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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»Myboyfriend and I have been together for almost four years. I have given up job op- portunities and graduate school opp ortu niti es to move around the country for him and his job. We are currently living in a small town in Texas with our 2-year-old son. He promises me we will get married one day, but not anytime soon. When I tell him I want marriage, he says I'm pressuring him. I have tried to com- promise and ask him to at least make me feel like I'm his partner by combining even a portion of our finances to cover mutual costs and he says no. He won't even tell me his salary. His parents had a nasty divorce, and I can't help but think that has influenced him and his ability to commit. I love him, and I know he loves me. I don't want to raise our son apart, but I know I'll never be fully happy if we don't get married. When I try to talk to him about my concerns, it always turns into a fight. Do I stay, or do I leave? —TiredofWaiting DEAR TIRED » I almost never respond with an instant reaction that someone should leave a relationship — certainly with a toddler in the pic- ture, but I'm making an exception here. Your guy is control- ling and withholding. You are responsible for your choice to give up oppor- tunities and your educa- tion in order to follow him around, have a child with him and to exist in a relationship limbo that you claim is 100 percent NOT what you want. Please, don't make your life worse by doubling down and insisting on marrying him. This man is showing you exactly who he is. Believe him. DEAR AMY » My husband and I recently learned that we will be great- grandparents! Two of our granddaughters have announced their pregnan- cies and we are thrilled. The other day my daughter sent me a picture of her daughter's four-month baby bump. She was wearing a tight shirt and the bump was quite pronounced. I realize I may be from a different generation that "just doesn't get it," but anybody with good eyesight can see how unattractive pregnant women are nowadays, prancing around in tight shirts. I really hoped my granddaughters would not wear these fashions. My daughter said that my granddaughters are adults with good sense and good taste and the last thing they need is guidance about what to wear. She thinks big preg- nant bellies are adorable! What should we do? — Upset Great- grandparents DEAR UPSET » On the surface, it is sort of sweet that you care so much about maternity fashions. On every other level, how- ever, it's quite rude. I give you permission to tsk, tsk, tsk silently. But stop judging how these women are dressing. Bounced around girlfriend should leave relationship 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) — Stay close to home and spend time reflecting on how you want to approach the coming year. Share your dreams with some- one special. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — An intimate get-together with friends should be planned. Hosting an event will make you feel good. A tasty meal will make for a pleasant gathering. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — There is no point taking a risk or confronting an authority fig- ure. Even if you are in the right, you are likely to cause delays that will lead to uncertainty. Aries (March 21-April 19) — You will face a challenge while dealing with an older individual. Gather and share information with friends and neighbors. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Don't be tempted to make promises you can't keep. Reflect on the year gone by and consider what your inten- tions are for the year to come. A casual chat will reveal important information. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — A new beginning will develop from a shared idea. Tread care- fully around emotional individu- als. An elderly or ailing relative will require special care and encouragement. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Conversations with family members will open your eyes to a new employment pos- sibility. Thorough research will determine if, when and how you should move forward with plans. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — You will regret any excess you may have incurred ringing in the new year. Spend a quiet day at home getting the rest you need to start the year off right. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You will start the year off on the wrong foot if you are coerced into a family feud. Be diplomatic and a good listener, and refuse to meddle. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — You aren't likely to agree with everyone today. Don't overreact or be too eager to voice your opinion. Agree to disagree with your interlocutor and move on to a less controversial topic. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Rekindle a relationship that cooled off last year. If you still find this person fascinating, it's worth your while to pick up where you left off and see what happens. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Overindulgence will be your downfall. Don't risk alienat- ing those who love you the most. Take all criticism directed at you as constructive. Be mod- erate and keep your emotions in check. Horoscope By Eugenia Last THURSDAY, JAN. 1 THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2015 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |YOURDAILYBREAK | 3 B