Twi-harder

So, lets talk about Twilight for a minute. (Spoilers ahead- so be warned)
I would not go as far as to call myself a Twilighter or a TwiHard, but I have just finished the third book of the very popular series. There has been so much good press about the series, and little ole Stephanie Myer that I finally gave in. And over all, I like the books. Have been obsessed with them to an extent.
The problem is I am irritating everyone who suggested it to me because I keep bitching about the misogynistic undertones to the book. I can't avoid it. Bella is a typical damsel in distress who relies on Edward for her happiness. I find that just a touch gag-worthy. But that's just me. I don't think Wuthering Heights is very romantic either, I refuse to step foot in a Hooters and I think Crocs are the ugliest shoes over created.
I know it is a personal flaw of mine to not be able to smile and say I love something. I have to pick things apart. It's just my nature. So all the people who suggested this book to me are waiting for me to go on and on about how much I love it, but all I can do is go on and on about how pathetic I think the main character is.
But I do like the series. I mean I wouldn't have made it though three very long books if I didn't. I would have written it off the first moment that Bella whispers to Edward that she wants to be with him forever. It is a good story. And I am only human. I still get ooey gooey during the romantic parts. I'm almost as frustrated as Bella is because Edward just will not ravage her in fear that he's going to snap her in two. Only Stephanie Myer could create a virgin vampire boy who wants to stay a virgin until they are married. (Little golf clap for you right there, but come on, he's 17 for eternity. I would imagine he would be humping statues at this point.)
I have resolved to give myself a little time before I start reading the last book, Breaking Dawn. Maybe I can gain a little perspective about the series and not ruin all my friends days by pointing out that Bella finds becoming immortal an easy decision to make but marriage too big of a commitment. In the meantime, I'm going to take a moment to read something about living people for a little while. And maybe something about people who actually have sex.