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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»Threeyears ago my wife left a large firm to start a business along with her mentor from the firm. Though there were rumors that they'd had an "inappro- priate relationship," I had no doubt that their relationship was entirely professional. Her mentor was married and had a young fam- ily; we all socialized; nothing nefarious happened. Fast-forward three years. Their business was a success. My wife and I had a baby. The mentor left his wife and his fam- ily, with much discord. Over time, my interac- tion with her business partner, "Danny," got in- creasingly strained. Then they started traveling a lot together. She would remove herself from my presence when talking with him on the phone. One night the three of us went out. He seemed so awkward toward me it weirded me out. I looked at my wife's text messages for the preceding couple of weeks and saw state- ments from him such as, "I've left everything for u — u can't keep me wait- ing forever." When I confronted her, she admitted that the relationship had "gone too far" and that it was having a negative effect on our marriage. She also said she wanted to pursue counseling — she would go first, both of us later — which made sense to me. I wonder what to do about her business relationship with Danny — he's still the mentor to a degree and has an up- per hand in the business. My wife has agreed that I don't need to see him and that he's not to be around our baby daughter. But, knowing what he said to he r , I ca n' t g et p as t it . Other than counseling, do you have any suggestions? —HeartsickHusband DEAR HUSBAND » It is not only logical, it is also reasonable and neces- sary for your wife and her business partner to severely limit their non- professional interactions if your marriage is going to survive. Your wife must provide complete trans- parency regarding their contact. Your relationship can survive this, but your wife doesn't get to dictate the terms. If she isn't willing to engage in the repair process alongside you, then I'd say the future for your marriage is shaky. DEAR AMY » My n ep he w "Hugo" was invited to his friend's wedding. The bride's family has limited the number of guests, so Hugo cannot bring a com- panion. Hugo's girlfriend of about a year and a half ("Martha") told Hugo he is "disrespecting their relationship" because he plans to go to the wed- ding without her. Martha barely knows the groom. I don't see how Hugo's going to the wedding amounts to disrespecting their relationship. Am I wrong? Shouldn't he feel free to go to the wedding if he wants to? — A Meddling Aunt DEAR AUNT » I agree with you that "Hugo" should go to the wedding if he wants to. Business partners' relationship does not stay professional 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 Pisces(Feb.20-March20) — Not everyone is as truthful as you are. Get your facts in order before you make a decision. Without precise details, you are likely to make a costly mistake. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Participation in group events or community activities will lead to friendships. Volunteer within your community, and you will open the door to possibilities. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Don't sit on the sidelines if you have something to contribute. Keep your emotions in check and base your opinions on facts. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Without breaking the bank, there are numerous ways to increase the comfort and cost- efficiency of your house. Make your home a welcome retreat. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Consider making some substan- tial changes to your life. Keep personal information a secret. Someone will have unexpected ulterior motives. You'll do best working on your own, if you want to get ahead. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — De- ception is apparent. You'll end up in a vulnerable position if you get involved in a risky financial deal. Use your charisma to out- maneuver anyone playing games with you. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Expect important information to be withheld. Now is not the time to show emotion if you want to come out on top. Read between the lines and make a move. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Get together with friends. The hectic routine of the workweek will be detrimental to your health. Some physical activity will help alleviate stress and improve your friendships. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Make personal changes, but be diplomatic when discuss- ing such matters with the people you live with. Be firm and considerate, but put your needs first. A new creative challenge will get you moving. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Travel delays or minor roadblocks will prevent you from completing your to-do list. Concentrate on accomplishing things without getting angry. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Some things cannot be rushed. You should use your powers of persuasion and persistence when discussing a possible deal with your employer or partner. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Be a leader. You are at your best when you make your own decisions and listen to your intuition. Being what someone else wants you to be will lead to disappointment. Horoscope By Eugenia Last WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2015 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |YOURDAILYBREAK | 3 B