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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»Myserious girlfriend has a social media account. She re- fuses to include me in her group and has blocked me from having access to simply look at the site. This concerns me be- cause while I understand she needs and deserves privacy, I feel like she could be hiding some- thing from me. I'm not sure what she could be hiding but I wonder if it is something like having relationships with other men. Am I being overly con- cerned or unfair to her? —SeriousGuy DEAR SERIOUS » If your girlfriend is serious about being in an intimate relationship with you, she should loop you in to her social media or at the very least show or share her page with you. You aren't jumping to an unfair conclusion that she is hiding something from you — she actu- ally IS hiding something — her social circles and online connections. Blocking a loved one from personal access, which other people have available to them, is not an open and loving way to behave. Aside from other red flags brought on by this block, your lack of access is prompting you to jump to all sorts of conclusions. If you don't feel trusted or trusting, then you should not be in this relationship. DEAR AMY » I ha ve know n my boyfriend for 14 years. We've been together for three years. Recently he caught me in a lie. He is averse to my continuing to perform volunteer work on an ambulance and wants me to "retire." He found out that I took a refresher class without asking him if it was OK. He now calls me a sneak who cannot be trusted. To make mat- ters worse, I did not tell him the precise location of the training but he found it by using Google. I said I was sorry, but he is very hurt and angry. He said, "You were taking training that you knew I did not want you to take, at a location that I was not aware of and with people I did not know." He then accused me of chatting up men in the class, being walked to my car and having a "good time." Is he normal or has he lost it? I believe he plans to break up over this. — Avid Volunteer DEAR VOLUNTEER » Great news — your boyfriend plans to break up with you because he can't con- trol you. Please, let him. And if he doesn't break up with you, you should definitely break up with him. Controlling your movements, wanting "approval" over your ac- tivities and friends, using technology to track you and inventing reasons to be jealous — all of these reactions are signs of an abuser. If you suspect he might act out and become violent or start to stalk you, please share your concerns with friends and family and also read through the warning signs on the website of the National Domestic Violence Hotline at thehotline.org. Boyfriend is suspicious being blocked from social media 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) — Your ability to manipulate sit- uations will broaden your range of options and bring beneficial results. Make a commitment to gain peace of mind. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Get busy and start some- thing new. If you look for people who share your dedication and resourcefulness, a promising opportunity will unfold. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Your unpredictable mood will make it difficult for you to de- cide something. Come up with a workable plan. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Hard work coupled with your ability to be a team player will bring cash your way. The ability to clearly express your ideas and plans will be valuable. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Increase the scope of your job search both online and off. A higher-paying position will be worth added responsibilities and time. Don't be afraid to learn as you go. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Don't feel guilty about the things you want to pursue. If your heart tells you that the path you want to take is the right one, proceed down it. Love and romance are looking good. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Your kindness and compas- sion will make a difference to someone in need. Assisting people in crisis will end up be- ing a stepping-stone to a new career. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — You won't be able to please everyone. Put your needs first, and forget about getting others' approval. You will accomplish more if you stop worrying about what others think. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Tensions at home will mount if you laze around or become bored. Get out and enjoy a change of scenery. An old friend will be worth reconnect- ing with. Enjoy catching up. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Communications and travel are highlighted. Be honest with your partner about your feelings and motivations. A short trip will provide inspiration for a new hobby or project. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Get your plan up and running, even if you still have changes to make and problems to solve. You will learn via the mistakes you make and the challenges you face. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — An unexpected dilemma will cause concern. You will have to deal with this matter immediately to avoid setbacks. Put your regular schedule on hold for the time being. Horoscope By Eugenia Last SATURDAY, JAN. 10 SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2015 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |YOURDAILYBREAK | 5 B