In short, Edward is every womans fantasy. He's handsome, he has a rock-hard body, hes wealthy, hes smart, hes articulate, and hes kind. Hes perfect -- except for one teeny problem. Hes a vampire and desperately desires the *lo** of his human girlfriend, Bella.
Edward chooses Bella
In the story, the characters are in high school. Edward could have easily had his choice of any of the girls in school, even the ones deemed absolutely perfect by anyones standards. Bella is a typical girl and only sees her shortcomings (sound familiar?). She doesnt think she is in his league, yet for some reason, one she cant quite figure out, Edward chooses to be with her.
Be even better than Edward: Make sure she knows you chose her. This is not to say you want to flaunt your desirability in her face (chances are she, like Bella, is well aware), but rather ensure she knows you chose her. No girl wants to think you settled with her or that youre only with her because theres no one better right now. She wants to feel special, so let her know that even if you were given any option in the world youd still choose her.
Edward sacrifices his own comfort to be with Bella
Vampires drink human *lo**, Bella is awfully tempting, but he denies his thirst to be with her. Be even better than Edward: Do a little sacrificing of your own. Women think its romantic when you willingly (key word is "willingly") give up something for her. It can be something as simple as skipping your typical game night ritual with your buddies to run errands with her, or something more significant such as going to visit her family over the holidays.
Edward has impeccable manners
Edward is always polite and shows proper respect to everyone -- his family, his teachers, even his enemies, and especially the important people in Bellas life.
Be even better than Edward: Be a little old-fashioned yourself. Always do the basic chivalrous things your dad taught you: open her doors, help her with her jacket, pull out her chair, walk closest to the street, etc. And dont do this only for her, but for all women. Show respect not just to your girl, but to the important people in your life and hers.
Edward is a total contradiction
He is a vampire. He should be sadistic and feast on humans. Instead, he is incredibly kind and subsists on the *lo** of animals to remain humane. Bottom line: he just isnt what he appears.
Be even better than Edward: Be unpredictable and surprise her. If youre a manly man who's into the stereotypical guy things, surprise her by developing a domestic hobby such as cooking, or suggesting (and actually enjoying) the occasional chick flick. If youre a really athletic guy, be a contradiction by suggesting the two of you take dance classes. If youre not a man of many words, surprise her by expressing yourself through a heartfelt, handwritten letter. Get it? The point is to illustrate you arent all that you seem either.