Mystery meat leaves bad taste in her mouth

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DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: I thought my country boyfriend loved me. But recently, when he slipped some meat he’d hunted and killed into the dinner stew he’d cooked for me — a small animal I’d never have eaten in a million years — I lost all trust in him. Yes, it’s true I commonly eat much bigger animals such as pigs and cows, but I’m used to that.

He knew I’d be horrified, but he let it slip a day later when I overheard him bragging about it to his buddies in the basement. The animal he got City Girl (that’s what he calls me for a laugh) to eat was his big new joke! I went into his bathroom and was so sickened I was dry heaving.

I got in my car, drove home and I won’t be going back. At first he tried to shame me for being a big baby. Now he’s phoning all the time because he sees I’m serious about dumping him.

How can I explain to him that the breakup is about the disgust I felt eating that stew, his mockery of me and his gross dishonesty. He just doesn’t get it and claims he still loves me. He won’t stop phoning. What should I do?

— Deeply Disgusted and Gone, Winnipeg

Dear Disgusted: When a man “doesn’t get” why you’re upset and angry and closing the door, it’s either because he hopes he can play innocent and somehow jolly you out of it or he’s just too stupid to understand. No matter what the case, this man is insensitive and enjoys having a big yuck at your expense with his mean-spirited buddies.

Is this who you want in your life? You know the answer is no. Now you have to tell him not to contact you in any way. Then stop answering the phone, block his numbers and block all social media contact with him. If that doesn’t work, report his harassment to police.

Dear Miss Lonelyhearts: I lost my wallet for the third time. I’m not a person who loses things. The wallet always turns up in the house, but the money is gone. I live with university housemates and we all trust each other. How do I find out who is taking my wallet and stripping it of the money?

— At a Loss, Fort Richmond

Dear Loss: I’m reminded of my brother John and his pals, who had a fort when they were children. It was rumoured another group of boys was coming to destroy the fort that night, so they painted it. That night, when the other group came to destroy the fort, they ended up with paint all over their hands and clothing. Identifying the culprits the next day was a cinch.

You might dust your wallet with a substance you can find online that stains the hands of a thief. But then, what do you do when you catch the thief purple-handed? Better to just make a stink about the thefts and move out. In the meantime, buy a pyjama top with a pocket and sleep with your money.

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