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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»Iamacollege student. I have had one serious boyfriend. We broke up at the beginning of this year, and I have grown up and blossomed since then. I am, however, too afraid to be an active participant on the college hook-up scene. One of my best friends at school, "Tate," has been by my side through everything. He's a great guy, but he is a player, regularly hooking-up and doing his thing. A few weeks ago, I drank much more than I usually do and we ended up going home together. I don't regret it because it helped restore my confidence and was kind of fun, but it made me think: Would I have done that if I were sober? Last weekend, Tate got grossly intoxicated (again) and I had to take care of him. He made multiple drunken at- tempts to get me to go to his room with him (which I declined). I fell asleep in a chair in his room for a few hours and in the morning we just cuddled and it was very intimate. We have openly said we've loved each other for a while, even though we were strictly in the "friend zone" until recently. He casually said, "After how you took care of me last night, I might have to wife you up (slang for girlfriend — it's kind of a joke phrase). Will you marry me?" I was like, "What?" He repeated himself: "Let's get married." I was convinced he was somehow still drunk, or drunk on intimacy or so m et hi ng , s o I b r u sh ed it off. Did I just get casually proposed to? What do I make of that ... and where do I go from here? —StressedStudentin N.Y. DEAR STRESSED » You and "Tate" need to switch beverages (to coffee), long enough to figure out your storyline. My instinct is that a guy who says, "Wife me" to you — the way he would say "beer me" to a bro, isn't really interested in — or capable of — the kind of serious relationship you might be moving toward. But the way to find out is to talk to him when he has been fully sober for at least 48 hours. Stay smart regarding your friendship with this player. DEAR AMY » I was so amused by the letter from the "Caring Par- ents," whose young- adult daughter was complaining about how caring and careful they were when she was a teen. They should tell her, "Let's talk about this again when you're a parent. Then you can weigh in on our choices." — Been There DEAR BEEN THERE » My own mother used to say, "I only hope I live long enough to watch you deal with this." Happily, she did. For this student and her bro, 'wife me' equals 'beer me' 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) — Ask questions and do proper follow-up in order to avoid get- ting involved in something that has little chance of success. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Make an effort to get into shape and improve your physical, men- tal and emotional well-being. Your efforts will pay off and bring about positive change. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Think matters through before you act. An emotional situation will escalate if you are too quick to make a move. Put greater emphasis on yourself and your achievements. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Show a little discipline in order to avoid a loss. Use your intel- ligence and experience to guide you in the right direction. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Inevitable changes will cause stress. Try not to fight a losing battle. If you look for the silver lining, you will find a way to turn something you view as negative into a positive. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Don't be afraid to use emotion to get your way. You won't please everyone, but the result will put you ahead of the com- petition. Strive for change and perfection. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Express your interest in trying something new, but don't be talked into something you can- not afford or are incapable of doing. Your honesty will help diminish pressure and stress. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — You'll be granted a favor if you ask for it, one that will allow you to make changes that will im- prove your status or geographi- cal location. Let go of the past and embrace new beginnings. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Your experience will pay off and help you avoid getting into a dispute. Don't waste time on non-negotiable situations when you should be developing relationships with people who think like you. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Make changes at home that will improve your mindset as well as your comfort. Don't try to do everything on your own. Offer incentives and ask for help. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Listen to what friends and relatives have to say. The ideas you get will help you put together a plan that could help you improve your personal life and relationships. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Set a new trend. Be unique and don't fear what others think or say. Your confidence will encourage others to follow your lead. Horoscope By Eugenia Last SATURDAY, MARCH 19 SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2016 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |YOURDAILYBREAK | 5 B