My Own Romance #11

In "I Was Whistle Bait!", Janet—raised to be the most desirable girl in school—throws herself into a stage career, only to be blindsided when her roommate Louise starts dating the set designer, Dean. Shocked by the turn of events, Janet sheds her glamorous persona to embrace a more serious role, unaware that Dean and Louise were only pretending to date to push her toward self-discovery.

In "Second Meeting!" from My Own Romance #11 (1950), childhood sweethearts Loretta and Charlie are reunited years after their lives took separate paths—one rising from poverty through marriage to a wealthy man, the other clinging to a lie to spare her feelings. When Loretta returns to her old neighborhood, she finds Charlie still struggling, his claim of a rich fiancée exposed as a sacrifice to let her go. Though their feelings remain, the chasm between their worlds feels unbridgeable, leaving Loretta to drive away with quiet heartbreak.

In "Ruthless!" from My Own Romance #11 (1950), childhood sweethearts Diane and Randy face a storm when Randy’s older brother Drew, a man driven by obsession and cruelty, turns his ruthless ambition against them. With Randy framed for a crime he didn’t commit and facing prison, Diane must choose between marrying Drew or seeing Randy destroyed—only to find that love and justice might not come without a price.

In "Can I Mend My Broken Romance," reader Sally writes in to confess a recent rift with her fiancé Jack, sparked by her criticism of the tip he left at a restaurant. She wonders if their relationship can be repaired after the argument, seeking advice on whether love can survive such a small but painful moment.

In "Too Few Kisses!", a 1950 romance from My Own Romance #11, successful businessman Doug sets an unusual rule for dating—no second chances unless a woman kisses him on the first date. When he meets Priscilla, her refusal to comply shocks him, but her firm no only makes him more determined. As their relationship unfolds, Doug learns that love isn’t about demands, but about patience and understanding. Two years later, they’re married with a daughter, and their quiet kiss at the end speaks volumes.