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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»Afteryears of my paying all of our household expenses, buy- ing my husband two cars, paying for vacations and literally everything else, last year my husband an- nounced that he had been having an affair. Once he wanted a very expensive luxury car and when I refused to buy it, he didn't speak to me for over a week. Near the end, I tore a ligament in my right foot. When I called him for help, he asked why I couldn't drive with my left foot! I know I am better off without him, but I am so depressed I can barely function. Friends want me to date, but I'm in my late 50s and not interest- ed. I sit at home and read or watch TV and cry a lot. I make plans with friends for lunches and movies, but I still go home and have to deal with the misery. Why am I so depressed over losing a louse? Why can't I move on? —DistressedEx DEAR DISTRESSED » Maybe you're depressed not be- cause you've lost a louse, but because you were married to a louse. You gave years of your life (and considerable funds) to a partner who betrayed you. What I'm getting at is this: You have every right to be depressed. The dis- solution of a marriage is one of the most disorient- ing experiences a person can have. Your depression may be situational, versus clinical, but you should still get professional help to sort it out. Please see your doctor for a full checkup, but start with a therapist who can coach you toward recovery. Let your friends em- brace you — but don't let them force you into dat- ing. You are in the best position to know what you need right now. DEAR AMY » My wife and I live a mile away from a beautiful, urban cemetery. I'm a runner, and have run a route through this cemetery hundreds of times. I've gotten attached to the place and have decided that when my time comes, I would like to b e bu ried th ere wi th a tombstone. My spouse has a "leave no trace" philosophy when it comes to burials and prefers to be cremated. The problem is that this cemetery is over 85 percent full. I am con- templating purchasing a burial plot now in hopes that I can get one near my running route. This feels amiss be- cause I would not be do- ing it in conjunction with my spouse. I feel sad that our final resting places won't be together. Do you have any advice? — Running Around DEAR RUNNING » Your choice and your wife's are not mutually exclusive. Would she be willing to have her cremains buried or scattered on this spot — and her name inscribed with yours on your stone? I give you credit for facing this. Now that you are shopping for burial plots it is time for you to have this conversation. If the louse is out of the house, why is she sad? You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@tribpub.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 Scorpio(Oct.24-Nov. 22) — Set reasonable goals and do your best not to take on other people's responsibilities. Physical fitness and proper diet coupled with discipline will lead to self-improvement. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Keep your ideas to your- self and keep moving forward. Don't make unrealistic promises or overreact. Moderation will be necessary. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Take a break. Mull over your personal and professional situ- ations in order to find a solution that will help ease your stress. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Plan something special for you and the ones you love most. It's important to find some downtime where you can relax. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Be honest about what you expect or want from others. If you don't lay your cards on the table, no one will know what to do. Don't leave out any details. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Get projects off the ground. Gather information that will help you excel. Financial and legal matters can be resolved if you are willing to compromise. Love is highlighted. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Don't pass up an opportunity to share your ideas with someone you respect. You'll be given plenty to think about and will be offered suggestions that will impress someone special. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Keep a low profile and avoid anyone trying to test your emo- tional stability. Work on your physical and mental well-being in order to ease your stress and build your confidence. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Check out what's available, but don't be too quick to jump into a joint venture. You'll obtain interesting information if you spend time talking to people who have different life perspectives. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Preparation will be key if you want to pursue something new. You can make changes, but first you have to set a realistic budget and firm boundaries. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Keep your life simple and your plans doable. Someone will try your patience or ask for more than you are willing to give. Avoid emotional spending and overindulgence. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — It's a good day to update your look or surroundings. You need a change, and it might as well be one that will directly improve yourself and the way you live. Romance is in the stars. Horoscope By Eugenia Last SATURDAY, NOV. 14 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2015 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |YOURDAILYBREAK | 5 B