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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
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think of one thing I’m doing to
make this woman feel this way. I
have never touched her or leered
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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
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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
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family members present, espe-
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cially Ian, tell Tess what your
wife overheard. Ask her why she
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thinks you are “creepy” and how
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the two of you can overcome it in
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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
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dence and he doesn’t want her to sion with her girlfriends. Tread
know he told me.
carefully.
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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
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“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
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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.