Twillight

I am only blogging on this first book in this first blog.

Now for parents who have never heard of this book it is primarily of interest to the sixth grade and higher. This is not a book for young children. If you would like a brief synopsis click on this link

With the first book, Twillight, I felt there were several misconceptions that could be very dangerous if youth interpet them as reality or the "norm" for relationships.

I understand that this is a work of fiction and I enjoy fiction books but several parts in the first book Twillight bothered me. First, Bella walks on egg shells around Edward. She is afraid to speak her mind and tell him how she feels about matters if she disagrees with them or not for fear that he will lash out at her or possibly hurt her.

That is not a healthy component for a relationship. Feelings, ideas and opinions should be allowed to pass freely between both people because love binds us together.

The author makes it sound like Edward's bipolar behavior (happy one minute and the next one thing can cause him to be extremely angry) is fine as long as Bella loves him. Everyone has bad days but in the first book it felt like Edward was having bad every other minute.

Let me make a few things clear.

1. In a relationship, a committed love relationship (as the author portrays Bella and Edward as having) it is neccessary for both people to express feelings, ideas, and goals openly. If you don't feel comfortable doing that with your significant other than you are probably not meant to be together.

2. It is not HEALTHY to be afraid of your boyfriend, or husband. If you are afraid that your boyfriend or husband may hit you GET OUT OF THE RELATIONSHIP NOW!