THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015
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Husband is overly suspicious
Tomorrow’s horoscope
Dear Annie: I have been married
to my husband for 10 years. A cou-
ple of years ago, I started conversing
via Facebook with “Kevin,” whom I
have known since grade school. We
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broke up with him.
A mutual friend passed away, and I
called Kevin a few times to offer sup-
port. We spoke about the old days and
our fellow schoolmates. I also shared
photographs of myself and my home
and a few personal thoughts. Kevin gave
me constant compliments.
My husband found the text mes-
sages and pictures on my phone. There
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in had mentioned that his girlfriend
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My husband has blown the whole
thing out of proportion and has ac-
cused me of cheating. He made a sim-
ilar accusation when I went to visit
my mother back home. He says it’s
cheating if a woman talks to another
man on the phone when her husband
isn’t home. I don’t feel as though I
cheated in any form, but now all my
husband does is accuse me.
I didn’t want Kevin when I was
younger, and I don’t want him now. I
just want to be friends and talk to him
now and then. Can you help? — Ever
Faithful
ARIES (March 21-April 19). In certain
ways, you are your own boss. And yet, you
still have to report to another person and
do everything you can to keep that person
happy. Today you’ll make easy work of that.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It may be
difficult to discern between the two kinds of
problems there are in this world: my prob-
lems and your problems. Because you want
to help, you’ll make some of their problems
your own. Just don’t take on too many!
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Physical at-
tractiveness is not as important to you as
creativity is. You need people around you
who will perpetually challenge you to see
the world in new ways.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Life is like
an all-you-can-eat buffet. Even though
you’d like to load up on the tater tots and
chocolate cake, you’ll put a good amount
of healthy food on your dish and feel better
because of it.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You magnify the
positive aspects of a relationship, and yet
there are still certain things your partner
does that give you pause. Try to step back
from the issue until tomorrow, when you’re
likely to have a more balanced perspective.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You have a
choice about where to go and what to do.
You’ll select an environment that highlights
your best traits, and when people interact
with you in this context, you’ll shine bright.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your hunches
are strong, and you’ll likely have one about a
person who would make a terrific partner for
you. Take steps to get organized and save
yourself from wasted afternoon hours spent
looking for something.
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Dear Faithful: Your husband seems
overly suspicious, but part of the prob-
lem is that you were talking to Kevin
without his knowledge, and this seemed
secretive. If you have nothing to hide,
your husband should know when you
are talking to Kevin. You should willing-
ly show him all texts, emails and Face-
book messages. Right now, we suggest
you limit contact with Kevin because
he is a sore subject to your husband. As-
sure your husband that you will be more
open, so he has less reason to worry. In-
clude him in all conversations with male
friends, and ask him to do the same with
his female friends. But if he continues to
accuse you, there is more going on, and
it’s time to get professional counseling.
Dear Annie: I have a good friend
whose company I enjoy immensely.
But when we go out to lunch or din-
ner, he never washes his hands. I’ve
mentioned to him that washing his
hands prior to eating protects him
from picking up germs (even E. coli).
Instead, he tells me that not wash-
ing his hands builds up resistance to
germs. Am I being germaphobic, or is
he being irresponsible? — Germ-Free
Dear Germ-Free: Hands should be
thoroughly washed before eating and af-
ter using the bathroom. Germs from un-
washed hands can be transferred to other
objects, such as dining room tables, and
are then transferred to another person’s
hands. Such transferable germs can
cause diarrhea and respiratory illnesses,
which are common consequences of not
washing one’s hands. Whether or not it
boosts his immunity is highly debatable,
but it certainly puts others at risk.
Even if your friend remains
healthy, he could easily transfer those
germs to you or to anyone who uses
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consideration for your health, ask him
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erwise, we recommend you stop join-
ing him for meals.
Dear Annie: I would like to re-
spond to “A Nonsmoker,” who com-
plained about the smell of smokers.
I take public transport every day, and
some people don’t use deodorant, and
others suffer from halitosis. So to Non-
smoker, who obviously smells like ros-
es, we are not perfect. I have been trying
to quit smoking for a year, so gimme a
break. Go smell yourself. — Montreal
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By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The task at
hand is mysterious and involves unknown
elements, and you’ll have to learn new skills,
too. Don’t let that stop you. You don’t have
to know everything about it now. Just get
started.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Living
up to their standards is easy. What’s hard is
living up to your own. You’re expecting your-
self to perform at a level that even much
more experienced folks have trouble hitting.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Unlike
other animals, humans are hard-wired
to look for explanations as to why events
occur. However, you’ll be better off today
spending less energy on the “why” while
you focus on the “how.”
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The
young, inexperienced and impressionable
need a positive example, and you’ll be the
ideal model, mostly because you take the
time to be kind to others no matter how busy
things get.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You know
better than to present a problem without
also proposing possible solutions. For this
reason, you’ll get your needs met with very
little resistance. You make it easy to please
you.
THURSDAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 12).
You’ll develop a special humor and bond
with someone over the next six weeks. You’ll
also get on a lucky streak work-wise. Save
the extra money and resources you’ll net for
an opportunity later in the year. April will be
romantic. Finally, you’ll get acceptance and
support for a venture in May. Travel in Oc-
tober. Libra and Scorpio people adore you.
Your lucky numbers are: 4, 14, 2, 24 and 18.