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FEATURES 4B Tomorrow’s horoscope Mom-in-law favors ex Dear Annie: My mother-in-law has a decor that was personalized for her by my husband’s long-term ex-girlfriend. Every time I go to her KRXVHLW¶VWKH¿UVWWKLQJ,VHHDQG it really bothers me. The problem is, I don’t feel I can say anything to her because after all, it’s her house and the decorating was a gift. It’s not like I can tell her, “Hey, get rid of it.” The second problem is that my mother-in-law already feels that I’m a “jealous wife” due to our past conversations (which turned into arguments) when she told me about all of the things she caught her son doing with the ex and what a “cute girl” she was. It made me angry, and I said so. Any suggestions about the house decor? — Bothered Wife Dear Bothered: Yes. Control your reaction and leave it alone. You are right that this is not your house and you have no deci- sion-making control over what’s inside. Until Mom wants to redeco- rate, which can be pricey, speaking XS DERXW LW ZLOO RQO\ FRQ¿UP KHU opinion that you are jealous. And she won’t change anything. She might, in fact, enjoy your negative reaction. So don’t give her the sat- isfaction. Change any clothing that may get wet, and thoroughly rinse and dry them before putting in the hamper. Dispose of the pads in a closable Creators plastic bag and when it’s full, place Syndicate Inc. the bag in the outdoor garbage container. Kathy Mitchell I no longer have the odor in and my house or on my person. I was Marcy Sugar also embarrassed, but thankful my daughter told me. — Anonymous Dear Anonymous: We heard Your mother-in-law may have made an emotional investment in the from hundreds of incontinent read- ex and isn’t ready to move on and ers and those who love them. Here’s accept that her son chose differently. a sample: From New York: I have a sim- Instead of silently fuming, try to win her over. Admire some of the decor ilar problem, and I wear the newer (it will make her less attached to it as adult diapers that are thin and look a knife to twist). Tell her how lovely like regular underpants. No one can her home is and that the ex did a tell. If she’s too embarrassed to buy good job. Ask Mom to help you out them, her husband can do it for her. California: “Embarrassed” the next time you are shopping for a new lamp or arranging pictures on complained about the smell because \RXUZDOOV<RXFDQFDWFKPRUHÀLHV his wife doesn’t launder her undies fast enough. How about if HE does with honey than vinegar. Dear Annie: Like the wife of the laundry? Coping With Aging: “Embar- “Embarrassed,” I am one of many with an incontinence problem. I rassed” can use a deodorizing spray thought I was keeping my house and like Lysol. It’s not an accusation, myself odor free until my daughter he’s just taking care of it. She may told me otherwise. (My sense of appreciate his efforts, and begin to feel more comfortable coping with smell has diminished.) First of all, she should use her situation. He can express his panty liners made for this problem love (in sickness and in health) by and change them when necessary. giving her a little practical TLC. Annie’s Mailbox THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2016 By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). In these early stages of a relationship or project, you may be in the mood to conceal your thought process. After all, what gives them the right to know everything that’s going through your head? TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There’s no getting around it; mad notions inspire crazy reactions. Your best bet is to steer clear of those who tend to rope you into bad situa- tions. Also, know that you won’t be able to dip but a toe in. Consider this a rip tide. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). As for this re- lationship, you’ll understand it in retrospect, but you have to live it forward. Remember this and turn your brain off for a while in favor of enjoying togetherness without so much chatter in your mind. CANCER (June 22-July 22). When peo- ple get more animated (or even more upset) than you’re comfortable with, just remember that it takes a great debate to stir a great passion. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your fears about what’s next will be allayed with the entrance of a friend who is doing exactly what you want to be doing in five years. This shining example will cause a change in your priorities. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Are you dis- covering yourself or creating yourself? The answer is: both. Don’t be too self-conscious about it, and keep going until you’re out of this awkward middle stage. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You can say the wisest words ever uttered to a fool and it wouldn’t register, as the very nature of fool- ishness is that it doesn’t embrace wisdom. In light of this, perhaps you should save your breath. 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). Here’s a radical idea: When the fun part starts, in- stead of pulling out your phone to document it, open your eyes, throw out your arms and fully live it instead! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The truth is that you could do and be more if you had the support system to push you to higher places. Go on; create that for your- self. Ask for it. You deserve big love and tender care. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’re al- ways looking for new ways to apply your tal- ent, give your creativity and use your intel- ligence in the world. It helps that right now there is someone around you who deeply appreciates who you are. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Yours is not a hot head or a quick temper. Still, you have your moments. Tensions may rise around a Scorpio or Sagittarius or around anyone who you believe is judging you. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The saying goes that it’s better to starve with the good than feast with the evil. You’re in a position of eating moderately well with people who have a little of both in them, which makes things more complex. SATURDAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 6). You thought you’d given a relationship your best, but you’ll surprise yourself in the next six weeks. You have more to give! Practice and be disciplined about it through April. The project depends on your superior input. There’s a move in May. Once you settle into the new way, you’ll plan an adventure for November. Cancer and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 4, 44, 48 and 31.
