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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»Mywife and I were high school sweethearts. We have been married for 37 years. We have three c h il dr en — t h e yo u ng es t is 18. My wife is a habitual liar and always has been. I grew to accept this but never knew the degree of her deception. Our relation- ship has always been strained, and I stayed to watch our daughters grow up. We also have raised two grandchildren. My wife hasn't had relations with me since the last millennium. Because of our strained relationship and my sus- picions of infidelity, I had a DNA test done on our two oldest chil- dren and learned that one of them is not my biological daughter. I confronted my wife and she said the test must be wrong. I agreed to do another test but she said "no" because she didn't want to upset our daughters. She says she wants to go to a counselor, but she won't make an appoint- ment. She said she wants to be intimate with me, but that doesn't happen either. I would rather be dead than stay another year with her, but I am waiting for my youngest daughter to go to college in a few months. Then we could sell the house and go our separate ways. My wife tells me I'm upsetting the household. What should I do? —Disgruntled DEAR DISGRUNTLED » When applied to marriage, the phrase "I'd rather be dead" is a sign that it is time to exit (measuring your sexual frequency in terms of millennia is another bad sign). Your departure might "upset the house- hold," but it seems your household is already quite unstable. It is also possible that splitting up will result in not only your improved happiness, but a sigh of relief for other family members. Your corrupted relationship with your wife has collateral damage, however — namely three daughters and two grandchildren. I vote yes on counseling — for you. If you are resorting to DNA testing to satisfy your suspicions, you will need smart and compas- sionate coaching in order t o ke ep w or ki n g on y o ur relationships with (all of) your children and grandchildren. DEAR AMY » "Tormented Tradesman" was upset because his neighbors kept using his skilled services without paying him. I agree with your advice, Amy. Tormented needs to give them his rate card. — Retired Tradesman DEAR RETIRED » Thank you. And if this trades- man wants to give his services freely, he should do so — but not complain about being taken advan- tage of. Longtime married man wants out of his lie-filled marriage 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) — Think before you get involved in someone else's personal af- fairs. Strive to be understanding and show compassion, but don't meddle. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — You can impress others, but make sure that whatever you do or say, you don't embel- lish or make promises you can- not keep. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — If you want something, you should ask for it, but be sure to offer incentives. Your give-and- take attitude will be what leads to your success. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Don't say something you'll regret or get into an argument with someone who is ready to fight back. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Don't underestimate a job you've been asked to do, or you will end up looking bad. Keeping your plans simple and moderate will lead to a favorable response. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Make plans with someone you love to spend time with and enjoy discovering something new and exciting. Romance will improve your personal life and lead to a closer bond. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — If you are too forgiving or emotionally sensitive, someone will see you as being weak. Regardless of how you feel, refuse to let anyone see your vulnerabilities. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Your charm will attract interest in whatever you are trying to pursue, but before you persuade others to contribute to your plans, make sure that what you attempt is realistic. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Enjoy conversations with family, friends and people you encounter who have a unique or different approach to life, love and happiness. What you learn will help improve your future. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Keep your life in perspective and refuse to be coerced into a debate with someone who chooses to think or do things differently than you. Choose peace over chaos. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You will have good ideas, but don't force them on others. If someone does show interest, be skeptical regarding his or her motives. Remain secretive for the time being. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — If you share your feelings, you will be granted the freedom to live your life as you please. A skill or talent you have deserves a chance to be developed. Horoscope By Eugenia Last WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18 WEDNESDAY,NOVEMBER18,2015 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |YOURDAILYBREAK | 3 B