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Talk to wife about her cash stash

DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: I just found out my wife has a secret account with $16,000 and change in it. I'm so shocked I haven't mentioned it to her yet, and of course I found out because I snooped and I'm not sure how to bring that up. I was looking for something else in her lingerie drawer (never mind what -- not the issue here) and came across a little book with the entries. It dawns on me she has enough money to leave me any time she wants. But, I don't have anything that's held secret from her. Shouldn't we both be totally open about our money? How do I approach her about this secret cache? Could she be looking to leave me? -- Nervous Husband, Fort Garry PRINT | 21/11/2009 1:00 AM | 0

Find lukewarm lovers who fit your style

DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: Well, I'm older but still very sexual. My wife died and I have several women on the go. My life has never been more exciting in that department and I don't need drugs to keep me up and functional. The problem is the weight these women put on fidelity. I encourage them to see whomever they wish, as life is short now, but they just want me. I see each of them once a week and they never run into each other, but they know they're not exclusive. Now, two of them are getting antsy and, if I don't work something out with them, I stand to lose them. I don't want to do this as I value each woman for something different -- my curling buddy, my theatre girlfriend and my "experimental" love bunny. Why can't they just agree to date me? I'm sweet to them and don't ask for much. -- Casual Guy, West End PRINT | 20/11/2009 1:00 AM | 20
Calling all secretly gay men who are married with children

DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: I'm gay. I have a wife and two kids, and the truth is I should have married the man I secretly loved (and had a relationship with) back in university. PRINT | 19/11/2009 1:00 AM | 16
Who's the real buffoon in this impulsive marriage?

DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: My new husband is a joker and thinks he's very funny with his ridiculous school boy tricks. Last night I was mad at him so he went into the bedroom, tied my favorite red lace panties in a knot and handed them back to me sayng, "Don't get your knickers in a twist!" I couldn't laugh. It wasn't funny, just stupid and inane, worthy of a 13-year-old, and he stretched my expensive underwear. You're probably wondering if he was like this when I married him, and I'm ashamed to say yes, but I thought it was adorable then, because my ex-husband had no sense of humour at all, and I hadn't experienced the entire repertoire of these dumb gags. Now I've had them 1,000 times over. And yes, we got marrried impulsively. I know I'm raining on his parade, but I can't stand much more of this and it's turning me off him sexually and every other way. I married a buffoon -- and he's my second husband and it's not going to last unless he changes. I can't stand him the way he is. Help! -- Two-Time Loser, Winnipeg PRINT | 18/11/2009 1:00 AM | 5
Help sister gain independence from abuser

DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: I hate my sister's boyfriend. He takes off on her and leaves her with the kids, and then comes back with presents for everybody three days later, and some big story. I know what he's doing when he's away, and I'd like to knock his smiling teeth down his throat. Sometimes he hits her. How can I help my sister? -- Heartbroken For Her, Westwood PRINT | 17/11/2009 1:00 AM | 2
'First love' promises second disappointment

DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: I ran into an old girlfriend who just moved back. PRINT | 16/11/2009 1:00 AM | 16