Step up fight in war of roses

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Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! I hope you honour your sweetheart, lover, family and friends in your own way today, and remember: it doesn’t have to cost money. A sweet homemade card with loving words will always be kept and treasured. And who doesn’t love a back rub? May you also celebrate your love of life, and yourself. Treat yourself to something special, laugh and say, “Here’s to me!” Beyond that, hug your loved ones — all of them, big and small, pets included. My greatest wish is that you show your love of life by joining activities, volunteering and enjoying time with friends and neighbours — do that and the love will flow right back to you.

— Miss Lonelyhearts

DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: I’ve been married three times, and while that sounds like a lot, I’m not a cheater. My first wife died young, and my second wife left me for another man. A year later she tried to get me back, but I was already involved with a new woman I have since married.

Since my last wedding, Wife No. 2 won’t let go, sending valentine cards and flowers to my office every year, which I ignore. Last year she totally lost it and sent flowers to my house. My wife threatened that if any more flowers come this year, she will go to my ex’s house and “beat her over the head with the bouquet.”

Could you please write me on Feb. 14, as my wife has a home business, and I’m staying home Valentine’s Day in case there’s trouble. My wife is a spitfire and I don’t want her to end up in trouble with the law.

P.S. I love her so much!

— Husband of Hot-Headed Woman, Sage Creek

Dear Husband: Wife No. 3 sounds suspiciously as spunky as Wife No. 2. Obviously, you have an attraction to wild women. Best idea? If there’s a delivery attempted, send it right back to the florist. Phone the boss and ask them to return the flowers to the sender as you have remarried. 

Just throwing the offending posies into the garbage does not make the point you need to be making, my friend. It’s time to get tougher with Wife No. 2 and keep your dear Wife No. 3 out of jail.

Dear Miss Lonelyhearts: Last year I baked six dozen cookies, decorated them with hearts and took them to my husband’s warehouse for him and all the employees to share.

I think my “macho man” got a bigger kick out of that than an expensive gift for himself. He “basked in the reflected glory” all day, and it made that formerly confirmed bachelor even happier that he broke down and married me. This year I’m doing the same with chocolate iced muffins.

— His Cookie, St. Vital

Dear Cookie: Keep on courting him, as I hope he does you. Marriage is a living thing that grows with nourishment, and learning how to increase others’ appreciation of your partner is a great thing to do for him. A warm and loving partner is a great plus for anyone. Way to go!

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.

Miss Lonelyhearts
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