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FEATURES 8A Tomorrow’s horoscope Teen has troubled friendships Dear Annie: I have three best friends. We are juniors in high school and like sisters. Two weeks ago, “Jessica” and “Lucy” got LQWRD¿JKWEHFDXVH-HVVLFDGLGQ¶W OLNH /XF\¶V GULYLQJ :KHQ , VXJ- JHVWHGWKDWPRVWSHRSOHGRQ¶WWDNH well to criticism, Jessica refused to talk to me. The next day, she sent a long text message to Lucy and me, saying we are “always mean and heartless” to her. She sent me a separate text listing all the little things I do that bother her. I apologized to Jessica, saying it was not intentional and that I would try to be more aware of my responses to her. We are in a lot of classes together and eventually, she started being sugary sweet to PH 0HDQZKLOH /XF\ FRQ¿GHG that her parents are having horri- ble problems and then she swore me to secrecy. I felt loyal to Lucy, DQGGLGQ¶WUHDOO\ZDUPXSWR-HVVL- FD¶VRYHUWXUHV Today, a classmate informed me that Lucy is dating my ex-boy- IULHQG/XF\FODLPVVKHGLGQ¶WWHOO PH EHFDXVH VKH WKRXJKW ,¶G EH DQJU\ $QQLH , GRQ¶W FDUH DERXW P\H[DQGLWGRHVQ¶WERWKHUPHLI they date. What bothers me is that Lucy hid it instead of telling me and asking if it was OK. After the broadening your circle of friends. Dear Annie: I thought you offered good advice to “Just Won- dering,” who came home after a Creators ZHHN DZD\ WR ¿QG WKDW KHU KRXVH Syndicate Inc. sitters had used all her stuff, including food, laundry supplies, Kathy shampoo and hand lotion. Mitchell and I have need of a house/pet sitter Marcy Sugar from time to time and here is how I adjust my attitude: When someone ZD\ ,¶YH WULHG WR EH OR\DO WR KHU stays in your home and takes care this is like a stab in the back. Are of your pet, your pet does not have these friendships over? — Kylie to cope with the stress of being Dear Kylie: Maybe. You sound moved to an unfamiliar location. like a sensible person with some <RXUSHWDOVRGRHVQ¶WKDYHWRVOHHS GLI¿FXOW IULHQGV 2QH VHHPV RYHU- in a crate. Additionally, kennels sensitive and the other self-in- run around $200 per week for cats, volved. But this is not unusual plus additional fees for exercise, during high school. With the treats, etc. It is also much safer normal ups and downs of ado- to have the house occupied than lescence, along with hormonal empty, not only to discourage bur- changes, relationships can be chal- glars, but also to catch a burst pipe lenging. These changes are indica- or broken furnace early enough to tions of personal growth and matu- save thousands. rity, and not all friendships survive Next time, she should put the transition. most supplies in a locked closet. We recommend you be as tol- Leave some food and necessities erant as possible while Jessica IRUWKHKRXVHVLWWHUVEXWGRQ¶WJR and Lucy sort out their own strug- overboard. Be grateful you have gles. Be supportive and kind, but friends so willing to look out for \RX VKRXOGQ¶W KDYH WR ZDON RQ you. Granted, using all of your HJJVKHOOV$QG SOHDVH ¿QG SHRSOH VWXII LV ZHLUG EXW LW¶V QRW ZRUWK you can count on to be supportive losing a friendship. — A Different and kind to you, even if it means Perspective Annie’s Mailbox THE DAILY ASTORIAN TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016 By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Things should work right. That’s why you don’t like to be per- suaded to buy extended warrantees or fussy maintenance accessories. Maybe things that are too difficult to keep up aren’t worth the trouble of having. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Just when it seems like you’ve an endless capacity for accepting the foibles of your people, you may surprise all by taking umbrage at something rather small. This will keep them from taking you for granted! GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The ideas that come to you for other people need to be expressed. They probably won’t be immedi- ately appreciated but think of it this way: You wouldn’t acquire a present, wrap it and then not give it. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Someone you used to see as a competitor will now be a top resource for whatever you need. It turns out you were always on the same side, but your vantage point didn’t make it seem that way. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). When you’re feeling energetic, sluggish, inspired, tired, enthused or used, you’ll work on. Because of your “nev- er say die” attitude, you’ll go to bed tonight knowing the prize is in your hand. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ve held off sharing your idea, fantasy scenario or vivid imagination too long, but the fear is gone now. There’s no reason you should care what they think! If they’re as smart as you, they’ll totally get it! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). As exciting and dynamic as a relationship may be, you won- der in private moments whether or not you are really connecting, or just experiencing 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 things together, each in your own private way. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It’s not what you give or even the way that you give it to- day — it’s who you are. You can’t help the rest. You’ve come to this place with your choices, and now you simply are the good deed that shines through the weary world! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Whether or not “manager” is officially in your job title, managing people will be critical to your suc- cess today. Communicating effectively is a huge component of this, as is making sure you’re all after the same goal. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Happi- ness is a goal that is only loosely definable and hardly quantifiable. Yet, if you’re not hap- py, what does it matter what other definable and quantifiable achievements you have? AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). They want more of you. They’ll try to get you to show up here and there and stay for longer than you want to. Well, it’s not your fault that there’s only one of you to go around. It’s just the way it is! PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Language is always evolving and so are the other methods and tools we use to understand one another. Because you keep learning about communi- cation and improving your effectiveness, you’ll get more of what you need. WEDNESDAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 9). Before things get interesting (and they will), it’s important to remember to cherish eventless times! Lightness and triviality is a rare and beautiful thing in any lifetime. April features an upgrade of your home, wardrobe or vehi- cle. June is the most romantic. November will show you a different part of the world. Cancer and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 3, 20, 25 and 41.