Exposing creepy peepers should reclaim privacy

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DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: My girlfriends and I like to tan nude to avoid tan lines, and we have secret places and coves in the sand dunes at the beach. The problem is we still have young guys trekking through the dunes and spying on us. We’ve had to start covering up because of them. It is so annoying. How can we get them to stop?

— Fed Up with Peepers, Grand Beach

Dear Fed Up: A rotating look-out person with a horn or loud whistle will work just fine for covering up in time. This exercise has been well-researched by many Manitoba beach bunnies over the years.

Dear Miss Lonelyhearts: My mom met a new man in June and they have been seeing each other ever since. We really like this guy, but if we show it too much she might get rid of him like she did the last boyfriend. Why does she always get rid of her boyfriends just when we’re starting to like them?

— Don’t Get It, Winnipeg

Dear Don’t Get It: Your mother is looking for the very best partner — a guy all of you really like a lot. Since you’ve seen Mom has good taste and likes people you kids also like, you can relax while she looks for a real winner.

Dear Miss Lonelyhearts. Now that our spring wedding is in the rear-view, it’s only taken me the summer to realize my new wife doesn’t love being married to me.

There’s almost a 15-year difference in our ages. She married me because she thought I was cute and lovable. I also own a company and she doesn’t like to work.

I’m old enough to know the score, but I thought I loved her. I was infatuated for sure. She was a breath of fresh air after my first wife, who was clever, self-centred and spoiled, and didn’t want to be bothered with having any children in the end.

My new wife heard my story from a friend of a friend and was smart enough to tell me everything I needed to hear. She told me she would love to have my babies, and that was music to my ears.

But since the wedding my bride has totally lost her interest in sex. I suspect she has another man.

This weekend I was out fishing with a friend, and he asked me when we were going to have kids. The word “never” popped out of my mouth. I quickly realized what I had said and felt tears stinging at the back of my eyes. I ended the trip quickly after that.

When I got home, my wife was coming from another family party at the lake (or so she said) and she asked me what was wrong and if I was sick.

I said, “Yes, I have to tell you I’m sick of our marriage.”

She didn’t even look sad or cry. After a long silence she said, “I know it isn’t working out, but what will people say?” That really did it.

Why did I marry her, aside from the fact she seemed so innocent and funny and wanted kids like I did? Now what?

— Just Want Out Now, Manitoba

Dear Just Want Out: Since you both see the error of this marriage, it’s time to get good legal advice and dissolve the union quietly. You don’t have any children coming, so that’s a bonus in this situation. Next time look for a real marriage, not a quick one with the primary goal to make babies. “Stop doing more of what doesn’t work” is a good motto for you now.

Marriages that do work — and last — are composed of much more than two pleasantly attracted people who want kids. But it’s not too late for you. Luckily you’re male and can take the time to find the right partner. You might even look for a great person who already has children.

The most important thing for lasting success in marriage is having similar attitudes towards family and children, a mutual desire for a certain kind of lifestyle, and the ambition and energy to go after it together. Good luck.

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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