FEATURES 8A Tomorrow’s horoscope Woman incensed by friendship Dear Annie: I’m 55 and have been married to the same man for 27 years. Before we met, my husband had been living with “Miranda” for six years. Although Miranda has had many relationships since, she never married. All these years, my mother-in- law and two sisters-in-law have maintained a relationship with this woman, often meeting for lunch. They support and attend all her charity events. What really is gall- ing is that they do all these things behind my back. No one even had the respect to tell me that Miranda was invited to my sister-in-law’s wedding. I was a bridesmaid and was shocked to see her name on a place card for the reception. I have always been close to my husband’s family. We all live in the same town, while my family is out of state. I am constantly host- ing holiday and birthday dinners for them, and helping their families with whatever arises. I have tried being the dutiful daughter and sis- ter-in-law, but my patience is wear- ing thin. My husband doesn’t attend these events, but he does email Miranda occasionally. I found out that my in-laws drove hours to get to her brother’s funeral when my en’t told you, but we think they are sparing your feelings. They obviously tell your husband, who chooses not to transmit the infor- Creators mation to you, likely for the same Syndicate Inc. reason. Your in-laws have been friends Kathy with Miranda longer than they Mitchell and have known you. We suggest you Marcy Sugar tell them how hurt you are that they feel they must hide their con- husband mentioned in passing that tact with Miranda and, although his sister’s car broke down on the you don’t need to know the details, you’d prefer not to be kept in the way. I am so hurt that this is going on dark. As long as they aren’t trying after all these years. One day, my to undermine your marriage, you sisters-in-law treat me like their have no cause for concern, and it BFF, and the next day, they spend would be a shame to let this wreck time with Miranda. Not only have I the good relationship you’ve built become distrusting of them, I have over the years. Dear Annie: You printed a sug- taken a major step back from our gestion from “Indiana,” saying that previously close relationship. Am I too sensitive and inse- it might be easier for “Confused cure, or is the situation just weird? and Torn” to bear the loss of her beloved Pomeranian if she has the —Stressed Dear Stressed: Actually, had dog cremated and states in her will your in-laws stopped contact with that she wants the ashes put in her Miranda and then picked it up FRI¿Q While this is a lovely idea, it will DJDLQDIWHU\HDUVZH¶G¿QGWKDW weird. But since they have been in not help to put it in her will. Wills touch the entire time, we’d say you are read after the funeral. She needs shouldn’t try to dictate their friend- to make arrangements in advance ships — even with ex-girlfriends. with her family and friends, let- You believe that your in-laws are ting everyone know her wishes. untrustworthy because they hav- — Florida Annie’s Mailbox THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016 By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You think you know where you belong, but it turns out you could belong in a lot of different places given half the chance. Nurturing environments will beckon to you through the channel of your curiosity. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). No, you’re not imagining things. They are staring at you — well, it’s only because they’re expecting you to bring the fun. With your good mood today, you won’t disappoint. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Even for you, socializing has its challenges. The more you overcome them, the luckier you are. Take a risk. Get to know that person who doesn’t open up easily. Listen and observe carefully and you’ll find your perfect “in.” CANCER (June 22-July 22). The seeds of kindness and greed are within each person, as is the potential to do good works or bad deeds. No one is born with character. Char- acter is born of choices. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Ever since the thing you thought would make you happy didn’t do its job, you’ve wondered where all the “happy” is kept. Are they hiding it from you on purpose? Time to knock on some doors and ask a few questions. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The early stag- es of a relationship matter! A tone is being established; a rhythm is set. Add a dash of intrigue and a sprinkle of surprise to the mix and you’ve the start of something meaningful. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Set your price. You might like to work for free because it takes the pressure off. Or perhaps you still think of yourself as an amateur (you’re not). Set your price anyway. People value what they pay for even if they pay very little. 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’ll find things a lot more interesting because of the person delivering the information. Info that would have caused your eyes to glaze over could become suddenly mesmerizing with a change of cast. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Usually you have to try things until one of your efforts brings the result. Today you’ll just stumble into a good option. Sure you’re lucky, but it’s luck you deserve — and how! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). This is an all-or-nothing kind of day. It’s not enough to mean well. Doing well is the only option. You put your best efforts in, and then you dig deeper for more and better efforts to contrib- ute. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your em- powered attitude is like a solvent for people who are stuck in their ways. You don’t have to do much to get things moving in the right direction. The inspiration of your presence is enough. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Like a fish traveling with your “school,” you won’t have to bother with too many decisions today. Your natural instincts will have you sticking with your group for all the strength and protection you need. THURSDAY’S BIRTHDAY (April 21). A bit of unpleasantness is all in the past now. You’ve been made richer for it, which is why you’ll have so much to give the next three months. Your generosity will change a life. July brings financial flexibility. Apply your ed- ucation to September’s challenge. The addi- tions to your family send smiles across the globe. Aquarius and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 43, 5, 33, 2 and 9.