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May 26, 2015

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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»Almosttwo years ago, I fell hard for a man who at the time was my professor. I managed to stuff down my feelings and carry on to have a mutually beneficial pro- fessional relationship. A number of months after graduating, I had the opportu- nity to visit with him. After stay- ing up late, talking and drinking, I found myself spilling what had been a long and well-kept secret. I explained that I under- stood his position in life, and that I knew he had a wonderful partner, and that I expected no action in return on his part. I thought confessing was the right thing to do. I was shocked when he said that the feeling was mutual. What followed was a stunned conversa- tion about how impossi- ble and sad this situation was. We live in different cities, and he has a part- ner. I started stress-drink- ing and he advanced for a kiss, and I didn't have the presence of mind (or desire) to refuse. A twist of fate has occurred, whereby I have since begun to have a friendship with his part- ner. She and I will move to the same city in the fall for a school program. She has even proposed that we share housing. My instinct would be to avoid closeness with her, but she's an amazing person and I can imagine becom- ing a close friend. Now my moral com- pass is spinning. Do the kiss and other brief signs of affection constitute some sort of pre-friend- ship betrayal? —YourAdmiring Reader DEAR READER » You don't say what your field of study is, but I'm assuming you are in a theater pro- gram. You seem to have a flair for the dramatic. Something happened, you and he both decided not to take it further, and now the case is closed. Is this really a compass- spinning moment? Your situation is actu- ally quite common: Two people share a regretful make-out session and eventually all parties sim- ply move on and alter the dance so that everyone can enjoy a friendship. Do not tell this man's partner about your confession/kiss. If you haven't moved on from this infatuation, then you should not room with the partner. If you have moved on from the infatuation, then behave now with integrity. DEAR AMY » I'm respond- ing to "Unwilling to Forgive," who was upset about how an in-law treated his parents. I have lived long enough to understand that, while forgiveness is indeed a kind and generous thing to do, it is also a very self- ish thing to do because you, the offended, are the benefactor of your forgiveness. The offender may never know that you have forgiven, but in the place where the anger and bit- terness once lived there are now peace, satisfac- tion and contentment in your heart. — Ann DEAR ANN » Eloquently stated. Thank you. Student's infatuation leads to an awkward new 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 Gemini(May21-June20)— Quarrelsome family members or colleagues will be hard to deal with. It would be wise to work on a solitary project away from the turmoil. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — A chance encounter with an in- triguing individual will brighten your day. You have a lot on your plate, but you will be proud of what you accomplish. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — If you have all the information you need, make a firm decision and stick with it. Wavering between various choices will end up wasting everyone's time. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Be open to new experiences. An invitation that may at first seem unappealing will bring an unexpected benefit. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Don't allow anyone to treat you poorly. Chances are, the person causing you grief has jealousy issues. Your unique ideas and special traits make you appeal- ing and popular. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Romance is looking good. You can bring in some extra cash by marketing one of your original ideas. A person from your past will come back into your life. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — If you are being taken advantage of, consider severing ties and moving on from an un- happy alliance. Protect against theft of possessions as well as of your ideas. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — A business or personal partner will feel out of sorts. Go out of your way to include him or her in whatever you are doing in order to win points. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Examine your professional direction carefully. A possibil- ity to increase your earnings is likely to emerge. Networking with business associates is a good way to keep abreast of marketplace events. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Today is all about fun and games. You should get out and experience enjoyable activi- ties with the people you like to spend time with the most. A new romantic connection is worth exploring. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Don't try to force your ideas on others. Give everyone a chance to make up his or her own mind. You will be surprised to see where someone else's perspec- tive leads you. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Romance is heating up. Share your intentions and ideas. You will be able to form a strong, long-lasting friendship if you volunteer to help a charitable or benevolent organization. Horoscope By Eugenia Last TUESDAY, MAY 26 TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |YOURDAILYBREAK | 3 B

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