Darling Love #7

In "Men Were My Dilemma!" from Darling Love #7 (1950), Elaine finds herself torn between her unfaithful husband Larry and the sudden return of her old flame Tom, who wants her to leave Larry and marry him. When Larry orchestrates a moment that exposes Tom’s true nature, Elaine comes to see the flaws in both men—and realizes she may have been wrong to doubt her marriage.

In "Design for Happiness," Gloria’s marriage to architect Johnny, once full of promise, unravels as his need for control turns their life into a rigid routine. After she leaves, Johnny seeks her out, only to be reminded that love and family can’t be perfectly planned—especially when their baby son enters the picture.

In "Too Fat for Love," a poignant 1950 romance from Darling Love #7, Mona faces the weight of high school cruelty and the quiet kindness of Tony, who stands by her when no one else does—only to be rejected out of fear she sees only pity in his eyes. Years later, grappling with a lifelong glandular condition and a sudden, unexpected courtship from Gene, Mona finds herself trapped between guilt and hope—until Tony reenters her life with a truth she never expected.