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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»Forthema- jority of our 10 years to- gether, my wife has been a hotel housekeeper. This is physically demanding, low-paying work. It has taken a toll on her knees. She does not seem happy. In my career, I've been lucky. I have a fulfilling, job that provides enough in- come for our household. That's where the problem lies. I have weekends off. We are never off at the same time. Almost all of our "fun time" is spent separately. I want to spend the weekends together and enjoy the benefits from our years of work. I want her to change careers. When I try to encourage her, she has a negative reaction. She is under the impression that I think housekeeping is "not a real job." When I tell her about job open- ings, she rejects them. Although my goal is to bring us closer together, we end up fighting. I want her to be happy, but I want more from our marriage. How can I approach this in a different way? I'm beginning to think she prefers to be alone. —LonelyHusband DEAR LONELY » If your wife has options and she chooses to continue in this field, then you should assume that she likes it, even if she complains. So when she comes home complaining about her knees, you say, "Oh, I'm sorry. You do work hard." Don't offer lots of suggestions. Why? Because every time you do, she recommits to her profession. Concentrate on your reasonable desire to spend time together. Can she change her shifts one weekend a month? If not, then I agree that her commitment to your relationship is not what it could be, and you should assume there is a deeper reason she does not want to spend time with you. DEAR AMY » My best friend of 40 years told me that he doesn't want to be my friend anymore. I was v er y hu rt . "Gary" and I met in school. We were room- mates in college, played in a band and took vaca- tions together. He was my best man when my wife and I got married over 37 years ago. My wife and I moved years ago, but Gary and I kept in touch. He is now with a woman whom he identifies as his "wife," although they are not married. I wrote Gary a letter and apologized if I ever did anything to offend him, asking him to be honest with me about the problem. He wrote back, saying the problem was more with himself than me. That was it. Could Gary actually be bisexual, and is hurt that I "left him" — emotionally and geographically? — Confused DEAR CONFUSED » Are you bisexual, because you have such a deep attach- ment to this man? Obviously such specu- lation is pointless. When someone tells you, "It's not you, it's me," sometimes it is wisest to believe him. Housekeeper has a messy marriage and no time off 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 Cancer(June21-July22) — You have faced your share of pitfalls; however, a positive at- titude will get you back on track and lead to success. Pessimism breeds discontent. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Keep your thoughts hidden. Listening to negative comments will sour your mood. Find a soli- tary activity that keeps you busy and away from interference. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Don't feel guilty about events you cannot control. Do the best with what you have, and don't let thoughts of what might have been play on your mind. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Make the most of your social network. To improve your posi- tion in the workplace, let others know your goals. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — You will blow an altercation out of proportion. Review the facts and you will see that you overreacted. Apologies may be necessary if you have spoken in haste. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Listen and observe. Don't let anyone else's opinion keep you from doing what is best for you. Put your attributes on the line and go after your goals with gusto. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You will gain satisfac- tion through involvement in a worthy cause. Your sense of fair play will be a valuable asset to a charitable organization. Long- term friendships will develop. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Your health should be your primary interest. You can't keep up a hectic pace for long stretches of time. Make sure that you get adequate rest and don't overextend yourself. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — There will be many demands placed upon you. Let others know about the limitations of your schedule. It's OK to say no if you have too much on your plate. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Determination will be required if you are facing partnership issues. Be prepared to make adjustments. Find out what your opponent has in store before you engage in battle. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Compromise is not necessar- ily a bad thing. Being sensitive to the needs of others some- times means putting your own priorities aside for a time. The rewards for your mindfulness will be worthwhile. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Put a creative spin on any task you take on. Don't dwell on past disappointments. If you face the day with optimism, you will be happy with the results you get. Horoscope By Eugenia Last FRIDAY, JUNE 26 FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |YOURDAILYBREAK | 5 B