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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»RecentlyIgot a phone call from a local video game store advising me that my husband had won a new game console from a store conte st. I called my husband, and he was excited to pick up his prize. Soon, I found out my husband hadn't won a contest, but had conspired with the as- sistant store manager to deceive me. He paid for the console but didn't want me to know. When I confronted him about the lie, he denied it, even after I had proof. After fessing up, he flipped it on me and said that because I couldn't afford to buy him a nice birthday gift, he had the store call me about the contest in hopes that I would pick up the game system and pass it off as a gift from me. Now he has decided he no longer wants to speak or have anything to do with me. Shouldn't I be the one who is angry? —AllPlayedOut DEAR PLAYED OUT » Your husband certainly is a player. This scheme has more components than "Minecraft." He is hiding purchases — and likely other finan- ci al i ss u es — f r o m yo u . He is acting like a child, and now that he has been found out, he is with- drawing. The store clerk's choice to participate in this domestic deception shows (at best) terrible judg- ment and (at worst) a serious ethical lapse and possible firing offense. Don't worry about just- ifying your anger; it is simply beside the point. You and he have a lot of work to do if your relationship is going to survive. You two need to put all your cards on the table; professional financial and marital counseling would help. DEAR AMY » I have been with my husband for almost 20 years. People think he is a prize. He has cheated pretty much from the start. I discovered it gradually. He admitted some of it, but there is way more. He went for an STD test a few years ago. He said it ca me up nega tive so it was none of my business. I want to know the extent of his infidelity, but when I bring it up he screams at me and makes me the culprit and storms out for the night. I agree I am a fool for sticking around. But I am in my 50s and I don't want to start over. Every boyfriend I have ever had has cheated on me. No, I am not exagger- ating. I have contracted STDs from each of them. Does a cheater ever quit? Is a cheater ever honest? — Sad DEAR SAD » Not everybody cheats, but many people do — at least once. You are in a lifelong pattern. You need to examine the dynamics of your life — and your past — to see what it is that makes this OK for you. This is sad and an unfortunate reflection of your self-esteem. I hope you will get help. And you should. Husband lies and plays games; marriage is the loser 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)— You won't need to look far for help. Your family and friends will do everything possible to assist you. Take the advice given to you seriously, without offense. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — It is easy to get carried away when you go shopping with someone who has more money than you. Plan ahead, be pru- dent and limit your expenses. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — You shouldn't expect everyone to agree. The qualities outsiders find attractive may not be appealing to relatives. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Expect to encounter a troubling relationship issue. If you have been insensitive to someone who looks up to you, it's best to make amends. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Protect your position and reputation. Think before you act, and keep your ideas to yourself for the time being. A rash deci- sion will end up being a costly mistake. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — You will be pulled in several different directions. It's impos- sible to please everyone, so listen carefully to what others have to say and make the best choice for your situation. Aries (March 21-April 19) — If you are feeling lazy or lethar- gic, make an effort to get some physical exercise. If you invite friends to accompany you, you will not find it so difficult. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — It's time to organize your paperwork and sort through any outstanding bills or legal docu- ments. Keeping your personal papers in order will save you time and money. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Take a class, join a group or start a new hobby. Excessive spending will be your downfall, so look for hobbies that won't stretch your budget. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — You will feel dissatisfied, but you shouldn't take your bad mood out on family mem- bers. Complaints or criticism will only serve to make matters worse. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Be careful not to overdo it. You may start out with a burst of energy, but if you take on too much, you are likely to burn out before you finish. Pace yourself. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today, it may seem as though everything is going wrong. Be patient and let the little things slide. Don't get stressed out over matters you can't change or control. Horoscope By Eugenia Last THURSDAY, OCT. 16 | YOURDAILYBREAK | REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014 6 B