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I'm starting to wonder if hanging out with him every once in a while is doing him more harm than good. I don't want to give him false hope or make him any more depressed; I just want to see him happy. Is there anything I can do or say that can help him? —M DEAR M » If you are happy and healthy in your new relationship, you should attempt to extend your friendship with your ex to include your current part- ner. The reason for this is twofold. This transpar- ency is probably best for your current relationship, and it also exposes your former partner to a new circle of people, which could give him a boost. I do not think seeing this old friend occasion- ally would be "bad" for him; if he is depressed and is olate d, thi s co ntact might be helpful. DEAR AMY» My brother- in-law is going through a divorce after a very messy situation with his (almost) ex-wife. He met someone new last month, and she seems to be like his ex in terms of appearance, values, etc. We are concerned but will give her the benefit of the doubt. The problem is that he is bringing her on a fam- ily vacation. This is a very intimate, cozy setting for the family. Frankly, I do not want to share our va- cation with our children with the new girlfriend. We all stay in a family- shared home in a remote setting. Am I totally out of line? — Annoyed DEAR ANNOYED » While I agree with you that bring- ing a new squeeze on an extended family holiday is unwise, your brother- in-law sounds like one of those people who just can't be alone. Unless there are house rules dictating this, he probably won't do any- thing differently. You have the right to be annoyed. What you may not do is to let this ruin your holiday. Woman keeps in contact with ex despite her new boyfriend (You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@tribune.com. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or "like" her on Facebook. Amy Dickinson's mem- oir, "The Mighty Queens of Freeville: A Mother, a Daughter and the Town that Raised Them" (Hyperion), is available in bookstores.) Amy Dickinson Ask Amy Sudoku Instructions:Theobjectistoplacethe numbers1to9intheemptysquaresso thateachrow,eachcolumnandeach 3x3boxcontainsthenumberonlyonce. AnswertoPreviousPuzzle CelebrityCipher ByLuisCampos Instructions:CelebrityCiphercryptogramsarecreatedfromquotationsbyfamouspeople, pastandpresent.Eachletterinthecipherstandsforanother. NEACrossword Cancer(June21-July22) — Share your thoughts with the people you most enjoy being around. A night out with friends or a quiet evening discussing plans will be satisfying. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Stand up to anyone put- ting demands on you. Backing down will give whoever you are dealing with the go-ahead to continue treating you poorly. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Hard work brings results, but every once in a while you need to take a break. Make plans to do something fun with friends. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Rewards will come your way for good deeds that you performed in the past. Let your employer know about your ideas regarding job efficiency to win points. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Do something special to reward someone in your life who has shown tolerance and patience. This will improve your relationship and ensure that you will still be able to count on this person in the future. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Be mindful of what you say in the workplace. Rumors and innuendos can damage your reputation. Even the most innocent remark can and will be used against you. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Consider joining a group or organization that could use your skills or services. You have a lot to contribute, and you will feel gratified by helping others. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Don't worry about what others think. Someone you work with may be jealous of your abilities, but don't let that hold you back. Pursue your goals and your interests. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — It's time for a change of scenery. Take a journey that will broaden your horizons, rejuvenate your spirit and revive your sense of adventure. A change is as good as a rest. Aries (March 21-April 19) — You will run out of steam if you don't slow down. You need to pace yourself. Difficulties with an elderly relative or child will try your patience. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Romance is in the air. Plan an intimate evening with the one you love, or, if you are single, get out and take part in events that are geared toward meeting people. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Don't flirt with disaster. Abide by the rules and regulations. If you hew to the straight and narrow, everything will be fine. Horoscope By Bernice Bede Osol WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 WEDNESDAY,JULY9,2014 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |YOURDAILYBREAK | 3 B