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I'm tired of this neglectful relationship. —UpsetGirlfriend DEAR UPSET » Look at what is in front of you. You have a guy who prefers pornography to the real thing. You're in a young relationship, which has "many, many downs." When you confront him about issues, he yells at you. What more truth could you possibly need? Porn has not enhanced your sex life — it has deadened it. He can't even have a relationship with you — and he sounds too lazy to look elsewhere. Your description of this relationship is depressing. You don't mention one single posi- tive thing about it. You should not be living with this person. Don't bother looking for more answers — it will only delay the inevitable. Focus on your own choices and vow to make better ones. DEAR AMY » My husband and I have been married for over 30 years. I used to wonder why long-mar- ried couples divorced; I don't anymore. I can see, that as the busyness of children and work winds down, there is time avail- able for friction to arise. We fuss about little things. We go grocery shopping and spend five minutes negotiating the package size, brand and features of paper prod- ucts. This morning we had an argument about my closing a toilet lid. As semi-retirement becomes full retirement, I just don't know if I can take it. I am worn out. I just want to give up. — Tired and Baffled DEAR TIRED » From your telling, your husband sounds irritated. Has he always been like this? If not, barring medical rea- sons, you can assume that he has hit a rough patch of a major life-transition. Men are sometimes dis- couraged from revealing their fears; this might be how he communicates his anxiety. Try to listen and react with compassion. Behavioral fixes would be to exercise — and for each of you to make an effort to develop interests, hobbies and plenty of connections and stimula- tion outside the home, through volunteering and/or part-time work. Real woman competes with boyfriend's porn for attention 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-March20) — Say little and learn a lot. It's in your best interest to gather information and make a careful and comprehensive assessment rather than make assumptions. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Play by the rules in order to avoid interference. Use lessons learned from experience to help you cut through any red tape you face. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Don't let stubbornness stand in your way. A daytrip will pres- ent an opportunity that will encourage you to use your skills diversely. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Strive to look at things from a unique perspective. Take a dif- ferent approach to relationships and responsibilities. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — You will be able to outsmart someone trying to horn in on your plans. Improve your pro- fessional and personal life by initiating practical changes that will not result in debt. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — A change in partnerships or contractual arrangements will be to your benefit. Express your interest in helping the children or elders in your life in exchange for a small favor. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Initiate talks with people you feel can contribute to some- thing you are trying to master or get up and running. Success will depend on the team you pull together. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Check out an opportunity to delve into romance, adventure or travel. A positive suggestion to someone you love will bring about changes that will improve your life. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — You should be cautious when discussing your domestic situation or making changes to it. You are best off having a foolproof plan in place before you try to sway someone. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Problems with friends, relatives and authority figures are prevalent. Stick to the truth and use your knowledge and charisma to convince others to see things your way. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Don't donate, lend or borrow money or possessions, and be protective of your time as well. You must keep your emotions in check at all times if you want to come out a winner. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Take control and make suggestions that will help solve any problem you face. Having a viable solution and being willing to compromise will help you bring about positive change. 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