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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»I'vebeensee- ing this boy. We've hit it off very well. We have been dat- ing for six months, and I think I'm in love. I believe he is my soul mate. He doesn't want kids right now, but I do. I've secretly stopped taking my birth control pills. He said we might have kids one day, but I think I'm pregnant now. I think he worries about supporting me and our little olive, but I'm not worried. I'm still in my teens, but he's not. I'm sure he'll be able to take care of us. I think he won't realize that he wants kids until he has one. I'm trying to find the right way to tell him that I'm pregnant. Can you give me advice? —M DEAR M » You have no right to deceitfully turn another person into a par- ent who does not want to be a parent. This is very disrespectful, and I won- der why you don't realize it. But I suspect it is be- cause you are a teenager, and you think the way a teenager thinks — with a distorted view of your actions. Questions for you to answer are: Do you have supportive parents? Are you working? How will you raise this child? My advice is for you to carefully consider your actions, which have wide- ranging consequences for you, for your parents, for your guy, and for any child you decide to bring into the world. I wish you had a wider idea of what you are doing, but you are young, and so I will tell you two things: A fetus is not an "olive." It is a fetus that will grow into a child. And having a baby is not the way to cement a relationship. You need to take a pregnancy test and be honest with your boyfriend. If you have a supportive friend or family member, talk with this person and ask for support. See your doctor or visit Planned Parenthood for low-cost testing and counseling (plannedparenthood.org). DEAR AMY » I am divorced and have a box full of old letters from my ex- husband. We have three daughters who are adults. My ex and I are remar- ried, and I feel it is best to throw away these letters. What do you think? — Ex-wife in California DEAR EX WIFE » Go through these letters with an eye toward turning some of them over to your daughters. I can imagine that there might be mate- rial in these letters that is mushy or strictly private, but it would also be nice for your children to see their parents' relationship from a new perspective — as two young people in love. Any mention of your children or of other long- gone family members in these letters would be a treat for these women. I recently spent a day at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. Of all of the exhibits I enjoyed, it was the letters home that t ouche d me the most. Some of the most quotidian thoughts and expressions gain beauty and a great poi- gnancy through time. Teen girl is ready to have a baby, but her boyfriend is not 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 Aries(March21-April19)— Don't push unless you want to be pushed back. You are best off working at your own speed on projects you can do alone. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Share your opinions and offer original suggestions. You'll at- tract interest in what you are trying to accomplish. Face-to- face conversations will bring good results. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Focus on financial matters and look for ways to tie up your cash so you aren't tempted to spend it. A situation will be riddled with disillusionment. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Express your feelings and share your ideas. You may not like change, but what transpires now will have beneficial results. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Travel plans will lead to profes- sionally valuable information. A good opportunity will result from an important decision. When opportunity knocks, be ready to jump. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Don't let personal issues hold you back. Stay focused on detail and doing the best job possible. Walk away from anyone playing mind games with you. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — You should listen to some- one else's plan, but don't feel obliged to follow it, and if con- trol or bullying is applied, walk away. Protect your position and your right to choose. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Reconnect with people you have worked or played with in the past. What transpires will lead to an interesting outcome with personal or professional options galore. Romance is featured. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Sign up for affordable activities and ward off tempt- ing offers made by associates who are not looking out for your best interests. Bring about the changes that will benefit you. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Problems will surface if you cannot come to an agreement with someone you live with or work alongside. Look for op- portunities that allow you to do your own thing. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Market what you have to offer. Your determination and enthusiasm will help you get the support you need to address a lingering concern. If change is required, make it happen. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — A partnership can help you advance. Divvy up the workload. Using your skills to the full- est will result in recognition and opportunities. Romance is encouraged. 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