Love Problems and Advice, Illustrated #2

In this heartfelt 1949 romance, 15-year-old Candy finds herself drawn to Bob, a 21-year-old friend of her brother, despite the age gap and the presence of his equally aged companion, Betty. When Candy helps Bob during a crisis at a charity dance, their connection deepens—though he’s stunned to learn her real age—leading to a tender kiss on her 16th birthday and a quiet promise to wait for her after graduation.

In this quiet 1949 romance, Doris and Paul meet and feel an instant connection, but Doris wonders if such a strong first impression can stand the test of time. The story ends with the unnamed love advisor offering a simple, thoughtful suggestion: the best way to know is to wait a few months.

In "I Was Betrothed to a Stranger," Alice faces a difficult choice when her father arranges her marriage to Tony, a man she finds unappealing, despite her feelings for Frank, who gave her an engagement ring. When a fire breaks out and Tony flees while Frank rushes in to save her, Alice’s parents are forced to reconsider their decision.

Smart Sue arrives at her date perfectly on time, having meticulously planned every detail, while her friend Silly Millie struggles with last-minute chaos and arrives far too late—only to discover her date has already left with someone else. The story contrasts the two girls’ approaches to punctuality, highlighting the consequences of being late in a romantic setting.

In this 1949 romance from *Love Problems and Advice, Illustrated #2*, twin sisters Babs and Belle couldn’t be more different—Babs, shy and overlooked, watches helplessly as her sister steals every boyfriend, including the one she’s just fallen for. When lawyer Jeff swears he’d never choose Belle, her dramatic faint and sudden kiss on Jeff sends Babs spiraling into a heartbreak that ends in a tragic accident. The story unfolds with emotional weight, exploring jealousy, mistaken intentions, and the fragile line between sibling rivalry and genuine connection—before a hospital apology and a surprising proposal leave everything hanging in the balance.

In a 1949 story from *Love Problems and Advice, Illustrated #2*, Nurse Julia finds herself caught between her growing feelings for Doctor Stuart and the complicated reality of his relationship with fellow nurse Bea, whose father runs the hospital. When a polio outbreak forces Stuart and Julia to work together on a risky, untested serum, their bond deepens under pressure—while Bea’s jealousy escalates. The story unfolds with quiet tension and emotional stakes, leaving the future of their relationship uncertain.