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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»Myfriendand I were always the party girls in our group, always up for a good time, drink- ing and dancing until the sun came up. I treasured the close bond we shared and our fun, carefree lifestyle. I recently became pregnant and my hus- band and I are thrilled. My party- girl lifestyle has dramati- cally altered. Although my afore- mentioned friend is very excited for us, I'm having trouble with her and the lifestyle I used to enjoy. Every time we go out my friend has numerous cocktails and beers, and the increasing intoxica- tion makes it difficult to have a conversation. If she has gone out the night before, she is hung over and unreliable. I am beginning not to want to spend time with her because I do not like her behavior and attitude. I understand that pregnancy and child-rear- ing change relationships and perhaps my friend is struggling. I am wor- ried that talking to her about it will start a fight, but keeping it in doesn't work. What should I do? —Pregnantand Confused DEAR CONFUSED » Rela- tionships have to adjust through all sorts of life changes. Childhood friends part when they go off to college, college friends adjust through graduation, and then friendships change when people find partners and start families. And sometimes people outgrow or simply out- pace each other, and the friendship either adjusts or it ends. Now that you're sober, you should be brave enough to acknowledge the change in your friend- ship. The world looks different when you're no longer viewing it through the bottom of a plastic go-cup. What you should not do is become self- righteous in the face of these changes in your own life. Your friend is simply doing what she has always done. DEAR AMY » My husband and I just got married af- ter dating for almost four years. While we were dat- ing, his immediate family made absolutely no effort to get to know me. Right before we got married, his sisters tried to stop us. He told me they asked him if he was sure he wanted to go through with this. Why was he marrying me? Is it my looks? My money? Now that we are married they are trying to befriend me but I am not interested. However, my husband thinks I'm the b ad one in th is situation. How do I let him see it's not simply me being a b——? I think anybody in this situation would react the same. — No New Family DEAR NO NEW » Your husband should not have passed along his family's doubts about you. It's simply not useful, and he has placed you in a ter- rible position. Down the road you may discover you don't, in fact, like them at all. But For the sake of your mar- riage, you should try. Former party girl's pregnancy crushes the buzz and friendship 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) — Discussions with neighbors or friends will lead to a new oppor- tunity. A review of your options will allow you to consider the positive effects of a challenge. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Your passion will attract important allies. Develop a game plan and stick with it. Pursue more enjoyable activities. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Don't try to interest others in your activities. Divulging too much information will result in a confrontation. Working inde- pendently will bring returns. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — You can break away from the opposition if you emphasize your abilities and intelligence. Put your best foot forward. Love and romance are looking hot. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Emotional issues will cloud your judgment. Make your career a priority and invest your time in becoming knowledgeable about pending business or financial deals and professional options. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Passion and romance are on the rise. Spend some time with the person who means the most to you. If you are intrigued by a new acquaintance, let your feel- ings be known. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Take the initiative when it comes to your future. Update your resume and increase your visibility by participating in net- working pursuits and enrolling in career-enhancing courses. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Size up your current profes- sional situation. If there is no room to advance, consider your alternatives. A move will be in- vigorating and help you catapult to new financial levels. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Take time to do the things you enjoy. Reading, relaxing or catching up on personal correspondence will provide a welcome diversion from any pending concern or discord. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Love is in the air. Make an honest assessment of your feelings. Whether you have been with your partner forever or you are with someone new, make your intentions clear. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Get together with a financial adviser regarding your taxes or debt. A well-meaning friend or family member will not give you the best advice when it comes to increasing your income. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Someone who cares about you will feel left out. Be sensi- tive to the needs of others, and be reassuring and thoughtful in your response. Your gesture will improve your personal life. 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