DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: I have some beautiful tattoo art on my body, and I’m proud of it.

This was always a point of pride between my old boyfriend and me, as we got some of ours done at the same time after lots of planning.

Unfortunately, he and I broke up just over a year ago, and people I have dated since just don’t feel the same way about my ink that was inspired by my ex.

It’s not that I have his initials on my body, so what’s the problem?

DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: I travel solo on airplanes a lot for business. I can afford an expensive, comfortable seat. So, once in a while I end up sitting beside a well-known person I recognize, but I don’t ask questions and bother them. I’m primarily into the “nod and smile” response.

If resting is all they want to do, I just put on my sleep mask.

But I’m wondering if my approach could be all wrong! Is that really a polite way to handle it, or am I just coming off cold? Should I be saying more to show friendliness? Am I possibly missing out on great conversations I could be having with interesting people?

I’m not usually cold or aloof with fellow travellers, but I might appear that way. What do you think?

MOON ALERT: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Leo.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

This is a productive day! Especially if you work with children, in the arts or entertainment world, in the hospitality industry or in a sport-related field. You’ve got lots of energy! However, avoid arguments with others, as they might arise, especially with siblings and neighbours.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: I’ve been going up to my cottage to do some renovations and repairs with friends who also have skills. I love to get away from the city. But now my favourite buddy (with the best carpentry skills) has a new girlfriend in his life.

He’s still married to his wife and has two young kids. He says he still loves the mother of his children, but more as a friend.

I didn’t say much, as I don’t want to get in the middle, and I actually like his wife. Also, he’s not the easiest guy to get along with, truth be told.

Now he has asked me if he can use my cabin on a weekday or two when we’re not going to be there building. I told him I didn’t feel comfortable with that and he stopped, mid-hammering. He said he thought we were better friends than that and had figured I would understand.

DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: My boyfriend, who is eight years older, has invited me to spend a two-week holiday in July at his beautiful cabin — an inheritance from his grandparents. I still live at home, and my “new Canadian” parents, who are ridiculously old-fashioned, have said I can’t go.

I’ve started university, and I’m already 19 and an adult. Plus, I’m on birth control, so I won’t be at risk. My parents don’t know this detail of my love life, but I have been on the pill for almost a year at this point. Should I tell my mom, so she and my dad can loosen up? I really feel the sex thing is my own private business.

I love my guy and he loves me, so I’m joining him at the lake no matter what. If my parents disown me over this, my boyfriend says I can live with him. He wants me to do that already, but hasn’t pushed too hard because he respects my complicated situation. How can I handle my parent in this situation?

— So Upset, West End

DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: I have discovered through therapy I’m not going to be happy if I don’t have kids. I now think I would even need to adopt, if necessary.

The issue is that my wife has fallen in love with her own creative work at age 30. She claims she feels like she’s “giving birth” every time she creates another big painting or sculpture. Yes, she’s a born drama queen.

The bigger problem is my mate is now so sure she doesn’t want a family that she has decreed it’s out of the question for us. That even includes adoption and me taking on the bulk of the child-care duties.

When stressing the fact she doesn’t want to give birth herself, she emphasizes her horror at becoming another “sloppy mom.” I kind of stopped loving her after she said that, and now our relationship is cooling. She could see it in my face.

MOON ALERT: Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and important decisions until 8 a.m. After that, the moon moves from Gemini into Cancer.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Stay on your toes, because surprise invitations to fun occasions, social outings or anything related to sports, the arts and the entertainment world might make your day. Child-related activities might be unpredictable. Enjoy short trips and talking to everyone.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

MOON ALERT: Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and important decisions after 9:30 p.m. The new moon occurs in Gemini at 9:54 p.m.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

The new moon is the best day of the year for you to think about something exciting you can learn. Something interesting, fresh and different. Hopefully, it will be helpful, and at least fascinating.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: I am a nudist and proud of it! My guy wasn’t so free-spirited when I first started dating him, but it was a natural development for him once we started renting a beautiful old farmhouse. It has giant trees surrounding it, along with full fencing and a locked front gate with intercom — perfect for a clothing-free lifestyle.

My dream is to one day buy our little farm property, but, will neighbours accept us if they find out about our way of life?

— Shy Nudist, southeastern Manitoba

Dear Shy Nudist: Lots of country folks wear very skimpy clothes in the summer, particularly when working in hot gardens and flowerbeds. Also, more rural folks than you realize now have outdoor pools where they can swim with or without bathing suits.

DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: I recently received a letter with a note on the outside that said to open it when I was alone — so I played along. I knew it was from my ex-girlfriend because she loves mind games.

Inside was a selfie she took from above — featuring her two best assets — while lying on a bed. She won — I was turned on again. She looked sexy and beautiful like she did when we first got together.

During our relationship, all that changed when she got bored with “us” and started stuffing her body with junk food and wearing baggy clothes.

As she got chubbier and unhappier, she took out her anger on me by depriving me of sex.