Put summer love life on hold, focus on friends
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This article was published 23/07/2025 (377 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Dear Miss Lonelyhearts: “Pick me up at 2 a.m. when I’m finished work and dying for a snooze” is not what guys are looking for in a girlfriend, but it’s my working lifestyle right now.
My question is, what do I do for a love life when I work nights at the hospital? What guy wants a woman who isn’t there to join him on summer weekends at least?
I don’t get much of a summer holiday, so I hang out with the women I work with. I don’t drink much, but I can tell some wild and crazy jokes. Help please.
— Lonely Nurse, West End
Dear Lonely Nurse: It only takes a couple fun friends to perk things up so this summer doesn’t feel like a total waste to you.
On the dating front, give up on finding the love of your life this summer and extend yourself more to friends you’ve been ignoring who also may not be renting a cabin this year.
Afternoon trips to beaches close to the city for picnics by the water might be your speed. And remember — buddies from work understand and don’t care if you nod off in the shade of a tree on an afternoon out.
Getting active can also help alleviate work stress. A round of golf or a tennis match can get your blood flowing.
If it’s too hot out, take in a movie in air-conditioned comfort and hit a comedy club or live music show for some evening entertainment.
All of these activities don’t take more than a day off, and your job will hopefully allow you at least that much freedom.
Please send your questions and comments to lovecoach@hotmail.com or Miss Lonelyhearts c/o the Winnipeg Free Press, 1355 Mountain Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R2X 3B6.
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Updated on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:31 PM CDT: Removes duplicate letter that ran on July 20
