Great Lover Romances #7
In "Goodbye to Love," Ruth, a woman paralyzed by anxiety about love, takes Dr. King’s unusual advice to act like an iceberg around Jeff—cold one moment, friendly the next. As Jeff prepares to leave for Australia, their emotional dance reaches a surprising turning point. The story unfolds with quiet tension and genuine heart, capturing a moment of vulnerability and unexpected connection. Art by Myron Fass brings the emotional beats to life, while Ben Brown and David Gantz deliver a striking cover that mirrors the story’s bittersweet mood.
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Ruth is a “one-date girl” because she’s too anxious to find a man to love and marry. “You scare men away by being too anxious and forward with them,” Dr. King advises. Although she says “It’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard,” Ruth agrees to follow his advice with Jeff, alternately acting like an “iceberg” and friendly towards him. Jeff says he’s leaving for Australia. Dr. King: “I don’t understand how this could happen.” Ruth “You’ve ruined my life!” However, Jeff proposes marriage at the last minute and he and Ruth will live happily ever after, in Australia.
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