This could be a deal breaker

Still no word from Carolyn Hax, even after submitting 5 questions during her live chat yesterday. Here is attempt #4 in the series.

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Carolyn,

OK, a serious one this time:

How can I gently tell my lover that she’s been using a disproportionate amount of Honey Dijon?

I’m pretty fussy about what condiments I use on my sandwiches, and she knows that!, so I feel like she should be more respecting of my needs as an eater of sandwiches. Especially when them shits are like $3 for the tiny bottles.

We’ve only been together for a few months, and I’m concerned that this could be a sign of bigger problems to come. Like, you know, gluttony with regard to an assortment of condiments.

I’ve tried leaving notes. For example, just the other day I scotch-taped one to the bottle saying, “What we have is too precious to let delicious spiced condiments get between us. Quit hogging.”

The next morning I found her using it as a napkin.

I don’t want to lose her. I’m trying to look at this as just one of those early hurdles that young couples must leap over or else let it smack them in the genitals. But on the other hand, I don’t want to live in a household with unequal division of Dijon!

-- Desperately Seeking Solutions