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DILBERT ScottAdams PEARLSBEFORESWINE StephanPastis PICKLES BrianCrane BABYBLUES JerryScott&RickKirkman PHOEBEANDHERUNICORN DanaSimpson ZITS JerryScott&JimBorgman SHERMAN'SLAGOON JimToomey ARGYLESWEATER ScottHilburn BIZARRO DanPiraro DEARAMY»Iama30- year-old woman who has been planning her dream wedding for as long as I can remember. I have also always wanted to be a mom. My boyfriend of seven years does not want to ever get mar- ried or have children. He is 32 and happy with the way things are. We own a home together and are financially secure. All of my friends are getting married and I am not getting any younger. Should I stay with my boyfriend, hoping he will change his mind, or should I pack my bags and leave? —DesperatetoBea Bride DEAR DESPERATE » First, I think you should ask yourself why you have cast your lot with some- one who doesn't want any of the same things you want. Having a house in common isn't much to go on, in terms of shar- ing your basic values. People don't usually change their views over something so funda- mental as marriage and children, so your stay- ing with him just seems delusional. Cash out your share of this property, pack your bags and go. As you say, you're not gett- ing any younger. (April 2005) DEAR AMY » I moved in with my boyfriend four months ago. Since then it has come to my attention that he stays up all night most nights playing video games. He then proceeds to fall asleep at around 6 or 7 a.m. and is late for work because he will not get up when I try and wake him. He then goes to bed the minute he gets home, at 6 p.m. I am then forced to tiptoe around our small apartment. We have talked about this a lot, and I keep telling him he needs to grow up and start being more respon- sible. However, he keeps doing it almost every night, and it makes me really angry since I have told him how I feel. I really love him, but I am beginning to worry about the future. I want to marry him; however, I am concerned that this will never change. Please help me figure out a way to make this better. — Maddened DEAR MADDENED » You're beginning to worry about the future? I hate to be the one to tell you, but your future is here and it's called "Grand Theft Auto." Think about it this way: These are the good days. You're young, in love, and have just started cohabiting. This could be as good as it gets with this guy. Y ou s ho ul dn 't h av e to make this better. He should make this better. I would think that packing your boxes, put- ting them in a moving van and unloading them in a different home might get his attention; but please don't move out for that reason. Move out be- cause your guy has a very unhealthy lifestyle, and he's clearly more attached to it than to you. (October 2003) Woman planning her dream wedding chose wrong guy 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 Aries(March21-April19)— A joint venture will work in your favor. Do your homework and discuss your plans with people who can offer you advice. Taurus (April 20-May 20): Trim your expenses and keep an eye on your assets. A thor- ough scrutiny of your personal documents can reveal ways to improve your financial status. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Look for ways to meet new people. Your desire to travel will stretch your finances. Find venues closer to home that are cost-efficient and inspire. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Business meetings or seminars will introduce you to like-minded individuals. Mixing business with pleasure will lead to a social opportunity. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Get your work out of the way so you can spend more time with friends and family. Children and elders will appreciate any effort you make to include them in your plans. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — A new partnership will entice you, but don't move too fast. Take the time to get to know each other before you decide to dive head-first into a joint venture. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Boredom or stress will surface. Get out and do things you enjoy. The people you usually hang out with will not be interested in joining you, but don't let that hold you back. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Physical activity will help keep your mind off your personal struggles. Be mindful of your budget. Working out at home can have just as many benefits as a high-priced gym. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Don't be tempted to gamble or lend money. Be wary of anyone who tries to involve you in a dubious venture. Any financial decisions should be made with caution. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Work on your own personal issues before offering advice to others. Remaining neutral and keeping your opinions to yourself will be the best course of action. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Do whatever it takes to im- prove your self-confidence. You have a lot to offer, so don't sell yourself short. Focus on your attributes, and avoid comparing yourself to other people. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Be assertive if someone tries to entangle you in some- thing that goes against your principles. If you damage your reputation, it will be difficult to repair. Horoscope By Eugenia Last FRIDAY, APRIL 10 FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |YOURDAILYBREAK | 3 B