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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»Ihavebeen dating a great lady for about five months now. We were invited to go to a beer festival with another couple. They are regulars at the bar where she works. We had a great time at the festival, and were not drunk. As we were leav- ing, my girl- friend said she wanted to tell me something but wanted to wait until after we separated from the couple. I made her tell me immediately and she said that the guy of the couple we were with grabbed her rear end a couple of times. I ended up confronting him and then proceeded to use some force on him to get the point across that he cannot touch my girlfriend. I hit him twice. She became upset with me. I love this girl and for someone to sexually harass her like that, I felt I did what I had to do. I apologized to her and said I may have handled the situation badly but I would do it again. She is still not happy, nor has she apologized. She is now expecting me to apologize to the couple. I feel hurt and think she should admit to some re- sponsibility for me trying to defend her. I think my feelings should be a prior- ity over the couple. Am I in the wrong here? —Hurt DEAR HURT » Your girlfriend trusted and confided in you, but you don't seem to have waited long enough to hear her say how she wanted to handle it. It is frustrating to be the victim of un- wanted aggressive contact and then basically be forced to stand by while someone bigger than you takes matters into his own hands. You need to understand that your ac- tions may have made her feel more powerless, not more protected. Once you learned what had happened, confront- ing the guy who harassed your date was inevitable. However, you should not h av e g ot t en p hy si ca l wi th him. Yes, you should ac- knowledge your actions to the other guy: "I shouldn't have gotten physical with you. I'm sorry about that." And yes, you should apologize to your girl- friend. You took a choice out of her hands and were disrespectful toward her. She does not owe you an apology for having two men disrespect her. DEAR AMY » I disagree with your reaction to "Not Cheap, Just Curious," about splitting the cost of gas on a trip. You stated that when a couple rent an apartment with an- other person that the split would be 50/50. Although the couple may share the same bedroom they are not one but two people using the utilities, water and garbage. — Disappointed DEAR DISAPPOINTED » Many readers pointed this out. The group being driv- en by "Not Cheap" was on a weekend trip. My intention was to reflect the cost of a short-term weekend rental where all of the costs are built in. Yes, in a long-term rental the costs would be split differently. Boyfriend hits harasser, and his girlfriend is not pleased 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 Virgo(Aug.23-Sept.22) — You will receive information about some promising pros- pects if you join a group of like- minded individuals. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Love is highlighted. It's time to capitalize on a chance to try something new. The more you take on, the more impressive you will be. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Practicality and creativity will pull you in opposite directions. Don't stifle your imagination, but do search for a reasonable way to explore your plans. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Teamwork and coopera- tion will play an important role in your success. The more ame- nable you are, the easier it will be to form ongoing partnerships. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Your popularity will en- able you to network with a wide variety of potential partners. If you combine work and pleasure when you travel, the benefits will be plentiful. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — A new direction is imminent. Reflect on an intimate relation- ship. Changes to the way you feel or the dynamics of the part- nership will lead you to question your intentions. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Unless it is specifically asked for, keep your opinion to yourself. Being too blunt will cause friction with co-workers or superiors, making these rela- tionships uncomfortable. Aries (March 21-April 19) — You are in an upward cycle. Take control of your destiny and explore every avenue that's available. You have staunch supporters who will gladly join forces with you on your quest. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Your obligations will deplete your energy if you continue to take on too much. If you get rid of responsibilities that don't belong to you, you will be free to do your own thing. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Everyone will be enchanted by your charm and knowledge. It's fine to enjoy the limelight, but make sure your increased popu- larity doesn't cause a problem with someone close to you. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Tie up loose ends. Contracts, joint ventures and debt col- lection will have a favorable outcome. Someone from your past will provide insight that you need to advance. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Your emotions will run close to the surface. Minor distress will be blown out of proportion, causing you to overreact. Stay away from group situations and find a quiet place to relax. 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