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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»Myfirstweek in college I met "Christy" and "Ally," who were friends in high school. I had a brief relation- ship with Christy. I ended it because we lacked an emotional connection; also Christy ignored me, flirted with my friends, repeatedly called my major "bor- ing" and only talked about herself. I began dating Ally about a month later. Ally talked with Christy before we began going out, and Christy said that she was OK with it. Ally has a delicate past; her mother died when she was young. In high school, she turned to friends like Christy, who is very dominating. Ally is stable, kind and decent. She sees a thera- pist regularly. Christy has been a jerk. Many of their old friends go to our school, and Christy has successfully alienated Ally from them, degrading her clothing and comparing her to a whore. Christy will accompany our group to dinner and ignore us, let doors slam in our faces, drop food trays in our path, etc. We ignore her, but she has not stopped. I have tried to be civil. Do you have any ad- vice for how to approach her (or a college author- ity) in a way that won't divide my friends or cause unnecessary emotional harm? —AngeredinVirginia DEAR ANGERED » Your friendships are already affected by "Christy's" behavior because she suc- cessfully influenced the group and is cutting you off from the herd. If Christy is always dominant and obnoxious, she relies on people aro- und her to be submissive. Don't be. Confront her and tell her to stop it. And then ignore her. If her behavior esca- lates, by all means go to y ou r d o rm 's r es i d e n t adviser for advice. Also make an appointment to see your dean of student life. This bullying is wrong, and if it is ongo- ing, physical, or becomes extreme, her standing at the school could (and should) be in jeopardy. DEAR AMY » Please tell me how to deal with my con- descending son-in-law. Whenever we are at family gatherings, he repeatedly corrects me in front of others and speaks to me i n a co nde sce ndin g tone of voice. I've noticed he also does this to his mother and my daughter; how- ever, he does not do this to my husband or his father. I was told he was cited for this on his job evalua- tion. So far, I haven't said anything in order to keep peace in the family. What can I do? — Mother-in-law DEAR MOTHER-IN-LAW » Your son-in-law has been called on this behavior before — so he knows he does it and he knows it's a problem. You should deal with this directly and dis- creetly. Speak with him privately. If he disregards this, you'll have to catch him publicly and counter his correction with your own. Girl carries petty high school behavior into college life You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@tribune.com and follow her on Twitter @askingamy. Amy Dickinson Ask Amy Sudoku Instructions:Theobjectistoplacethe numbers1to9intheemptysquaresso thateachrow,eachcolumnandeach 3x3boxcontainsthenumberonlyonce. AnswertoPreviousPuzzle CelebrityCipher ByLuisCampos Instructions:CelebrityCiphercryptogramsarecreatedfromquotationsbyfamouspeople, pastandpresent.Eachletterinthecipherstandsforanother. NEACrossword Libra(Sept.23-Oct.23)— Meet up with someone you want to get to know better. Prepare to make big changes. It's likely you will be recommended for a promotion or an opportunity. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — You will come out on top if challenged. Not only will you be able to think fast, you will play a critical role in helping someone with a pressing problem. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Engage in a heart-to- heart talk with someone you have an issue with. Be direct to avoid confusion. Don't let anxi- ety get the better of you. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Persuasiveness will evade you today. Refrain from initiat- ing a partnership. Equality will be difficult to maintain. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Don't engage in personal talks regarding assets or se- crets. Your wit and charisma will be entertainment enough. Someone influential will have a profound effect on your future. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Go to great lengths to avoid disputes among your peers. You will ruin a chance for advance- ment if you take sides. Observe and collect information to help get ahead. Don't meddle. Aries (March 21-April 19) — An offhand remark will strain an important relationship. Physi- cal activity will keep you out of trouble. Unexpected delays will turn a happy experience into a headache. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Lending money or picking up the tab will not impress anyone. Pitfalls lie ahead if you fall prey to a fast-talking scam artist who guarantees wealth and prosperity. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Your best option will be listen- ing to and deciphering what's actually going on around you. Once you have gathered all the information, you will be able to make an informed choice. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — If you pace your actions, you will get a lot done. Don't hesitate to delegate tasks if you think you are falling behind. A solid effort will help to clinch the deal. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — You will have the power of persuasion working for you, and a beneficial partnership is on the horizon. Keep some details secret so that you are not left in a vulnerable position. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Remove yourself from the hustle and bustle of everyday routine, and put your worries aside. A day of relaxation or time spent doing something you enjoy will boost your spirits. 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