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DILBERT ScottAdams PEARLSBEFORESWINE StephanPastis PICKLES BrianCrane BABYBLUES JerryScott&RickKirkman THEDUPLEX GlennMcCoy ZITS JerryScott&JimBorgman SHERMAN'SLAGOON JimToomey ARGYLESWEATER ScottHilburn BIZARRO DanPiraro DEARAMY»After30 years of marriage, my wife is now claiming that she has never been sexually attracted to me. Furthermore, she claims that no woman has ever been sexually attracted to a man in the manner that men are attracted to women. I have always been the roman- tic in our relationship. It now fills me with sadness to know that I am not with the woman of my dreams, (as I thought I was). There hasn't been any emotional connec- tion for a long time in the bedroom. Now we don't have a physical relation- ship at all because I find myself wanting more than just obligatory sex, which suits her just fine but kills my soul a tiny bit every day. Do you think she is right? Are all women acting a role in order to attract and retain a mate? Have I been brainwashed to believe in romance and sexual attraction? We are educated, professional, physically attractive, in our mid-50s, and the children are grown and out of the house. I don't think it's too late for us to find happiness, but it might be too late for us to find it together. Please don't suggest counseling — my wife does not like to share her thoughts or feelings. —SexlessinSeattle DEAR SEXLESS » Your wife is gaslighting you. Her claims demean not only you but all women. The sexual life of a wom- an might seem more complex or confusing (to both men and wom- en), but for many women their libido remains robust into old age. You need only to check the sales numbers of the blockbuster erotica trilogy "Fifty Shades of Grey" (125 million) to under- stand that women of all ages are interested in exploring their sexuality. Your wife does not know what other women want. But that's not important. What is important is what you want — and you want (and deserve) romantic and sexual fulfillment with a person who will be a loving partner to you through all stages of life. It is not too late for you two to find romantic and sexual fulfillment, to- gether or apart. Your wife seems pretty comfortable sharing her thoughts when she is being mean to you — perhaps she would also care to test her theory with a profes- sional counselor. Regard- less — you should pursue counseling for yourself. DEAR AMY » The question from "Loving Grandmom" made me crazy. She was worried about her young grandson's long hair mak- ing him "look like a girl." My own mother cut my 3-year-old son's hair when she baby-sat him one day (for an hour). I was hurt and furious, and frankly I found it pretty unforgivable. It's not her business! — Loving Mom DEAR MOM » Several peo- ple have written in that their parents cut their children's hair. I agree that this is a huge breach. Wife's claims about married life are 50 shades of wrong 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 Pisces(Feb.20-March 20) — You'll have opportuni- ties galore if you participate in events or programs you believe in. Partnerships look favorable as long as you insist on equality. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Don't give in to a bully trying to manipulate you. Take action and establish what you want in order to gain the freedom you need to pursue your plans. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — If you involve yourself in events that interest you, you will meet someone worthwhile. 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Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Take an unconventional route. You'll feel more at ease if you avoid letting anyone dictate what you can and cannot do. Strive for excellence if you want to be given greater freedom. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Proceed with caution. Refuse to give anyone informa- tion that might jeopardize your position or plans. Emotional manipulation is present and will lead to setbacks. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Sign contracts, negoti- ate deals and put in writing any personal commitment you want to make. An unusual concept or plan you shelved will be per- fect for the current economic climate. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — You need a change. An enjoy- able service or skill will help supplement your income. Tweak your appearance in order to stand out and set a new trend. Horoscope By Eugenia Last TUESDAY, FEB. 23 TUESDAY,FEBRUARY23,2016 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |YOURDAILYBREAK | 3 B