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FEATURES 6A Tomorrow’s horoscope Ex ruining the wedding? Dear Annie: I have been dat- ing “Brad” for three years. We cur- rently date long-distance, but the UHODWLRQVKLS LV ¿QH +H LV ORYLQJ and kind toward me and everyone in our lives. When he proposed, I said yes immediately. But what is supposed to be an exciting time in my life is now marred by his ex-girlfriend, “Marsha.” I knew Marsha when she and Brad dated 10 years ago. For some reason, she disliked me, even treating me rudely when she and Brad were invited to parties at my place with my then-boy- IULHQG %UDG FRQ¿GHG WKDW 0DU- sha didn’t like any of the women he was friends with, saying they were “petty.” Marsha is now married, but she and Brad have remained friends. The three of them have even vacationed together. I’ve never objected to their friendship, but I’ve also never found a rea- son to befriend her, nor has she reached out to me. Brad has reiterated Marsha’s old accusation of my being “petty” because I am resistant to initiating DIULHQGVKLS+HVD\VWKDW0DUVKD doesn’t remember how rudely she treated me and insists she be invited to our wedding. I disagree. I envi- can change, and you won’t know if you exclude her. But we also wonder why Brad is so attached to Marsha and demands that you Creators make friends with her. There is Syndicate Inc. no reason for that except that he anticipates including Marsha and Kathy her husband in your social life on Mitchell and an ongoing basis. Frankly, if this Marcy Sugar argument is enough for you to stop the wedding, we think it might be VLRQ P\ ZHGGLQJ ¿OOHG ZLWK SHR- for the best. ple who love me. Since I’m paying Dear Annie: I appreciated your for half, I should have a say about answer to “Confused and Torn” the guest list. Brad even told me about her dog. I have loved and WR JHW FRXQVHOLQJ LQ RUGHU WR ¿QG cherished a number of animals WKH³UHDOUHDVRQ´,GLVOLNHKHU+H in my life. It is always hard to let intimated that I had deep-seated them go, so I ask myself, “Am I problems and that Marsha was the prolonging her life or prolonging innocent party. her death?” And, “Am I keeping I’m beginning to think wedding her alive for myself or for her?” bells are not on our horizon. Please The way I see it, the animal help. — To Wed or Not to Wed does not understand why it suf- Dear Wed: There are several fers. I will clearly understand things going on here. If you are the loss and take that pain upon splitting the costs of the wedding, myself to keep the animal from Brad gets to invite Marsha and her suffering more. It is simply the husband. You were wrong to turn price to pay for all the love and that into an ultimatum. It made you companionship the animal has seem ungenerous and forced Brad given me over the years, and is to defend his ex. The way Marsha the last and most important thing behaved 10 years ago is old news. we can do. — S. She was probably jealous of any Dear S.: Thank you for taking women around Brad. You need to a different perspective on such a stop holding that grudge. People GLI¿FXOWWLPH Annie’s Mailbox THE DAILY ASTORIAN MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2016 By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Don’t believe everything you hear. Some around you will be speaking out of school. There’s no reason to attach a distorted significance to this. Peo- ple are sometimes just plain misinformed. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Words are strongly linked to destiny today. There may be a bit of vocabulary that needs clarifica- tion. Does your definition of terms match up with someone else’s? If you’re not sure, ask! GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When you’re committed to the right goal, you really won’t need to motivate yourself through the impo- sition of consequences. Reward and pun- ishment will be unnecessary. Just lighten up and do your best. CANCER (June 22-July 22). One way to feel like a superstar is to surround yourself with people who will obey, flatter and com- fort you. That’s not your style. You want to be inspired, pushed and challenged, so you seek those with equal and/or superior skills. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). An exchange of two very different kinds of goods or acts may work out brilliantly, so long as both agree they are getting an equal value. Spend time sorting out a mutually agree- able system of evaluation. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You will be susceptible to a special combination of al- luring language and intriguing ideas and will likely follow their suggestion into a bit of lighthearted afternoon fun. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your tastes are changing as you become exposed to a wid- er range of experiences and options. Ask the questions that will help you understand why and where things fit into the larger con- text. 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). Some around you have a cool demeanor that pre- vents them from showing too much enthu- siasm. You’re not bound to the same rules and values. Give out that infectious and energizing joy! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You have been successful without knowing why. Ask around, though, because you’ve also been observed. It will be interesting to hear what others think of your process. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). One project will take most of your focus. Up until now, progress has been slow and gradual. You’ve been happy with this approach, but now you’ve built up so much momentum that from here until the weekend you’ll be chasing the action. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Though you were not trying to impress anyone, you did. Part of the reason is that you listen bet- ter than anyone else around and therefore will pick up on hints that others miss. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). One needn’t know more than you know to be able to teach you. For instance, many Pisces will learn spiritual lessons through caring for children or interacting with animals. TUESDAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 22). Next month will inspire your imagination and cause you to question some of the work you did last year. You’ll deconstruct a project and build a masterpiece from it. June will bring friendly rivalry that pushes you to greatness. A precious truth will quiet- ly reveal itself in August. You’ll celebrate new social energy in September. Aquarius and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 28, 17, 4, 11 and 39.
