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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»Iamengaged. My fiance is a wonder- ful man — a total catch. However, I feel nervous. I still keep wishing things had wor ked out wi th my old beau, "Jeremy." We broke up because he didn't have a stable job and couldn't ask me to marry him. My cur- rent fiance is successful and I feel empowered working with some- one who is driven. But I do miss the passion I felt with my old beau, who was less successful. Jer- emy said he wanted to do right by me but couldn't afford to get engaged. My current fiance swooped in and before I knew it I was engaged. If Jeremy was not in a posi- tion to take care of me, does that mean he was just the wrong guy? My fiance is the best but sometimes I miss the simple and sweet joys I shared with Jeremy. My heart is really torn — do I move forward into a wonderful life? Or do I wait for something with Jeremy, who might not be able to take care of me? —HookedonaFeeling DEAR HOOKED » First you need to figure out which movie you're in. Is it the Julia Roberts movie where she skips from groom to groom, or is it the one where she lets rich guy Richard Gere take her away? After you determine which movie you're in, you should find the re- mote and turn off the TV. Marriage is not a con- test wherein various men compete over who can take better care of you. Marriage is about what you can give. Each of these prospec- tive grooms might be perfect. But you are the problem. You need to fig- ure out how to take c are of yourself. If you are at all torn, then you are not ready to get married. DEAR AMY » A year ago a family from South Asia moved in next door. The father is a profes- sional. They seem very decent and likable. The other day I received mail intended for them, so I brought it to their door. Where the doormat would be, there was a small depiction of two feet with a swastika in the center. At first I was aghast, as this symbol in our country represents unspeakable cruelty. I did research and found that this symbol, for my neighbors, is benign. Should I gently men- tion that this symbol may cause offense? Or should I simply keep out of it? — Torn Neighbor DEAR TORN » Yes, the swastika design has some benign antecedents — but your neighbors are now living in a place and a cul- ture where this symbol is now universally reviled. If you moved to anoth- er country and placed an offensive symbol outside your home, it would be appropriate for a neigh- bor to point that out. The next time you pop over to their house you should say to them: "Hey — a swastika. What's up with that?" Let them ex- plain it to you. Then you can explain that it is a symbol that might offend their visitors. Conflicted bride keeps casting herself in the wrong movie 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 Sagittarius(Nov.23-Dec. 21) — Keeping busy will help you handle stress caused by personal issues. Don't let rela- tionship problems cut into your professional productivity. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Social gatherings will provide a welcome outlet from work troubles. Make an effort to spend more time with friends and loved ones. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Financial security should be a priority. Sticking to a strict bud- get and reducing your expenses will be necessary to avoid prob- lems with creditors. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — What you accomplish now will set the stage for future prospects. If you do the ground- work, success will be yours. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Love is in the stars. Reconnect with old friends. An email or phone call will open a door that has been closed for a long time. Make amends and begin again. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Deal with sensitive matters before they escalate into big predicaments. An issue that seems hard to decipher will become clear and be more easily resolved if you maintain honest, open communication. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Stick to your principles. You may be flattered by an entic- ing offer, but regrets will follow if you don't play by the rules. An ailing relative will cause concern. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Resist the urge to voice your opinions, especially with busi- ness colleagues. Offer carefully considered solutions in order for things to move ahead smoothly. Turn a negative into a positive. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — You are highly regarded for your willingness to help those in need. Don't be surprised if someone who can influence your future is keeping an eye on your good deeds. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You have a lot on your plate. Proceed with caution, or a dam- aging mishap will occur. Keep up to date with medical, legal and financial matters. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Look for an inexpensive way to make your living space more appealing. Presenting an inviting atmosphere will make you feel good. A new hobby will prove to be a welcome stress reducer. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Careful study of your plans for the coming year should be a priority. Unsatisfying partner- ships should be reconsidered and dealt with before moving forward. Horoscope By Eugenia Last WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2015 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |YOURDAILYBREAK | 3 B