Issue link: https://www.epageflip.net/i/651261
DILBERT ScottAdams PEARLSBEFORESWINE StephanPastis PICKLES BrianCrane BABYBLUES JerryScott&RickKirkman THEDUPLEX GlennMcCoy ZITS JerryScott&JimBorgman SHERMAN'SLAGOON JimToomey ARGYLESWEATER ScottHilburn BIZARRO DanPiraro DEARAMY»Myfriend cheated on her husband. The husband found out — and when our group of friends learned about it, we were all v ery shoc ked. The husband has de- cided to try to work it out, and for the most part all of the couple's friends are trying to be supportive. The only exception to this is my boyfriend, who refuses to see the wife. He thinks I should follow suit and do the same. This has put me in an awkward spot, and I am not sure what to do. —StuckintheMiddle DEAR STUCK » One hazard of friendship with couples is that when this happens, friends can feel compelled to convey their loyalty. It is very tempting to do this — and it often feels like the right thing to do. But couples do sometimes successfully recover from infidelity, and when they do, their friends should try to respect their choice. Your boyfriend can't insist that you break up with this friend. He might be lonely if the entire friendship circle can somehow repair — and he is on the outs. If the husband wants to retain your boyfriend's friendship, he should reach out privately and ask him to respect his choice. DEAR AMY » I've been invited to a wedding for old friends that I haven't seen in years. An invitation came months ago to save the date. Now the invitation has arr ive d an d I w as a s- tonished at several things. First, I'm shocked that the wedding is going to take place on a Thursday. Secondly the wed- ding is at 4 p.m., with a reception to follow, but the bride and groom will leave for their honeymoon following the reception. Twelve years ago this same friend had a cer- emony and a reception. Gifts were appropriate. Questions: What's with the 4 p.m. on a week- day wedding? Is this a trend? If I go or not, is it required I send a gift? Again? No dinner was mentioned on the invita- tion — should I expect dinner? — Bewildered DEAR BEWILDERED » This couple seems to be follow- ing traditional practices — except for getting mar- ried on a weekday. Couples choose to marry on a weekday for a variety of reasons. Some- times a favorite venue is available, or they may have professional reasons for choosing that day. Late afternoon is a common time to host a ceremony, and the recep- tion following might be a light meal or perhaps a dinner. If you are con- cerned about the content of a meal for health reasons, you can inquire with the person hosting. It is also traditional for the couple to leave on their honeymoon right after the reception. The beauty here is that you have received an invitation, not a demand. You can always politely decline. A gift would be generous but is not required. If you do attend, it would be kindest if you did so with an open mind and heart. Friend wants to cut off all contact after an infidelity 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) — Refuse to be pushed by someone bullying you. Sharing personal secrets will lead to a nasty rumor that will put you in a precarious position. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Protect what you've worked so hard to acquire. Take control by knowing what you want and strategically negotiating on your behalf. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Sharing your knowledge will lead to a liaison with someone who is exceptionally well informed and connected. A face-to-face meeting is your best option. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Avoid criticism as well as being taken advantage of. Set guidelines and keep the balance in order to get things done. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Plan and present what you have to offer with precision and clarity. Don't expect everyone to agree with you. Gravitate toward those who show interest and want to get involved. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Ac- cept whatever challenge comes your way and do your best to display strong leadership. Don't let your ego stand in the way of your progress. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Partnerships will need an adjustment. Whether at work or in the home, be willing to meet whomever you are dealing with halfway to ensure that you maintain equality in every relationship. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Don't worry about what everyone else is up to when you should be taking care of your emotional and physical well-be- ing. Make personal changes that will bring you peace of mind. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Jump into an innovative situation ready to take on what- ever challenge comes along. Mental stimulation coupled with creativity and talented people will lead to an interesting prospect. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Stay focused on what's important. Don't let situations spin out of control. Contain your emotions and avoid indulgent behavior that could lead to disaster instead of solutions. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Don't worry so much about what other people are doing. Your goal is to follow through with your plans and to make the changes that will ensure your happiness and success. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Take a new look at an old idea in order to see how you can turn it into a workable project with updates that were not available to you in the past. Horoscope By Eugenia Last WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2016 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |YOURDAILYBREAK | 3 B