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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»Recently,I ended an on-and-off rela- tionship with a co-worker. What makes this situation even messier is the fact that I ended it because I caught him sleeping with our boss. While our relation- ship was allowed, other co-workers and I are all aware that his ongoing relationship with our boss would lead to them being terminated. Our boss is aware of the past he and I share, but the two of them have continued their relation- ship. Worse even, they continue to be rude to me in the workplace. Even passing these people in the hallway has become intolerable, but I am otherwise happy with my job. How can I (or should I), bring this up to HR without seeming like a scorned lover? —Wondering DEAR WONDERING » But — you are a scorned lover. I assume that jilted lovers are the primary vehicles for HR learning about workplace problems. By sleeping around at the office, your co-worker risks facing the exact sce- nario you are describing. His relationship with you was "allowed," presum- ably because you either don't report to each other or are of equal profes- sional status. His relation- ship with your boss is not allowed because his boss is in a position to damage his (or your) status. Although I don't think rudeness in the hallway is necessarily actionable, this seems to have created the classic "toxic" envi- ronment, at least for you. HR can counsel you or reprimand other parties. DEAR AMY » I am lucky enough to have a beach home, a nd I l ove goin g to the beach. Unfortunately, there is a clutch of people who live nearby who enjoy getting together at the beach. They seem to think it is their right to make fun of people or to talk about those who are missing from their little group that day. They are the neighborhood gossips. They like to persuade people to sit with them. If you don't sit with them, they say you are a snob. My response is, "I just need some peace and quiet — alone." That is really not true, Amy. These people are loudmouths, and one es- pecially can be crude, but I think people are afraid not to be with them for fear that they will become the center of talk. The worst thing is that this makes me want to avoid the beach. But why should we have to avoid the beach? Do you have a response to end this petty nonsense? — Surf-and-Sand Lover DEAR SURF LOVER » There is no question that cliques form, with groups of people gathering together to claim their spots, but don't turn the beach into the school cafeteria. Wave and say hello and head to another spot. You don't need to declare your intention to b e al one. Be cor dial , but don't join them. It is your time, and you should spend it exactly the way you want to. Jilted lover wants to out ex and co-worker to human resources 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 Cancer(June21-July22)— It's OK to do things differently. Add a little spice to your life and sign up for something that will be fun for the whole family or just you and a loved one. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Emotional spending is never a good thing. Consider making a change that will offer greater mental stimulation. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Make plans, but be prepared to change course if a differ- ent path entices you. You can improve your personal life by setting up romantic plans. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Don't wait for people to come to you. Speak up and air your opinions in order to attract people who share your concerns and ideas. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — A different approach to a moneymaking idea or invest- ment will lead to financial gains, as long as you don't let a personal confrontation get in the way. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Read the instructions before you take on a challenge that requires precision and ac- curacy. Make personal changes before someone makes them for you. Don't make assumptions. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You have more options than you realize. Refuse to let some- one's complaints or criticism cause you to miss out. Don't fear being different or using your imagination. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Your ideas are good, and you should follow through with your plans regardless of what oth- ers do or say. 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