I think she makes a valid point about Bella being a domestic goddess too. I wouldn't label her that and each household is different in the way chores etc are organised but Bella treats her father like he fails miserably at everything to do with the household. If this were true how would he have coped at all when her mother left? He must at least be able to wash his clothes... Come on.
I think it's funny too that when Bella marries Edward and moves out basically she's all worried about how Charlie will cope without her etc. To solve this he gets in a relationship with a widow. Wtf!? If he is that hopeless how did he cope when Bella wasn't there and when her mom moved out. Degrading to men.

Well the fact is that many of us would love having such a perfect boyfriend (Edward)...who wouldn´t? :) but the truth is that NO ONE is THAT perfect...
I mean, I love twilight saga books, and I have so much fun while reading it because it´s not about real life stuff...And...the purpose of the book is that...to give us a momment of unattainable fun! Though I don´t muddle reality with fiction... ;)

I definately agree with this article. She makes some very valid points especially about Bella being obsessed with Edward. Some previous comments have stated that she does have hobbies and this is shown in New Moon but I think that is a idealistic view of that part of her life. If Bella could have what she wanted she would be with Edward so all the "hobbies" are kinda forced on her by Edward because he leaves. During this time she's basically distraught and a wreck and zombies her way through life. We shouldn't forget that she picks up motorcycling and those hobbies because she goes nuts and starts hearing Edwards voice in her head. The fun and satisfaction with these hobbies comes later. In conclusion, Meyer still makes all these hobbies and even Bella's friendship with Jacob a result/consequence of Edward.
Please don't get me wrong I absolutely LOVE the Twilight series it is so gripping but it can be quite deceptively unrealistic. Just as you accuse this woman as being negative because she's a critic, you are also bias because you love twilight.

I personally DON'T want a book that resembles true life. I read out of pure entertainment and to escape life's pressures. That is what these books are supposed to be an "escape". If they had been more true to life, it would have been boring! I find nothing wrong with this series. In fact I think it's some of the greatests books ever written.

From the perspective of a 25 year old, I can appreciate a 17 year old's first infatuation with a beautiful, seemingly perfect young man. We've all been there. It's a simply realistic description of a monumental life-event - falling in love.

Sometimes it was odd to me that Bella was "all about Edward" and wasn't too into any hobbies... but when you stop to reflect on the story, she certainly has a love for music and literature... so much so that she wants to go out of town just to find a decent collection of books. She's incredibly smart, as shown by her boredom in class - clearly she's done a lot of solo studying and reading before ever showing up in Forks.

We also get hints of her love of the natural world - fascinated by the tide pools, fascinated by the stars (which she complains she never gets to see in Forks). She's very descriptive of her love of the land and sun and sky back in Phoenix.

This author also overlooked the fact that Bella ultimately did have her own strength... she's self-conscious, yes, as all teenage girls are, but strong. She was willing to die for her mother - that had nothing to do with Edward. That even trumped Edward. She was concerned about Edward's family, as well. And of course she is sincerely friends with Angela and Jacob, and eventually Alice and Emmett as well.

I think the person who wrote this article has some valid points, but the book has many points at which you can understand that, while Bella is going through an infatuation, she's also very true to herself and the things she loves.

When you first fall in love, your life DOES seem to be all about "the guy, the guy, the guy." There's nothing artificial about that. And Edward is quickly shown not to be as perfect as he seems - he's easily angered, arrogant, and a little bossy. None of that is outdone by his sweetness, sensitivity, protectiveness, and caring. It's a good balance of flaws and strengths. I thought it was a very nicely done romance.

its totally true.. bella is completely head over heels for edward and spends too much time on him rather than herself..
she would have been better of with jacob, she wasnt crazy obsessed with him.. she just loved him a normal amount! lol..
still, u gotta love the books!! :)

At times, I myself have even said that Bella had a somehwhat unhealthy obsession for Edward. That being said, I'd love to see the girl (whether she's 13 or 40) that could resist the pull. The relationship was crazy intense. But it is FICTIONAL. Jeez, I'd love to have my very on Edward, but I don't really think it could happen. Writers that do articles like this are so hypocritical. They bash Twilight for not giving females a mind of their own and then they turn around and say that girls aren't capable of distinguishing b/t the book and reality. What's that saying about how girls are perceived now. I have lots of friends, a husband, kids, and yet I still love to lose myself in these books. That doesn't mean that I'm irrational or brainwashed. That is so insulting to our gender. This Erin Meanley person can go be a Fem-Nazi somewhere else.

Well it did kinda mess up my relationship coz i wanted an edward or jacob - and trust me - i didnt have one lol. Also i was in love with jacob whilst reading the books - so it makes it hard to love a real person as well !
sounds stupid - but it is true even if we feel we r betraying the books by admitting to it !