Stephenie Meyer owns all TWILIGHT characters.

Inspired by "75 Guy Truths (in 20 Words or Less)" from the December 2010 issue of Cosmopolitan.


What a Girl Wants, What a Boy Means

Mean What You Say

Buying gifts for Edward is extremely difficult. After four hours, Bella finds a light blue long-sleeved cashmere shirt, and buys it despite the price tag of over $100.

On his birthday, Bella leaves the box wrapped in shiny silver paper on Edward's coffee table, then waits for him in his room. His roommate thankfully leaves for the night.

When he walks in holding the shirt, he's scratching his head, flinching when he sees Bella. "Uh, thanks," he says hesitantly.

The smile falls from her face. "Do you… I can return it."

"No, no, I like it."

She doesn't believe him.

I gave my boyfriend a tee shirt, but then he got all weird about it. Why?
A recent study shows that most guys feel indebted – not grateful – when you give them a gift.


Thank you to Jill for the beta work.