FEATURES
6A
Tomorrow’s horoscope
Wife upset about man’s past
Dear Annie: I met my hus-
band in college. He was outgoing,
handsome and a star athlete. We
now have two beautiful babies
and, I thought, a perfect marriage.
A month ago, we had dinner
with a couple we’ve known for
years. One of them said some-
thing about “bisexuals,” to which
I replied, “There is no such thing.
You are either gay or straight.”
Everyone looked uncomfortable.
The next day, my husband
told me that he is bisexual. He
said he’d had a relationship with
another man in college before
he met me. But he reassured me
that I had nothing to worry about
because he loves me and has no
desire to be with anyone else of
either sex.
Annie, I wish he’d never told
me. I’ve been upset ever since. I
believe my husband when he says
he is not interested in anyone
else, but I have to ask, is there
really such a thing as “bisexual”?
My sister says that is just what
people claim before they come
out as gay. And second, how can
I trust my husband when he kept
this secret from me for so long?
Please don’t suggest counsel-
ing. My husband says there is
nothing to “change” about him,
Annie’s
Mailbox
Creators
Syndicate Inc.
Kathy Mitchell
and
Marcy Sugar
although he says he will go if I
insist. But what if we go and
then, just like my sister says, this
bisexual stuff is all bogus and he
decides he is gay? I don’t want to
end our marriage. I just want to
turn back the clock so I can think
of my husband the way I did be-
fore. — Confused Wife
Dear Confused: Your sister is
giving you damaging and incor-
rect information. Decades ago,
people may have believed that
one was either gay or straight,
and that bisexuals were simply
hiding their true selves, but this
is no longer considered accurate.
We have come to understand that
sexuality is more complicated
and that some people are attract-
ed to both sexes. And one’s sex-
ual orientation has nothing to do
with remaining faithful to one’s
partner. Your husband is the same
man you fell in love with. If you
trust him, your marriage is solid.
Please look into PFLAG
SÀDJRUJ ZKLFK FDQ RIIHU LQ-
formation that will help you un-
derstand what’s going on. But
LI \RX ¿QG WKDW \RXU PDUULDJH LV
ÀRXQGHULQJ RYHU WKLV FRQVLGHU
counseling from someone who
specializes in LGBT marriag-
HV DQG FDQ DGGUHVV \RXU VSHFL¿F
concerns.
Dear Annie: Your response to
“A.,” about kids learning to bal-
ance a checkbook was wrong. The
NLGV ¿QLVKLQJ VFKRRO WRGD\ DUH
dumber than a box of rocks. What
exactly are they being taught as
“required” subjects if not exact-
ly that? I shudder to think what
schools are releasing into society.
Kids can barely articulate what
they want, much less formulate a
complete sentence.
Obviously, common sense has
been put aside. Basic math is im-
portant. We have a generation of
know-nothings. — Embarrassed
About the Next Generation
Dear Embarrassed: We sug-
gest you check out the classroom
of the average 6th grader and see
how well you do. And don’t for-
get the 20 pounds of textbooks
and homework in your backpack.
THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2016
By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Sometimes
getting too metaphysical only complicates
things unnecessarily. You can solve the
problem through practical means. There’s
no need to read more into it.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). People
want to know you; they just don’t know they
want to know you yet. Don’t ask too many
questions, especially of the strangers in
your midst. Make confident statements.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your charm
has universal appeal today. You can relate
to anyone at all — as long as you know it’s
for a limited amount of time. It should be
noted, though, that the spark between you
and Sagittarius is extra special.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). A rela-
tionship is in the testing zone. Each party
pushes the other to see where the limits
exist. The boundaries of courtesy, humor,
intimacy and more will be found this way.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There’s some-
thing different about you. You’re sparkling.
This new iteration has been helped along
by a certain someone. You’ve been in-
spired, and it will show in your every inter-
action.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ve been
known to behave in a loving way even
when you don’t feel very loving. Why? Be-
cause it’s the right thing to do. Also, it’s just
good practice. The emotional muscle tone
you’ve built will serve you well.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You believe
in keeping your word, but what about your
implied word? You’re not obligated, but if
you make good on those implications the
others will not only trust you; they will love
you.
FRANK AND ERNEST
BLONDIE
THATABABY
SALLY FORTH
PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN
B.C.
LOLA
DILBERT
SIX CHIX
BIZARRO
MUTTS
NON SEQUITUR
BABY BLUES
WIZARD OF ID
ZITS
ROSE IS ROSE
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Today you
will be as adaptable as a drop of water,
taking whatever form you need to in order
to fulfill the demands of the hour. Whether
frozen, misty or in droplet form, you’ll be
effective.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). For
better health, look in the mirror and give
yourself a wink and a nod. Your physical
body will be even more strongly affected
by your general attitude toward it than it
usually is.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Follow
the impulse. Act fast. Destiny will happen
in flashes of totally unselfconscious obedi-
ence to a higher directive. This isn’t about
thinking; it’s about knowing the way instinc-
tively.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It is much
easier to “check your ego at the door”
when there is a doorman who seems legit-
imate enough to take good care of it while
you operate vulnerably.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your gen-
erous mood is all well and good, as long
as you only give away what’s yours to give.
Be careful not to volunteer others in the
process. Don’t give away the farm without
consulting the cows and chickens!
SATURDAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 16). The
next 10 weeks highlight something different
and new about your heart’s desire, and this
will alter your approach. You need a men-
tor, and if you have to pay for one (in the
form of a class or program) it will be worth
it. Buy, sell and bank in March. You’ll pre-
dict the predicable and make stellar money
in June. Cancer and Libra adore you. Your
lucky numbers are: 3, 40, 22, 38 and 19.