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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 DEARAMY»Myhusband is active-duty military. We move quite often. There is a Facebook page dedicat- ed to the military spouse community in most locations. They are great resources for newcomers with numerous questions. Upon introducing myself to a new group online, I'll typically receive sev- eral friend requests from group members. I am not at all comfortable adding virtual strangers to a Web page that I reserve for close friends and family to keep up with my do- ings across the country. I have gained a few wonderful friends from these adds, but I have also ended up deleting and therefore causing bad feelings. With acquaintances that I am not on Web pages with, I say that I rarely use Facebook and give them my email until I get to know them better. Since these women can see that I'm participating in the Facebook group, I can't use that excuse. A tactful way of dodg- ing these requests would be much appreciated. —MilitaryWife DEAR WIFE » Simply tell the truth: "I only use my personal Facebook page for very long-term friends and family members, but I am enjoying commu- nicating on the group page. It would be better for me to exchange email addresses." DEAR AMY » I've been in a relationship with my boy- friend for about 10 years. I love him dearly, but a few months ago I started an affair with one of my co-workers. It started out as harmless flirting and kissing, but then it went further. We were sexually intimate twice. My co-worker is also in a relationship. He recently moved away, and now I can't stop thinking about him. When we started our affair, it was only for fun. We both agreed to this. But now I feel something more. I love my boyfriend, but I'm tired of the way things are going — no marriage and he's not working. I've told my boyfriend how I feel numerous times. He swears he's go- ing to change, but I don't se e an y i m pr ov e m en t. Should I tell my "buddy" how I feel or just leave well enough alone? What should I do about my boyfriend? — Love or Lust DEAR L OR L » My advice to you really doesn't have much to do with the two dead-end relationships you are considering. After 10 years of stasis, your boyfriend will prob- ably not change. You can say what you want to your affair part- ner (I suggest being hon- est), but he will not leave his other relationship. Your efforts should be directed toward your own personal development. Your choice to deal with your frustration by having an affair is a common and very cowardly way to behave. To change your future, you are going to have to be more engaged in improving your own life without these men in it. 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