Heed fatherly advice over girlfriend’s flirty mom

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DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: I recently was introduced to my girlfriend’s mother. She’s very much like my girl, but she has “more” of everything. She’s beautiful in the same dark-eyed way, but “built” and more sexy-looking.

The mom and I have the same sports interests and sense of humour. We crack each other up! Her daughter doesn’t get our jokes half the time, and then “Mom“ winks at me.

I was having a beer with my dad last night, and told him how similar the mother and daughter look — kind of weird. He said, “That’s where they got the expression ‘chip off- the old-block.’” I asked my dad what I should do about the weird feeling, and he said, “Depends on the size of the chip! Are we just talking about brown eyes?”

I told him it was more than that and that the mother has a more outgoing personality than the daughter. Also, her mom is an athlete with a perfect body and long black hair. Then I heard myself blurting, “She’s very funny and can really dance, and has taught me some Latin steps already!”

My dad suddenly said, “You’re going to find yourself in serious trouble if you keep seeing this girlfriend with the flirty mother.”

What should I do? I think the old man’s just jealous.

— Listen or Not? West End

Dear Listen: Dad’s right — run! It’s a toxic situation when an attractive mother is coming on to her daughter’s boyfriend. How do you think your girlfriend feels when she sees you reacting to her mother’s charm and beauty, and Mom is dancing and flirting with you? It’s really time to exit this relationship.

But here’s some good news for you. There are lots of similar-looking people in the world. Once you know what you want, your brain starts automatically sorting for you when you’re out and socializing. Lots of people have the same builds, hair and eye colour.

Surely can find someone who’s physically attractive in the same ways as this woman, dances well and has a sense of humour like yours. You really don’t need this dangerous older woman in your life.

Dear Miss Lonelyhearts: I’m mad at my young neighbour who’s been parking his car in my spot while I’m at work on the night shift from midnight to 8 a.m., without permission or payment for more than a month now.

He leaves my spot for his day work at 7 a.m., and I arrive home later at 8:30 a.m. from my shift, so I haven’t personally caught him doing it. Somebody I know across the lane took a photo and emailed it to me.

I went over to my young neighbour with my phone, and banged on his door. I showed him the evidence. Then, surprise! He apologized and offered me $60 for last month and $60 more this month to let him keep parking there overnight, five days a week. He’s a shift worker, too, working Monday to Friday, like me.

I’m still kind of mad, but I said I’d think about it. I don’t have much extra money. What do you think?

— Money’s Tight, Fort Rouge

Dear Money’s Tight: Why not do it? You might enjoy the extra money, as long as your young neighbour’s “share-the-spot” parking plan doesn’t inconvenience you. You could charge a little more for the coming winter months, if he plugs in and uses your electricity overnight.

Consider offering him a deal. Ask if he’d be up for shovelling your parking spot when it snows, instead of paying the extra electrical premium. If he is, this could be a good deal for both of you.

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.

Maureen Scurfield
Advice columnist

Maureen Scurfield writes the Miss Lonelyhearts advice column.

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