My family had the book study at our house for years. Once in awhile my mother would be the only one going out in service and only the conductor would show up for service. He went home,even though,my mother was old enough to be his mother. I think he was glad just to not have to go out in service. They probably could have met up with another book study if they really wanted to go out.
There have been plenty of times,I've been alone with a brother while someone went on a long call. Nothing ever happened,where did I go wrong?
I remember one day I actually enjoyed service and I was the only sister in the group. Those guys were hilarious,I laughed all day,but all very innocent.
But,it's sad that they don't feel that men and women can have close friendships. When you grow up in a congregation,all the young men were like brothers to me,literally. And one especially I would go out with and many times we were alone in a home together. He recently fixed my computer,we were alone and nothing happened. Seriously,what am I doing wrong,lol?