Do you have to hide your 'Twilight' fever?

July 3, 3:56 PMTwilight ExaminerAmanda Bell

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One Twilight blogger (The Danger Magnet) has brought to light an interesting discussion about the effect that the Twilight series has upon the personal lives of its fans.

We've already discussed a number of familial and relationship-centered issues associated with the Twilight series.

For instance, we have discussed the fact that the series has enabled an open line of communication and shared interest between parents and their children (see here). We have also outlined a survey done on the dynamics of the Twilight "fog" as it affects parenting and marriage (see here). With regard to parenting we've touched on the fact that parents should be careful not to blame Twilight for their children's behavior (see here). We've also discussed some of the parenting tips that can be drawn from examples given by Twilight characters (see here), and some of the positive lessons learned by children as a result of the series (see here and here).

Yet, there's still a lot more to discuss, and this blogger's account takes us down a whole new path.

Says she,

Now I don’t want you to think my boyf is a domineering freak or anything. I’m free to voice my own opinions and do what I like. He’s pretty easygoing as boyfriends go, truthfully. But if there is any bone of contention between us at the moment, it is my Twilight obsession. He professes that he doesn’t understand it. He thinks I’m foolish to spend so much time and energy writing and reading about the books/films/actors/etc. Meanwhile, I tell him he’s entitled to his opinion and I keep on writing and reading about the books/films/actors/etc.

But it has caused a little bit of stress between us, I won’t lie. And there have been times that I’ve felt I have to hide my Twilight mania from him.

She then asks, "Are there any of you out there like me, who feel like you have to keep your love of all things Twilight secret from your significant other?"

Be sure to weigh in on her discusssion here, and also leave your response below, letting us know if this has happened to you - having to hide your Twilight book, film, and actor fever and why you find it necessary!

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