No, I don’t think girls should exclusively control when a relationship begins/ends - I might re-write that to make it more clear. I mostly mean that they determine who they associate with and when they stop associating with people.

I would say that it’s definitely a very bad movie - worse than the first one, even. But some part of me loves terrible movies. As I said, much more funny than any purpose-written comedy! I think the little girl beside me was shocked that I kept laughing.

As to why girls - and women - are interested in these kinds of characters, I really couldn’t tell you, even though I feel the pull myself.
I often wonder why men are so often interested in controlling, domineering, high-maintenance, tantrum-throwing women, too. Humans are a mystery. : )

I will only take issue with one suggestion, that girls should exclusively control when a relationship begins and when it ends. It should be a joint decision, or could optionally be his as well; to suggest otherwise means his heart is always at her mercy, and that is no better than the opposite.

What continues to puzzle me, even at this later age, is girls’ ongoing fascination with seemingly sicko, dark characters like the one you describe Edward as being. These types of sexy male “heroes” only exist because there is a market to support their existence, and sometimes voting with one’s wallet is the only way to send a message to those who keep producing this kind of material.

I agree that ultimately, kids will see what kids want to see, and I don’t advocate for censorship, but I also think that an act of empowerment can be one of resistance.

It’s been a pleasure reading you!