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Sometimes he will go through 30 beers in a two- or three-day period. The second he starts drinking, I instantly start fuming. Everything about it bothers me. I am embarrassed because I feel that other people can tell that he is drunk or hung over. I can smell it on him. We live in a small town and I really don't want our daughters to grow up being the children of the "town drunk." I have tried to explain to him that it's starting to cause a rift, but he gets defensive and we end up arguing. His friends are all social drinkers and most of them are my family, so we can't really cut ties with them. I am worried that his life is go in g to b e cu t d ra st i - cally short, robbing us of a wonderful man and father. I don't want to lose my husband. I can't imagine our lives without him. What should I do? —Soberinthe Midwest DEAR SOBER » The first thing you need to do is get yourself in hand. Your husband's behavior bothers you, but you are engaging in some destructive global thinking — entertaining dark fantasies about los- ing him. You are moni- toring and counting his consumption — and in a state of fury. You are NOT respon- sible for him. You should not shoulder his choices as your unique burden. Attending Al-Anon meetings could rearrange your thinking in profound ways. Check the website for a meeting near you: al-anon.org. DEAR AMY » The letter from "Bride" really hit home for me. My father was never really in my life during my childhood, and yet I really wanted him to be there for me when I got married. The thing is — he wouldn't change just because I was getting married. It was hard for me, but now I get it. — Sad Daughter DEAR SAD » Yes — I get it too. Wife is very worried about her husband's drinking 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) — Go after your goals with honesty, integrity and goodwill. Standing behind your beliefs will bring others to your side. Someone will inspire you. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Don't let mixed emotions and uncertainty ruin your plans. Look past what everyone else is doing or saying and find truth in what you believe. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Present an idea and see if anyone shows interest in it. A service you can offer others could turn into a prosperous venture. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Check out new possibilities. You need something that holds your interest or allows you to use your talents. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Don't give in to someone who is being unreasonable. You can only do so much. It is likely that you are being deceived, so tread carefully. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Don't waste time. Focus on making progress and gaining knowledge and skills that will help you reach your goals. Leave time for relaxation and romance late in the day. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Exploring something interest- ing with someone special will spark your imagination. You can make a difference if you focus on a cause that con- cerns you. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Confusion, overindulgence and gullibility will all work against you. Don't give in to someone pressuring you for money or try- ing to get you to do something that goes against your better judgment. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Making assumptions will lead to unwanted change. Do your best to have fun. Get involved in something that interests you. A daytrip will be enlightening and inspire creativity. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Say what's on your mind and get on with making the changes you want to pursue. You'll have the discipline to outmaneuver the competition. Romance is in the stars. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You'll have the insight and for- titude to spin situations in your favor. Don't overstep boundaries or use false information to get what you want, or what you gain will be withdrawn. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Ease stress by doing things you enjoy with someone you love. If you distance yourself from a problem, you will realize what you have to do to fix what's wrong. Horoscope By Eugenia Last SATURDAY, NOV. 21 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2015 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |YOURDAILYBREAK | 5 B