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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»Formuch of our marriage (25- plus years), my husband worked 60-plus hours per week. While I admired his work ethic, it came at a cost to both his health and our relationship, culminating in an affair (his). After a near- breakup of our mar- riage, he reduced his hours and finally devoted more time to us. It took more than two years with counseling to repair the damage, but in the end it was worth it. I had never been hap- pier, and the domestic chores were more equi- tably split. We had time to actually talk to each other, eat together as a family, take walks, bike and hike together and travel. Now, after six years, he is back to working six days per week, plus playing basketball two nights. He is the owner of a successful business and could hire more help if he wanted. In addition to work- ing a full-time job, I am back to taking care of everything else at home, just so we have one day a week together to play. I make as much money as he does, so I fully contrib- ute in that area. I do all the cooking, cleaning and laundry. The yard work is hired out. I also exercise for five hours per week and spend one evening a week helping my elderly parents. He expects me to handle everything else because he works so many more hours than I do. This weekend he felt the need to talk to me about the time I waste watching TV. He didn't ha ve a s u gg es ti o n fo r how to fill the long, lonely evenings and was unsympathetic to the toll his absence is taking. Four nights a week I eat dinner alone. After all the work we did to put our marriage back together, our relationship is right back where it was. I'm lonely and tired. Am I asking too much? —Lonely DEAR LONELY » Your desire to have a close marriage is natural and laudable. However, you are married to someone who seems unwilling to change his lifestyle in the long term. He seems to have seen your marital breakdown as a problem to fix, after which he re- verted to his natural state, which is to do what he wants to do, and not what you want him to do. You should proceed with the assumption that nothing will change. You should alleviate your loneliness by getting in- volved with organizations or developing passions that stretch your capa- bilities, make you laugh, learn new things and bring you joy. Downsiz- ing might make you feel less burdened (so would hiring a cleaner). And yes — if you enjoy watching TV (one of my favorite pastimes, too), then you should definitely do that. The point is that you have one life. Don't live it waiting for your husband to come home to "play" with you. Hardworking husband doesn't work on marriage 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)— Networking will help you secure a position you've been vying for. Starting a new physical regimen will make you feel and look your best. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Share your emotions with someone who understands your position and is willing to help you prove your point. A little ef- fort will bring good results. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Make personal changes. Host an event at your house but keep your costs down. Ask everyone to pitch in. A positive change in your love life is apparent. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Get your facts straight before you share information. Delays will occur if you take an alter- nate route while traveling. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — You'll come out on top if you take on a challenge. Travel, so- cializing and romantic encoun- ters look promising. Step into the spotlight and show everyone how entertaining you can be. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Get together with friends or plan an outing with children or the whole family. A cultural event will have something for everyone to enjoy. Nurture im- portant relationships. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Don't spend money frivolously. You can have fun and impress someone you love by using your imagination to come up with fun, entertaining and cost-effi- cient ways to spend the day. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — A subtle but effective change to your residence will add to your convenience and comfort. A get-together with someone entertaining will grow into something quite special. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — You'll achieve far more if you work on projects at home that will make your life easier and lower your financial stress. Stay away from anyone propos- ing a risky venture. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Don't leave anything unfinished or you will face criti- cism. Take care while operating equipment or machinery. Hold on to your cash, even if someone tempts you with a prospect. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — How you were raised will have an impact on the way you handle a situation you are faced with. Romance is on the rise, and special plans should be made. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — A partnership opportunity will develop if you participate in a community or charity event. Express your opinion and display what you have to offer. A bold move will bring unusual results. 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