Photoplay (Jan-Jun 1944)

My husband, ever since we have been married, has voiced the opinion that he doesn’t cpre for my hangs. He says, “Why don’t you try some other way of doing your hair?” and I say, “l\n-nn. I like it this way. Bangs do something for my face that I like.” I think that a girl must decide what manner of hairdress is most becoming, then stick to it with certain modifications which admit changing trends. However, in the matter of clothing, I have another viewpoint. If my husband ever says that he dislikes some article of clothing, / never wear it again. Marriage is always a series of compromises. You should counter your beau’s suggestions with some constructive comments of your own. If he is willing to make himself over a little for you, you will, I’m sure, be glad to co-operate. Claudette Colbert. Dear Miss Colbert: I am eighteen and I am attending a school for girls. For the past year I have been going steady with a sailor without my parents’ knowledge or consent. My parents are extremely strict and do not allow me to go out with fellows. Now this fellow who is in the Navy has asked me to marry him and I , have almost decided to accept. I am convinced that I love Ijim. An odd thing has happened. This sailor and I were seen out dancing one night by a fellow whom I have known for a long time. Even if my parents allowed me to date, I wouldn’t ordinarily have anything to do with this man because he has a very bad reputation. But he says that if I don’t sneak out to meet him, just as I have been meeting the boy I love, he will tell my parents the whole story. They would stop my marriage, I know, and keep me from seeing the fellow in the Navy. On the other hand, I dread going out with this man. Katherine. J. Dear Miss J: If you are eighteen, as you say, you (Continued on pq.ge 85)