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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»I'vebeendat- ing a guy for two months. He is funny, smart, drop- dead handsome, generous and really good to me. We almost never argue, but there are two things I can't get over. He lives with four other guys in a big house. They each have their own room, so privacy isn't an is- sue. They're good friends and hang out a lot. The first problem is my boyfriend is naked a lot when he's at home. The other guys come and go that way sometimes, but my boyfriend pretty much lives that way. The second problem is that he's really physi- cal and affectionate with everyone. He doesn't hug and kiss just me, but all of his friends too, and all the time! Guy or girl, gay or straight. What do I do to get him to understand these two expressions of inti- macy should be between a guy and a girl, and not shared with the whole world? We've talked about it, but he says this is the way he is. I've asked his friends to make him stop, but they don't care how he behaves and say I should just let him be himself. What can I do? —A DEAR A » Let's imagine your boyfriend wrote to me, saying, "My new girlfriend is great, except she wears clothes, like, almost all the time. And she's such a prude! I told her friends she was acting really straight but they won't make her stop. They say, 'That's just the way she is!'" The reason your boyfriend's friends won't make him change is because they are his friends. They like him this way. The reason your boyfriend won't change is because he likes himself this way. You are the only per- son in this household who doesn't like him this way. If you've asked him to ad- just and he won't, it's not because he can't behave differently, it's because he doesn't want to. Your choices are to ac- cept him or move on. DEAR AMY » I have buried two husbands in my lifetime. One to a car acci- dent, the second to cancer after 27 years together (he died four years ago). I have children, grandchil- dren and brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles, but I want a partner. I met the new man of my life through an online matching site. After months of writ- ing and getting to know each other long distance, I traveled to meet him. He is everything I want in a man. I love him. The problem is that his sons (age 38 and 40) are not happy with us. My sons of the same age are happy I found someone. What do we do about his sons? — Third Time Charmed DEAR CHARMED » If he wants to spend his life with you, the best attitude for your guy to take with his sons is a combination of patience, compassion and a firm and confident stance that he is doing the right thing. Girlfriend is bothered by boyfriend's nude habits 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 Scorpio(Oct.24-Nov.22) — Don't get flustered by the changes going on around you. Get a feel for the situation by carefully watching what others do and say. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — It would be a good idea to stop trying to direct others to do what you want. Concentrate on your own future and leave oth- ers to their own devices. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Charity and helpfulness are admirable qualities, but don't assume that everyone has your best interest at heart. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Your ideas will pay off. Be- ware of people who are stretch- ing the truth to persuade you to make a commitment. Some- thing unexpected will come. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — You will have a better under- standing of what your friends, family or loved ones want. Relationships will take an in- triguing direction, allowing you greater comfort and freedom. Aries (March 21-April 19) — A sticky situation will end up being beneficial. Take advan- tage of a change that allows you to make a positive move. Hesitation will be the enemy, so act fast. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Your emotions will be close to the surface, making judgment calls difficult. Deep discussions are best avoided until you feel levelheaded. Keep situations plain and simple. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Don't let anger get in your way. Remaining calm while others are upset will give you the upper hand, allowing you to get things done your way. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — You can form a successful partnership if you engage in serious talks with people who share your vision and insight. A love connection will take an interesting turn. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Someone will have trouble understanding your motives. You will face firm opposition if the people you are dealing with doubt your ability to get good results. Prepare to move forward on your own. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — A different career path will beckon you. Talk to people already moving in a similar direction. There is knowledge available, so study. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — It's time to take a leap of faith. Don't let fear or procrastina- tion dominate you. If you see a professional opportunity, take the plunge. Over time, you will realize your choice is perfect. Horoscope By Eugenia Last FRIDAY, OCT. 24 | YOURDAILYBREAK | REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2014 6 B