This letter is associated with the following article:
Letters
Friday, May 19, 2006 12:00 AM

Reality doesn't measure up to supermarket romance novels

I read these cheap, formulaic books, and I can't stop wishing my life would be like that.

Read other letters about this article

  • Monday, May 22, 2006 08:49 AM

    i held out for my soulmate...

    i held out for my soulmate after years and years of dating lots of okay guys... i hoped every boy before him might thrill me, and some of them did, but the one i married does so in quieter ways, just by being himself, lots of the time.

    i agree with cary - just stay open to it. create that space. that's about the most you can do. that's what i did.

Most Active Letters Threads

409

A key British official reminds us of the forgotten anthrax attack

A vast array of establishment and expert sources do not believe this episode was really resolved.
210

Is Obama's civil liberties record understandable?

Was it unreasonable to expect him to adhere to his commitments regarding the Constitution?
175

The crazy, irrational beliefs of Muslims

Tom Friedman explains the real problem: stupid Muslims think the U.S. is about war and aggression.
110

How dare you criticize wasteful defense spending!

So you think it's only terrorist-appeasing lefties who are down on Pentagon profligacy? Think again
55

Police to talk to Woods

Early morning crash raises questions, and revives tabloid speculation

View all »

Letters Help

Currently in Salon