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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 professional and I have been with my boyfriend for five years. We have lived together for three years. Things are going well overall. He knows that I want to get married. He says he wants that too, but I don't know what he is waiting for. I haven't nagged him — although that's what all my friends say I need to do to get a ring. I've told him a general idea of the ring I'd like. I feel like I have been patient waiting for him, but at what point does it become disrespectful for him to expect me to play "wife" without making the commitment? I want him to propose because he wants to spend the rest of his life with me, not because he feels like he has to. If he doesn't want to marry me, I feel like he would know by now and should tell me if that's the reason. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. —WaitingforaRing DEAR WAITING » I'm not sure why it is disrespect- ful of your boyfriend not to ask you to marry him when you are already liv- ing together. If marriage is how you frame success in your relationship, then you are the one disre- specting your own goals. If he wanted to be mar- ried, he would be married to you by now. I am not blaming you at all for wanting what you want. But the way to get what you want is not to pretend that you don't want it. Don't nag, but do discuss this. If you have a timeline in mind, you should be open about it. You should be prepared to leave the relationship if it isn't leading toward fulfilling your own goals. DEAR AMY » I'm a 16-year- old guy, and am going to be a junior in high school. I'm attracted to a girl, "Randi," who is a friend of my younger twin sis- ters. She is 14 and is going to be a freshman. We are close friends, which causes a lot of tension with my parents, who think I'm being inap- propriate. Randi and I talk all the time, and she has expressed interest in me. I've been considering whether to ask her out and make it official. Is my family right about her being too young? She's very mature. Should I continue to pursue this, or wait and possibly miss my chance? — Slightly Older Guy DEAR SLIGHTLY OLDER » Asking a girl out does not make anything "official." "Randi's" folks might not want her to go out with anyone until she is older. I can't say whether your parents are right about you being "inappro- priate," because you don't provide details. But in my mind a 16-year-old guy who has a crush on his sisters' friend seems like a normal experience. You should continue with the friendship but hold off on any romantic gestures. The start of the school year should be a time of transition. The ad- justment for her into high school is big. Suppress your instinct to lock this down; instead you should hang out and see what happens. Girlfriend wonders how she can get him to put a ring on it 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)— Doing the things that make you feel good will give you the boost necessary to tackle difficult tasks and responsibilities. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — You should put work woes and other concerns out of sight and mind. Travel and social events and mingling with interesting people will stimulate you. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Investing in reputable and established ventures will pay off. However, being extravagant when trying to impress someone will be your downfall. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Do something special for someone you love. If you are single, get out and make new friends by joining groups that interest you. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — It's important to take better care of your health and wealth. Proper diet, adequate rest and exercise, and a sound fiscal plan will keep you at the top of your game. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Spend time doing something out of the ordinary. Attend a cultural, musical or sporting event. Include younger fam- ily members; sharing in their enthusiasm will inspire you to enjoy life. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — You will be sensitive today. Lessen the risk of being hurt by spending quiet time on your own, enjoying a book or your favorite music and reflecting quietly. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Some healthy competition with friends or neighbors will bring a spark to your life. Get out and enjoy some fresh air. Focus on doing and being your best. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — You will find some interest- ing information about your past heritage through research or conversations with relatives. You will come across an entic- ing moneymaking opportunity. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — You won't be doing yourself or anyone else a favor by pretend- ing to be something you're not. Be true to yourself and make choices based on your needs and wants. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Express your thoughts. Keeping your feelings bottled up will cause undue tension and stress. If you share your concerns and beliefs, you'll avoid being taken advantage of. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Use your attributes wisely. You can make a valuable contribu- tion by assisting those who are having trouble coping with life. Your sensitivity, thoughtfulness and patience will come in handy. 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