Painter nicked vibrator

MY mate’s new boyfriend has been decorating my upstairs for the past month. I’ve trusted him with my keys while I’m at work.

The only problem is that now I’ve put my bedroom back together again I’ve noticed that two pairs of knickers, a pair of high heels and a vibrator are missing.

Could someone else have nipped in and stolen them while he was getting something from his van? I can’t believe that he would have taken this stuff for my mate – or himself.

What do I do when he’s competitively priced I’d like him to come back and start on the kitchen?

JANE SAYS: I think you need to start looking for a new decorator.

If you’re absolutely convinced that your very personal stuff went missing during his time with you – and no-one else has been in your house – then you have to face facts.

I know he’s romantically involved with your pal, but how well do you really know this guy?

He could be the loveliest person in the world, but if he can’t stop helping himself to particular items, then he’s not the tradesman for you. Give yourself a break from renovating.