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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»Mywifeand I have been married for 35 years, and even though she is rarely interested in me, I don't think she has ever been physi- cally unfaithful. But ever since the technology has become available she has been a drunk texter. For a long time she denied it, but she fi- nally admit- ted that she was sending "flirty, silly" messages to male friends of ours. Even though I told her I thought it was inappro- priate and disrespectful, she insisted it was just harmless fun. Then she received a text one night after she was asleep. I tried to ignore it, but her phone kept beeping every five minutes. So I finally got her phone out of her purse and pushed the OK button to make it stop. I didn't read the message or anything. The next day when she saw she had a missed text, she became unglued. She yelled at me, accus- ing me of reading her texts and checking her call log. When I explained what really happened, she called me a liar. Fortunately we have mostly gotten past it, but I can't stop wondering what was in her phone that day. I contend there should not be anything in there that her spouse could not see. And she continues to insist there isn't and that it is just a privacy issue. What do you think? —HurtandConfused DEAR HURT » Let's rewind your question and go back to this phrase: "... even though she is rarely interested in me." This is your wife, not a soror- ity sister. Her choice to "drunk text" is juvenile and disrespectful. You should not sneakily comb through your wife's phone, but you weren't doing that. When this be- came a problem between the two of you, your wife should have read- ily of fer ed to show you her phone. You are wise to understand that you cannot control your wife's actions, but it would be nice if she would. You say you are mostly past this, but in my view if you want to have a healthier, satisfying and more transparent partnership, you two have some work to do. DEAR AMY » I think my mother is jealous and resentful of me. Any ac- complishments over the course of my lifetime (I'm middle aged) have gone completely unheralded by her for as long as I can re- member. She is sarcastic and seems to want to take me down a notch. I never heard from her that I was smart or capable. I want to believe my mother is simply an unhappy person whose unhappiness has nothing to do with me, but she brags about my sibling relentlessly, so how could I come to any other conclusion? — Downtrodden Daughter DEAR DOWNTRODDEN » I agree with your conclu- sion. I also agree your mother is deeply un- happy. It is not unusual for a dysfunctional parent to single out one child to treat poorly. Drunk texting wife accuses husband of reading messages 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 Capricorn(Dec.22-Jan.19) — You will get a great deal of satisfaction if you help a cause you believe in. Sharing your time and skills will bring you fulfill- ment and pleasure. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — A change in status is appar- ent. If you are receptive to new ideas, you will come out ahead of the game. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Simplicity is key. Don't rock the boat if a friend or partner insists on being in charge. Diplo- macy will help you avoid trouble and get what you want. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Financial gains are in the stars. Take the advice of an experi- enced relative regarding invest- ments or savings plans to build a strong and stable future. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Make plans to attend a cultural or theatrical event with your partner. It may rekindle an inter- est in travel or entertainment ideas that you have not had time to pursue in the past. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Examine the motives of someone who is pressuring you for cash. You don't want to fall victim to a fly-by-night organization or smooth-talking scam artist. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — A creative or artistic outlet will give you a chance to relax. Fam- ily pressures or work demands will wear you down. Don't feel guilty if you decide to take some time off. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — You will gain support for a new venture. Speaking with someone from your past will give you the incentive and insight necessary to take your plans to the next level. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Strive to achieve balance between your personal and pro- fessional goals. If a new career conflicts with your personal life, you will face an ultimatum. Don't sign a contract. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Make plans to do something special with someone you love. The hectic pace of the holiday season is enough to cause prob- lems in most relationships. It's time to kiss and make up. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Take on added responsi- bilities or assignments in order to gain the respect of your employer. Suggest workplace improvements and offer the skills and services necessary. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Impress others with your unique talents. Selling your ideas will bring you financial rewards and personal satisfac- tion. A pending partnership can be signed, sealed and delivered. 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