Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson Promoting New Moon Separately

This could upset the Twi-hards who want to see a real-life Edward and Bella romance, but it could also make the R-Patz fans very happy!

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson have reportedly requested to do the press for New Moon separately in order to avoid being seen together!

An insider says: "They are really good friends–and that's all…Any time they're photographed in the same place, the rumor mill just starts all over again, and that makes the paparazzi hound them even more. They requested to do things apart so the scrutiny around them will be a little less intense."

Sure enough, Stewart is in Brazil with Taylor Lautner while R-Patz is in Japan with director Chris Weitz. They won't be reunited until theirToday show interviews in New York on November 18.

The insider seems to think that all the unwanted attention put a damper on a possible romantic relationship saying: "Honestly, it makes it very hard for them to even be friends. Maybe there could have been something between them, but it seems like all of the pressure surrounding their relationship has really killed it."

Like we've been saying, R-Patz can do better than surly K-Stew anyway!