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DILBERT ScottAdams PEARLSBEFORESWINE StephanPastis PICKLES BrianCrane BABYBLUES JerryScott&RickKirkman GETFUZZY DarbyConley ZITS JerryScott&JimBorgman SHERMAN'SLAGOON JimToomey ARGYLESWEATER ScottHilburn BIZARRO DanPiraro DEARCAROLYN»My housemate is smitten with a girl (nothing has hap- pened yet), and he asks me for advice and I just have SUCH A BAD FEELING. It's so viscerally anti- her that I wonder if I'm secretly harboring feelings for him. And it's nothing glaring — she seems thoughtful and is very friendly. Can you tell me if my red flags are ludicrous? (1) She has dated at least four of his friends. (2) All of them still have strong nega- tive feelings about her. (3) She started getting very close to him (gifts, late-night texts) while still dating someone else. (4) She seems to need to be desired, by a lot of people, a lot. (5) She is MUCH friendlier to men than women. Am I a jealous hag? —RedFlags DEAR RED FLAGS » Flags seem legitimate, and you do have feelings for him. Either stay out of it while his crush runs its (collision) course, or shoot the moon — admit you're allergic to her for what you think are legitimate reasons in spite of your blatant self-interest due to your, ah, feelings for him. DEAR CAROLYN » To Red Flags: I don't know if I agree with Carolyn. I have had similar feelings about a woman whom you describe to such a tee I genuinely wondered if it was the same person. This woman didn't really encroach on my marital territory (although she did overrun my social net- work), so it wasn't an issue of romantic jealousy. She just ... triggered me. It can be personally offensive to watch a woman use your (male) friends for their af- fections, and also not value other women at all. — Anonymous DEAR ANONYMOUS » Thanks. You're right, someone can still offend you when you have no per- sonal stake in her actions. To the extent that, when I read the descrip- tion, I too thought it could be someone I once knew. Same thing — couldn't abide the person even when nothing of mine was at stake. Still can't. DEAR CAROLYN » I do think I probably have feelings for him. Our housing situa- tion is essentially a sexless companion marriage — I have never gotten along with anyone quite so easily or well, down to the level of messiness tolerable, cor- rect procedure for making a stir-fry, kindness and musical taste. I'm protec- tive of him for that, and also because his mother recently died. I get irri- tated every time this girl's name comes up. I know he loves living with me, but I don't think the romantic feelings are mutual. — Red Flags Again DEAR RED FLAGS » I hope you two find your way to each other. If you let things run their course, though, re- member — he'll apparent- ly have "strong negative feelings about her" soon. Woman pines for roommate who has eyes for another Carolyn Hax Ask Carolyn Email Carolyn Hax at tellme@washpost.com, follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ carolyn.hax or chat with her online at noon Eastern time each Friday at www.washingtonpost.com. Sudoku Instructions:Theobjectistoplacethe numbers1to9intheemptysquaresso thateachrow,eachcolumnandeach 3x3boxcontainsthenumberonlyonce. AnswertoPreviousPuzzle CelebrityCipher ByLuisCampos Instructions:CelebrityCiphercryptogramsarecreatedfromquotationsbyfamouspeople, pastandpresent.Eachletterinthecipherstandsforanother. NEACrossword Gemini(May21-June20)— An uncertain future will require you to broaden your options re- garding your work and personal life. There is no need to remain in a situation that is stifling. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Put some space between you and anything that is creating stress. Indulge in things that make you happy. You will feel recharged and better equipped. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Invite some friends over. Take time to enjoy one another's company in an open and pleas- ant setting. Leave work-related matters on the doorstep. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — A beneficial partnership could come your way as the result of a short trip. Your plans will be met with enthusiasm. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Expect to face a difference of opinion at home. Emotions will heat up if you are not willing to bend. Don't say something that you will live to regret. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — You can overcome any barriers. Don't allow insecurity to slow down your progress. You have what it takes to be successful, so pick up the pace. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — You may be called on to fulfill a promise that you have yet to honor. Don't try to back out. You made the commit- ment, so it's up to you to see it through. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Someone is feeling let down. Show more affection, and you will get the same in return. It's important to see both sides of a situation if you want to resolve issues. 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