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Crstlbtrfly
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Joined: 15 Jul 2008
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Location: Mesa, Arizona
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I keep joking that there is voodoo on these books. |
I need some voodoo sent my way! The effect on me and my hubby isn't as good as most others seem to be experiencing. He says I've been grumpier with him...too much mental comparisons, I guess...
I love my husband just like everyone else, and can't imagine life without him, but these books are not returning images of when we first met, but rather they bring back images of all the expectations and dreams I had for love when I was younger. My reality and my fantasy don't even come close. There is far too much compromise in marriage and we (my husband and I) are far too practical in our own minds. No romance, no excitement. Heck, we both forgot our first 3 (of our 7) wedding anniversaries, if you can believe that. Fantasy is just so much better than my real life...and SM made it so easy for me to escape. I don't know if I even want to leave this place.
WAH WAH, sorry to be a downer. He was about to get onto me tonight for what he's coming to see as a bad obssession, but I think he decided he didn't feel like arguing so I'm sure we'll tackle it another evening. *sigh* |
I am so sorry to hear that. Vent away girl that is the point of this site is to share our feelings. My husband will not read the books and he is sick of me talking about them. I try to respect that.
I have just been really straight forward with my husband. Not that I have it all figured out... far from it. But I know that I used to just expect him to know what I am thinking. For instance, I know this is really simple but I love when a man places his hand on the side of a womans face when he kisses her. I just mentioned this to him and now.... he does it and this morning he told me he is going to continue to do it because he knows I like it. I am one of those girls that get upset when I want him to do something and he doesn't.... I forget that he is not Edward and can not read my mind. lol
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kimc333
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Joined: 15 Aug 2008
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I think my husband is a little jealous of my obsession. He has seen me on here & knows something is going on with me. At first he thought it was weird but I think he is a little worried. Last night I even caught him reading TW. Then today he stoped off on his way home from work & got a hair cut.  I probably need to pay him some more attention.
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laurap
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Joined: 21 Aug 2008
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Location: Basking in the Midnight Sun....
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Mine too - I think he thought that I would finish all 4 books and then find something new to do. Then as soon as I finished BD (loved it btw) - I went into the other room and in one movement, picked up TW and started revamping! Last night he's all - "doesn't she write any other books?". I said "sure - but I want to read these"
I will say that these books did give me the courage to speak up and say I need romance! After 13 yrs together, well things get neglected and life sometimes gets in the way - I need to be taken care of, I want to swoon! *sigh* I'm happy I have a new happy place to escape to - and this place too! 
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TallMan
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Location: The Mountains
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Courage to ask for what should already be yours, interesting. Interesting that someone would have to build up courage. My wife thought that an odd choice of word also. Odd and sad.
"It is easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to get permission." Rear Admiral Grace Hopper
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laurap
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Joined: 21 Aug 2008
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Location: Basking in the Midnight Sun....
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I agree - it is Odd and Sad - that I waited as long as I did. But it does take courage to stand up and ask for anything - even if it was rightfully yours to begin with (which it should be - you're right) IMO.
My marital issues aside - I'm happy that I found the outlet I needed to articulate my feelings clearly, and for that I can't thank Stephenie enough. And I'm happy for finding this site, to find out that I'm not alone in my obsession and other opinions, I can't thank every member here enough!
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kimc333
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| laurap wrote: |
I agree - it is Odd and Sad - that I waited as long as I did. But it does take courage to stand up and ask for anything - even if it was rightfully yours to begin with (which it should be - you're right) IMO.
My marital issues aside - I'm happy that I found the outlet I needed to articulate my feelings clearly, and for that I can't thank Stephenie enough. And I'm happy for finding this site, to find out that I'm not alone in my obsession and other opinions, I can't thank every member here enough! |
I understand what you are saying. It does take courage to speak your mind sometimes even if it is w/ your husband. I appreciated your comment. TM' is a great place to share/vent.
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mt mommy
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My DH realized the last month that I'M NOT THE ONLY TWI-HARD when all of the media ran stories on SM and her book was everywhere, not just in Utah.........
BUT he still says, "I refuse to go to the movie with you, why would I do that, when you'll be drooling at the screen the whole time....HA HA LOL!!
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nelluc
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| BUT he still says, "I refuse to go to the movie with you, why would I do that, when you'll be drooling at the screen the whole time....HA HA LOL!! |
That is exactly what my hubby says...LOL I'm sure glad to hear I wont be the only one without hubby at my side. LOL
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MOAR Edward
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Joined: 01 Sep 2008
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Location: Oregon...eagerly awaiting Rob's next arrival!
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My hubby does NOT get it at all. I can't tell you how many times he's said, "Are you crazy? I think you might be crazy." Of course, he says it in a humorous way, and now I purposely interject Twilight references into various topics of conversations, esp. re: cars. He's one of those "Car and Driver" enthusiasts so I talk about Rosalie having an M3, Edward owning the Vanquish and S60R, etc.
The first time I talked about Rosalie having an M3 though, he totally thought she was a friend of mine, and I had to clarify she's a character in Twilight. He replied, "Wait, you KNOW she's not real, right???"
I seriously LOLed! 
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Emilina
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Joined: 02 Sep 2008
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My husband is totally okay with my obsession. Right now, he is almost finished with "Twilight." He really likes it, but not even close to how much I do, LOL! Example: I will be taking 11/21 off of work to see the movie, he will not however will accompany me the next day to see it (I know I will want to go back immediately.) Example 2: I will be sporting my Edward Cullen shirt on 9/13 to support Stephenie, he will not. He does draw the line with my obsession in 1 area: He will not let me trade in my car for a silver volvo. LOL!
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dazzled in darkness
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Location: Staten Island, NY
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my DH totally thinks I'm nuts. Especially that I started reading the series again and still can't manage to put the books down! The worst is that there is no one else that we know personally who is obsessed at all. He jokes with me that I'm the only one. I try to tell him there are others out there... but he just laughs... he definitely doesn't get it!!
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imarriededward
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Joined: 19 Mar 2008
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Location: Southern California
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Courage to ask for what should already be yours, interesting. Interesting that someone would have to build up courage. My wife thought that an odd choice of word also. Odd and sad.
"It is easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to get permission." Rear Admiral Grace Hopper |
Yes sad, but I think all too often true. I think it is interesting that people like Dr. Laura advocate that wives need to be sensitive to what their husband's needs are and placate them even if they are not really in the mood, and that will make the marriage stronger. Conversely, I think that someone should advocate for wives, that we need that romance every bit as much as our husbands have physical needs. Why is it so unbalanced?
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...more than a little obsessed by Edward himself. Stupid, stupid,stupid.
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imarriededward
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Location: Southern California
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Courage to ask for what should already be yours, interesting. Interesting that someone would have to build up courage. My wife thought that an odd choice of word also. Odd and sad.
"It is easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to get permission." Rear Admiral Grace Hopper |
Yes sad, but I think all too often true. I think it is interesting that people like Dr. Laura advocate that wives need to be sensitive to what their husband's needs are and placate them even if they are not really in the mood, and that will make the marriage stronger. Conversely, I think that someone should advocate for wives, that we need that romance every bit as much as our husbands have physical needs. Why is it so unbalanced?
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...more than a little obsessed by Edward himself. Stupid, stupid,stupid.
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gotmy edward
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Location: Memphis, TN
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I think we are going through a new phase, where he is now accepting of my obsession, and understands like others before it, maybe some day it will pass. In the meantime, he plays video games and controls the remote more.
He is so Edwardian, that I love showing him the same love in return. His devotion for me is unequaled, except maybe Edwards love for Bella...see what I mean. I think he rather enjoys the benefits of my obsession, in wnough ways to not discourage me.
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christinekv67
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Joined: 04 Sep 2008
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Location: Columbus, Ohio
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| My husband is the one who brought the first book home to me! I had never heard of the series. One of his co-workers was reading it and told him about. He knew I loved Buffy, Angel and all thing Harry Potter, so he thought I might like this. Little did he know I'd become all out addicted. heh
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