Personal Love #3

In "Hope Chest," Laurie’s engagement to the practical Hal hits a snag when he refuses to buy her an engagement ring, leaving her feeling overlooked. When she meets Steve, who claims his ex-girlfriend Ruth dumped him and offers a deal to pretend-date him for a ring, Laurie takes the chance—only to find the truth behind his story isn’t what she expected. As old promises unravel and new feelings stir, Laurie must decide what kind of future she truly wants.

In "Three's a Crowd," Beth’s cautious romance with Phil hits a snag when she insists he bring a friend for her shy friend Sue—until Phil runs out of dates and wants to spend time alone with Beth. When their relationship falters over the arrangement, a quiet revelation from Sue changes everything. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this tender 1958 tale captures the delicate balance of friendship, first love, and the unexpected ways people find their way back to each other.

In "My Man to Love," Marge finds herself drawn to Tom not for his fame, but for the quiet kindness beneath his star status—something her roommate Eve never saw. When Tom’s football career ends and Eve leaves him, Marge steps in to help him through college, and what begins as a tutoring arrangement soon turns into something deeper.

In "Selfish Lover!" from Personal Love #3 (1958), Nurse Ruth faces a quiet storm as her fiancé, Dr. Ralph, grows increasingly drawn to Ilene, a wealthy patient with her own agenda. When a dangerous cave-in demands medical volunteers, Ilene’s desperate plea for Ralph to stay clashes with Ruth’s determined response—and his eventual decision to answer the call reveals where his loyalty truly lies.