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DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: You may think I’m crazy, but I’m going to a Halloween party as a glamorous witch to run into this special guy and put my spell on him.

He’s co-hosting it with his housemate and it’s a big bash. You can’t get into this party unless you’re wearing a full-on costume. I don’t want to wear a complete Halloween mask, though, because I want him to recognize me and be attracted.

Can you give me any magical ideas?

— Need to Bewitch Him, West End

Dear Need to Bewitch: Forget the mask. A striking witch get-up with big hat, elaborate makeup and clever accessories beats any mask for this special caper. You need to show off your decorated face and be instantly recognized by this guy.

Costume stores might even have witchy costumes on sale last-minute. Add decorations to yours such as dangling a spider off the brim of your hat and be sure to carry a special wand to cast a spell on this guy.

Decorate your broom as a humorous conversation starter with a goofy rubber toad glued onto it. Also, make up a few crazy spells and memorize them so you can pretend to cast them on people, including a special one for this man you fancy.

Toward the middle of the party, ask to pose with this guy you like to take a picture, and offer to send the photo to him — for a little connection the day after. Good luck.

Dear Miss Lonelyhearts: I recently watched with fascination as this group of huge hunky guys pulled up in two trucks and unloaded some big furniture I recognized. They took it into the apartment block beside mine.

Then I spotted him — the furniture owner — and his big football buddies struggling with the largest bed you ever saw. This was definitely the guy I was so hot for two years ago. We had a terrible misunderstanding and broke up.

Finally, he and all his moving gang took off, no doubt to the bar for drinks and food. I watched them drive away.

Why would he move in so close to me? I know it’s been a while, but I could never forget him. Now he’s going to be sleeping (and whatever else) right next door to me.

Maybe we still have a chance. Do you think he knows I still live here? I would love to get him back. What’s my next move?

— Misunderstood Ex, St. Boniface

Dear Misunderstood Ex: First, find out if he’s attached to a new woman and if it’s serious. You just saw part of his old gang helping him with the move, so one of them or one of their girlfriends will be in the know.

Also review the reasons you two broke up. If they were serious, forget it. He probably just moved in there not caring that you live nearby and he won’t be friendly.

But if it was a stupid misunderstanding between you guys, maybe he’s still interested and you two can work it out, now that time has passed. 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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