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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»Mywifeof40 years and I had a mutual parting of ways five years ago. Though we went our separate ways, we harbor no animosity toward one another and we regularly talk in polite tones. My former wife thought I was going in the wrong direction, but I quickly made an effort to meet a new woman through on- line dating. I was successful in that venture. My ex joined many differ- ent clubs and eventually fell in love with a man. Happy ending? I wish. I was happy for my ex, but women I met online told me that this guy con- tinues to occupy a spot in the online dating scene, messaging women. It is not my business, but I'd also rather not have her contract an STD because of this guy's liaisons. I'm feeling perplexed. My ex's heart is apt to be broken either way. She eschews online dating, so she is not apt to discover his habits on her own, but I don't want her to die prematurely or to live with an STD. Advice? —ConcernedEx DEAR CONCERNED » It should be easy for you to confirm whether this man is active on dating sites, and before saying anything to your ex, you should confirm this. You two were married for 40 years. You seem to have remained friendly, if not friends. You care about your ex's welfare. You also don't know about their relationship. Once you confirm this man's online activity, you can say to your ex, "I just want you to know that 'Barry' is currently active on online dating sites and has messaged women I know. I don't want to in- terfere, but I thought you would want to know." That's it. Your ex might get mad at you, but what's she going to do, divorce you? STD rates among senior citizens have doubled in recent years, and these diseases can take a terrible toll, especially if people have health problems. You, your ex and all of your partners should be tested and use "safe sex" guidelines. DEAR AMY » I am respond- ing to various comments regarding the wisdom of letting an adolescent watch the movie "The Ex- orcist." You seem to think it is a benign choice. My husband had the same attitude and let our 13-year -old son w atch this movie when it showed up on TV one night (he as- sumed it had been edited; it had not). This movie trauma- tized our son. He was fearful for months. We ended up seeking medical and then thera- peutic help for him, and after exploring all of the possibilities, everyone concluded this movie was actually the culprit. My son is now in his late 20s and when I shared your point of view with him, he completely disagreed with you. — Faithful Reader DEAR READER » Every par- ent should make media choices alongside their child, taking into con- sideration their child's temperament. Ex-husband wants to issue STD warning to woman You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@amydickinson. 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 Sagittarius(Nov.23-Dec. 21) — You'll make a good im- pression if you take the initia- tive without being asked. Doors will open, and advancement will be yours. Celebrate your good fortune with a loved one. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — If you trust in yourself and your plans, you will find it much easier to reach your goals without interference. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Secrets will lead to suspicion and unnecessary trouble with a loved one. Don't let past occur- rences hinder your chance for true happiness. Clear the air. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Refuse to let an emotional incident disrupt your plans to help people. Avoid unneces- sary travel. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Don't be too quick to take a position that may alienate you from your peers. Think twice before you reveal your position or plans. Secrecy will be in your best interest. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Emotional matters will flare up if you don't agree with a loved one. Take a step back and con- sider whether it's in your best interest to argue. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Personal improvements will encourage you to try harder. Of- fering incentives to demanding people will help them and you. Draw a line between being used and being helpful. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Draw on old friends and colleagues to support your ideas. Reaching out to those who have similar beliefs and standards will give you the backup required to launch your plans. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Don't let anyone offend you or hurt your feelings. Look past discord and move on to people, activities and situations that encourage you to follow your heart and ambition. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Good fortune comes with hard work, empathy and the ability to finish what you start. Don't stop halfway because someone makes a last-minute change. Do your own thing. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Don't get caught off guard. Get the facts and build your plans on solid ground. A ro- mantic gesture will help you overcome a stalemate with a loved one. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Share your differences. Look for ways to incorporate change that will appease everyone, in- cluding you. Maintaining equal- ity will be what leads to positive results and a better future. Horoscope By Eugenia Last SATURDAY, DEC. 10 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2016 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |YOURDAILYBREAK | 5 B