THE DAILY ASTORIAN • MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2016
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Tomorrow’s horoscope
Young lady upset by guys
Dear Annie: I am a 23-year-
old female who recently moved
to a new town. I have met a few
guys, but it never seems to go
anywhere. I can’t seem to find
someone who wants anything
more than sex. I used to sleep
around, but I’m more mature
now, and I value myself enough
not to throw my body at every
guy I meet. I’ve learned from my
mistakes.
Not a single man I’ve met in
my age range is interested in a
real relationship. They expect me
to hop into bed with no commit-
ment whatsoever. I value rela-
tionships, and commitment, and
have no intention of behaving
like this. It irritates me when I
put myself out there and meet
someone who I think is different,
but as soon as they learn that I’m
not going to give them sex, they
forget all about me.
I know I’m still young and that
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but I am ready to settle down. I am
far from perfect, but sometimes it
seems as though I will never meet
anyone worthwhile.
Is something wrong with me?
Or am I just attracting the wrong
type of guys? — Confused in a
Small Town
Annie’s
Mailbox
Creators
Syndicate Inc.
Kathy Mitchell
and
Marcy Sugar
Dear Confused: If you are in a
small town, your pool of available
candidates is less than it might be
elsewhere. This means you need
to widen your circle. Try online
dating (be cautious), and ask
your friends, family members
and co-workers to introduce you
to available, decent men. Join a
church social group, choir, theater
group or a volunteer organization
where you will be doing some
good and meeting new people,
both male and female.
And yes, it’s possible that you
are attracting the wrong type of
guy. Your closest friends should
be honest enough to tell you if
that’s the case and what you might
do about it. But most importantly,
be patient. You may be looking
to settle down, but your average
23-year-old man is not. You may
be coming across as desperate or
overly eager. A little nonchalance
might serve you better.
Dear Annie: My husband and
I are over 70 and living on our
retirement income. We are doing
very well. My complaint is that
every day, we receive a half-doz-
en requests for donations to a va-
riety of charities.
We have one charity that we
support on a regular basis. But
all of these other charity requests
keep rolling in, and some with
small amounts of money at-
tached. I feel guilty for not send-
ing these back with a donation,
but I no longer respond to this
tactic. I try to donate the small
amounts of money from these
charities to local thrift stores that
support animal shelters or wom-
en’s shelters.
How can we get these charity
requests to end? I would like to
be able to do more, but on a fixed
income, it just isn’t possible. —
Please Stop
Dear Please: You can con-
tact the Direct Marketing Asso-
ciation (dmachoice.org) at P.O.
Box 643, Carmel, NY 10512;
or the Federal Trade Commis-
sion at www.consumer.ftc.gov/
articles/0262-stopping-unsolicit-
ed-mail-phone-calls-and-email.
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By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Without a
sufficient appetite for life, there is no ac-
tion. So when you are feeling dissatisfied,
that is actually a good thing. Your hunger
will motivate you better than any outside
source could.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll nev-
er really understand the difference you
make in someone’s life by just being you.
By following your curiosity and doing what
comes naturally, a favorable impact is as-
sured.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Unless you
interrupt an unhealthy pattern, it’s going to
keep repeating. There’s no one else who
sees the situation any more clearly than
you. Do what your gut is urging you to do.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). True, some
of the privileged have a candy shop’s array
of options to choose from. Let them delib-
erate. All you need is within the very limited
range of options right before you.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You told it well,
but they weren’t listening. Therefore, don’t
be too quick to compromise. Instead, try
again to communicate your side. You’ll
strike a better deal when they really under-
stand the cost you’ll incur.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It’s not your
fault that you need more mental stimula-
tion than you are currently getting. Howev-
er, now that you realize it, the responsibility
to go where exciting stuff is happening is
all yours.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Graciously
accept the help you’re given without feeling
guilty or feeling compelled to return the fa-
vor too fast. Even if you don’t feel worthy of
this help yet, take it. You will be very soon.
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). You need a
plan. Team up with someone who can help
you customize a great one. The same ver-
satility that once had you confused about
what to do next will soon become your
greatest asset.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).
There’s a fine line between honoring your
feelings and indulging them. Mostly this
has to do with dwelling in the feelings
that inspire and motivate you and moving
through the ones that bog you down.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Is this
what you dreamt? Some of it is! Now if you
could only block out the intrusive realities
that don’t fit the dream. You can! You’ll get
better and better at ignoring them.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The ones
who disrespect you may not mean to do
so, but either way there’s no good reason
to hang out with them when there are plen-
ty of other options. Go where the love is.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Alone, it’s
hopeless — or at least arduous. Together,
it’s probable. The fire from the ones you
love will fuel your water-sign nature, culmi-
nating in the kind of steam that is some-
times used to power massive engines.
TUESDAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 19). In-
stead of fighting against time, you’ll make it
your best friend, and the hours will seem to
stretch and bend at your will. The next six
weeks introduce you to beauty you’ll want
in your life for years to come. Doing what
feeds your soul is the theme in March.
Spiritual transformations will be reflected
in your life. Capricorn and Cancer adore
you. Your lucky numbers are: 38, 26, 22,
14 and 18.