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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.