DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Wally,” and I have been friends for several years and a couple for nearly two. He recently brought up the subject of marriage, and we agreed that we are likely altar-bound.

Only one thing gives me pause. A few months ago, Wally got plastered and had a fling with a female friend. He regretted it immediately and said it was what made him realize I am “The One.” (He is getting help for his drinking now.)

The problem is the woman is still pursuing him. She buys him gifts or brings him vegan meals. He has asked her repeatedly to stop, to no avail. Because Wally is a vegetarian and I’m not, I suspect she’s trying to prove she would be a better partner for him.