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9 Reasons Edward And Bella's Relationship Is Actually Extremely Toxic

No pre-teen, teens, adults or anyone should idealize their relationship!

Ava McLaughlin

Dec 03, 2018

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So, my roommates and I decided to take up watching The Twilight series as a way to de-stress and let me tell you it does the trick. I haven't (ironically) laughed obnoxiously hard at a movie in a long time, and I've quite enjoyed watching them-for every reason they weren't made for. Although, I can't ignore the fact that Edward and Bella's relationship is EXTREMELY TOXIC! And the fact that people have been idealizing it for 10 years is downright atrocious. Now I'm here to unpack every little thing right now!

1. Edward terrifies Bella.

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As he should. He's a vampire.

2. Edward is controls what she does, who she sees, and where she goes.

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We get that you're trying to protect her but like CHILL!

3. Edward makes all of the decisions.

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Bella has a mind too! If your relationship was 2 sided, shit would've been better.

4. They both threaten to commit suicide MORE THAN ONCE

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No one is worth that guys. And that guilt and blame is so toxic.

5. CONSISTENTLY THREATENING TO KILL HER

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I get that he's a vampire and she has pure blood or whatever, but keep it to yourself or just walk away!

6. Pushing, biting, kicking, etc...

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THESE THINGS ARE NOT OKAY!

7. He forced Bella to leave her home MULTIPLE TIMES

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Let the girl live her life! And poor Charlie!

8. Edward is constantly accusing her of cheating.

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We all know that Jacob is literally hot, but you have to trust your woman!

9. SHE TURNED INTO A VAMPIRE IN ORDER TO BE WITH HIM

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Okay Edward, the whole time you're like "No! I don't want this life for you!" But you are recklessly in love with her enough to let it happen anyways! And Bella, where is your independence!

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1. Edward terrifies Bella.

2. Edward is controls what she does, who she sees, and where she goes.

3. Edward makes all of the decisions.

4. They both threaten to commit suicide MORE THAN ONCE

5. CONSISTENTLY THREATENING TO KILL HER

6. Pushing, biting, kicking, etc...

7. He forced Bella to leave her home MULTIPLE TIMES

8. Edward is constantly accusing her of cheating.

9. SHE TURNED INTO A VAMPIRE IN ORDER TO BE WITH HIM

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1. You will have that special "college" look to you.

2. You will feel like an adult but also feeling like a child.

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4. You will need to study but also want to hang out with your friends.

5. Coffee is your best friend.

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7. You will procrastinate and write a paper the night before it is due.

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9. It is nearly impossible to motivate yourself to go to classes during spring.

10. The food pyramid goes out the window.

11. You will have at least one stress induced breakdown a semester.

12. Most lecture classes will bore you to tears.

13. You will not like all of your professors.

14. You will try to go to the gym... but you will get too lazy at some point.

15. When you see high school students taking tours:

16. You will try to convince yourself that you can handle everything.

17. Finals week will try to kill you.

18. You won't like everyone, but you will find your best friends sooner or later.

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