#6: Esther’s Leap into a Predictable Love

While pursuing a physical education degree at Los Angeles City College, Esther unexpectedly fell in love with Leonard Kovner, a medical student. Despite the initial infatuation, she sensed a void in their perfect facade as they married in 1940.

The shimmer of love dimmed for Esther after the marriage, as she described Leonard as ‘smart, handsome, dependable…and dull.’ Despite their attempts, the marriage’s spark fizzled out by 1944, highlighting the complexities of heart-over-head decisions.