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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»Iama37- year-old married man living in the epicenter of the tech industry. My wife and I have been ma rried for 1 0 yea rs and have a 4-year-old son. The problem is that it seems like we are just living together and not re- ally married. There is no family time, no sharing between the two of us, and no intimacies. I have talked to my wife quite a few times about this, only to receive rebuttals. We both work at tech firms and whatever spare time there is, she goes to her parents' house with our son (or by herself). I have tried different ways to try to find out what's going on with her but she doesn't have much to say. This has been going on for some time now and I feel left out. At the same time there is someone at my child's school whom I have started to like. She is the mother of another kid in the same class. While we haven't really talked and I don't know if she is really looking, I feel like talking to her and asking her out. Does this mean it's time to move on? —UnsureHusband DEAR UNSURE » It is bad form (to say the least) for a married person to ask someone out. But be- ing attracted to someone else doesn't mean your marriage is doomed — it just means that you are alive. Many marriages go through a period where the spark, the thrill and the intimacy seem to van- ish. This is especially true wh en p ar en ts a r e wo rk i n g demanding full-time jobs and raising children. You should try at least two things before you consider giving up on your marriage: Connect with your family as a unit — this means that on days off, you and your wife take at least one outing with your son. The three of you could kick a ball in the park, splash in a wading pool together or visit your local children's museum. Many parents divide and conquer their time, and it's hard to build a family life when you don't actually spend time together. Second, you and your wife should have "date nights" where you spend time alone as a couple. If you are both motivated, you can repair your rela- tionship, but it will take a mutual commitment and perhaps some profes- sional counseling to get there. DEAR AMY » About the question from "Deaf in Maryland," whose friend's new girlfriend had a screechy voice: It would be great if someone told her to tone it down. All the other people in the restaurant would appreci- ate it. We have a friend like that and you can see the whole place look at her and want to put a muzzle on her. — Screeched Out DEAR SCREECHED OUT » I am the only respondent to this question who voted for tolerance. Husband doesn't know if his marriage is worth saving 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 Leo(July23-Aug.22)— Use your energy wisely. Take on a physical challenge that will pump you up and get you moti- vated to expand your interests. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Someone will be reluctant to divulge important informa- tion. Be prepared to dig deep in order to get the answers you are looking for. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — You are brimming with confi- dence and innovative ideas. If you speak up, you will leave a favorable impression on some- one interested in what you are doing. 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