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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'vebeenmar- ried for two weeks and frankly I hate my wife. She is completely lazy and pays absolutely no atten- tion to me. She was so nice when we were dating, but it was probably all just for show. I come from a "richer type of fam- ily" and she comes from a "mod- erate to low-income family." I feel kind of bad for her, but she is so pestering and obnoxious and she prob- ably just married me for my money. I can't divorce her because we have a legal document stating that I must give her $70,000 if we separate or divorce, and I'm not that rich. My parents are com- pletely NOT on my side. They keep telling me that it's my fault and refuse to get involved. —BadChoiceMaker DEAR MAKER » Normally I would suggest that your relationship might be repaired through some hard work and profes- sional counseling, but when you report that you "hate" your wife after only two weeks of marriage, it would probably be best for everyone if you part company quickly. Your wife might be lazy and tacky, but you don't sound like the sharpest tool in the shed. I'm not a lawyer, but giv- en your situation it seems idiotic of you to sign a prenup. You need good legal advice. Because your union is so brief, there might be an "out" clause you can exercise in order to nullify the marriage. This is your mess. Your parents are wise not to get involved. Your wife will come out the winner, because unless you can void the prenup, you will basically have to pay her for your freedom. DEAR AMY » I visited my mom and stepdad's house one afternoon. Everything seemed fine until my mother and stepfather had some sort of miscommunication. My stepdad left angrily and hit my car on his way out of the driveway. He got out to inspect the damage then gave me a dirty look and sped off. My mom assured me the damage would be paid for. When I became angry at my step dad's b ehavior , she changed her tune and said the damage is cosmetic and the car was a gift, so they shouldn't be responsible for the repair. She also suggested I see a therapist because I'm "too emotional" about this. The damage cost $670 to be repaired. I still have not been repaid and not received an apology. After receiving this car from them as a gift, I've paid all the expenses for the last four years and I own the title. What did I do wrong? — Furious DEAR FURIOUS » You've done nothing wrong. Both parents are attacking you because they made a mis- take and would rather be furious than apologetic. You will probably not receive what you seek because rather than be a rational grown-up he will blame you for his mis- take and then blame you for your reaction to his mistake. Newlywed hates his wife, wonders what to do next 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) — Don't upset friends or family by neglecting to nurture impor- tant relationships. Take time out of your busy schedule to listen and make plans. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — A professional partnership will bring financial rewards. If you spend time with people who share your interests, it will spark your imagination. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Keep your eyes and ears alert for new opportunities. Being well informed will give you an advantage. Aries (March 21-April 19) — You will gain experience if you try something different. Social activities will result in an edu- cational or travel opportunity. Consider home improvements. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Rethink your strategy and search for important facts. False or misleading information will lead to mishaps. Keep your emotions under control and you will come out on top. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Your fiery nature will help to set the stage for fun and excite- ment. Time spent with someone you love will bring you closer together. Socialize, network and enjoy interacting with others. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Self-discipline is required in order to succeed. Help will be given if you ask for it. A col- league will be interested in one of your ideas or skills. Share your plans and intentions. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — A partnership will turn out bet- ter than you anticipated. Your compassionate nature and experience and insight will help someone who faces a trouble- some time Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Business negotiations will not turn in your favor if you divulge secret information. Ensure that parity is paramount in joint ven- tures, or you will end up doing the majority of the work. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Minor changes will make you more marketable personally and professionally. Your unique outlook will impress all the right people, leading to an appealing offer. Romance is looking good. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — You will have problems convincing others to join your quest. Don't waste time argu- ing. Collaborating with people who understand your motives will bring higher returns. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Temptation will be your downfall. Stick to a budget. Overspending will cause addi- tional stress. It is your personal- ity and wit that will make the best impression, not your cash. Horoscope By Eugenia Last WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7 | YOURDAILYBREAK | REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2015 6 B