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FEATURES 6A Tomorrow’s horoscope Father-in-law’s not creepy Dear Annie: My youngest son, “Ian,” is soon to marry the “love of his life.” I haven’t had much of an opportunity to get to know “Tess,” but my wife has spent time with her and really likes her. Around me, however, Tess seems to be reserved and quiet. I asked Ian about her reticence and after some hesitation, he told me that 7HVV¿QGVPH³FUHHS\´DQGLVXQ- comfortable being around me. , ZDV ÀDEEHUJDVWHG , FDQQRW think of one thing I’m doing to make this woman feel this way. I have never touched her or leered DWKHU,GRQ¶W¿QGKHUSDUWLFXODUO\ attractive, so I cannot imagine that I’m being lascivious without realizing it. I don’t make off-color jokes. I dress conservatively. When I speak to her, I look her in WKHH\HQRWWKHFKHVW,FDQ¶W¿J- ure out what I’m doing wrong. I mentioned it to my wife, and she admitted that she overheard Tess and two of her friends laugh- ing about how creepy I am. Her opinion of Tess has been substan- tially lowered. I asked my other two daughters-in-law whether they thought I was creepy and they were astonished that anyone would think so. They both want to talk to Tess, but I asked them not You need to discuss this openly and your wife has provided the per- fect excuse to do so without com- promising your son. With other Creators family members present, espe- Syndicate Inc. cially Ian, tell Tess what your wife overheard. Ask her why she Kathy thinks you are “creepy” and how Mitchell and the two of you can overcome it in Marcy Sugar order to have a better relationship. Frankly, we would be wary of any to. My son said that Tess shared young woman who turns her future KHU IHHOLQJV DERXW PH LQ FRQ¿- father-in-law into an object of deri- dence and he doesn’t want her to sion with her girlfriends. Tread know he told me. carefully. Should I wait until after the Dear Annie: I read the letter from marriage and try to talk to Tess? ³3OHDVH 6WRS´ ZKR LV RQ D ¿[HG My other family members say to income, but feels guilty when she let it go and that she’ll get to know receives constant requests from me better with time, but I’m not charities for donations. so sure. Ian has been dating Tess Last year, between Jan. 1 for nearly three years and she’s and Dec. 31, I wrote down every had plenty of opportunities to get request we received from a char- to know me. Any advice? — Not ity. Using the smallest amount that a Creepy Guy I would have sent, the total for Dear Guy: We don’t know why my donations would have come Tess thinks you are creepy. There to $7,151. As my wife and can- may be something about you not afford this amount, we no lon- that reminds her of a less-savory ger feel guilty about not sending FKDUDFWHU 2U KHU GH¿QLWLRQ RI money to anyone. — C. “creepy” might be different than Dear C.: We wish more people yours. It is also possible that Tess could leave the guilt out of these is setting the stage for keeping Ian decisions. One should only donate away from his family after the to those charities you support, in marriage. the amount your budget can handle. Annie’s Mailbox THE DAILY ASTORIAN FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2016 By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Maybe it’s be- cause you woke up happy or because the work before you isn’t as intellectually taxing as it was earlier this week. Whatever the reason, amazing self-control is part of the package for you today. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There are two kinds of problems: your problems and their problems. Knowing the difference be- tween the two and only acting to solve your own will simplify your life and make theirs better, too. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Insecurity is dreary. That’s one more reason to make a full-on, all-in commitment to what you’re do- ing, saying, performing, cooking, wearing, dancing, buying and living. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Everything you own, have and cherish requires main- tenance to some degree. Relationships re- quire the most right now. Tune it up by plot- ting some fun together. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Don’t worry; you won’t be showered with rewards and good- ness until you feel ready for and worthy of such bounty. After all, the Universe doesn’t wish to embarrass you by giving you more than you can comfortably handle. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Instead of be- ing irritated by that person who moves much more slowly than you do, consider that there is much to be learned and observed at the speed of molasses. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Is it too much to ask the world to wow you? You want to be impressed! Entertained! Blown away! The one who seeks your approval won’t get it nearly as quickly as the one who doesn’t seem to need or want it at all. 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 can’t tell what’s in front of or behind the other peo- ple. Do “you,” without obsessing about how they’ll take it. Their reactions will have very little to do with your stimulus anyway. Have fun with this. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You have to give to get, and you’re more than will- ing to be generous. However, there’s nothing wrong with checking out the payoff history of a venture before you take out your wallet or emotional equivalent thereof. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Just because you love someone doesn’t always mean that the person’s choices are relevant to yours. Examine this carefully now. You may be reacting to something that really doesn’t have to (and shouldn’t) involve you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Those who navigate life with street smarts and social savvy are more likely to make moves you’d like to follow than those with only an abun- dance of theoretical knowledge. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). So, may- be the other person isn’t technically “mak- ing” you happy, but it sure is a lot easier to choose happiness when this person is buzz- ing around you, all smiles and affection! SATURDAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 27). Pub- licize your process. Speak your heart. Show your work. Tell your story, and shout your love from the mountaintops. In doing so, you’ll gain friends, followers and fans. You’ll chase a fascination through March and be- come more intimately involved in April. You’ll be trusted and paid well in June. October brings team victory. Aries and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 4, 1, 11 and 27.
