THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017
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Mother-in-law spreads rumors
Dear Annie: I am a longtime can buy it for her. I need advice.
reader of your column, but now I want our marriage to thrive,
I need advice. I recently mar- but I am afraid his mother will
ried my husband after nearly a not allow that to happen. Please,
five-year engagement. Things any guidance is appreciated. —
were rough, as all new things can Loved and Loathed
Dear Loved and Loathed:
be, but we have pulled through.
Spreading false rumors
However, my husband’s
DEAR
about someone is not
mother has begun vocal-
only rude; if it goes too
izing some colorful opin-
ANNIE
far, it can be considered
ions of late, and it is caus-
slander and have legal
ing problems. She has
consequences. I am in no
been spreading rumors
way suggesting that you
that I fancy abusing my
sue your mother-in-law,
husband. She makes
but I want to reassure
sure to find his friends
you that your frustration
on social media and then
Lane
is valid and this is a seri-
convince them that I am Annie
Creators
Syndicate Inc.
ous matter.
harming him.
Likewise, your moth-
I am unsure where this
newfound hatred for me is com- er-in-law’s gambling addiction is
ing from, but I can think of two serious. Addictions have a way
possible reasons. The first is that of ensnaring whole families in
despite acting as if she was OK unhealthy patterns of behavior.
with her son’s marrying another At the very least, you and your
man, she isn’t very comfortable husband should consider attend-
with it. The second is that she ing a Gam-Anon meeting in your
used to be able to convince him area. If he refuses to go, then go
that she needed money, which on your own at first. (The meet-
she would promptly spend at ings are open to anyone who is
the casino, a financial burden affected by a loved one’s gam-
we could not afford. I recently bling.) Furthermore, I recom-
persuaded him to stop support- mend that you and your husband
ing her gambling habit and said find a marital counselor. There’s
that if she needs something, we no shame in reaching out for pro-
fessional help, especially when it
could save your marriage.
Dear Annie: I work at a fast-
food restaurant, and there are
nights when we get very busy.
Whenever we do get busy, my
co-workers are very cranky.
They’re constantly arguing with
one another and snapping at one
another. It’s almost as if they
don’t want to do their jobs, as if
they’d rather be standing around
doing nothing. Annie, it feels as if
I’m the only one at my workplace
who even tries to keep a positive
attitude when we’re busy. Should
I try to persuade the others to let
things go, or is this a case of “if
you can’t beat them, join them”?
— Only Optimist
Dear Optimist: Keep smil-
ing. My father used to always
say that no hard work goes unno-
ticed. Even if at the moment it
doesn’t seem as if you are being
appreciated or you are the only
one in the restaurant with a smile
on your face, in the long run, you
will be much more successful in
life with a positive attitude. It
feels good to take pride in your
work. With your outlook, you’ll
end up running the restaurant or
achieving any goals you set your
mind to.
3C
TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE
By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Before you let
your guard down with anyone, he or she
must pass the battery of social, emotional
and intellectual tests of your subconscious
design. This is how you keep your life
orderly.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A mischie-
vous mood prevails, though you must be
somewhat careful about how you act on it.
There’s much you’ll get away with, and it’s
all in the name of fun.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll see
what others miss. So go on and state the
obvious, because it’s only obvious to you.
Eventually, this may earn you a position of
leadership. But right now it’s earning you
some serious respect.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Learning
not to worry about things that are outside
of your control is a skill that will contribute
in a huge way to your personal happiness
and satisfaction.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Actors strive to
learn everything they can about the char-
acters they play, as one must understand
something to become it. The change you
want to make will begin with study and
understanding as well.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Do two things
at once and you’ll accomplish neither.
Multitasking will be at best a waste of time,
at worst a dangerous opening for stupid
mistakes. Give your focus exclusively.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The darkness
of night often turns on the light of the mov-
ie projector in your mind. Your imagination
will be especially strong tonight; envision a
beautiful future.
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). Life is the
true wealth. Vitality is the most desired
quality. Make a concerted effort to avoid
sacrificing sleep, nutrition and other things
that create optimum health.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Time
will sail for you today, mostly because
you’ll get so into what you’re doing. You’ll
make something special and figure out
how to put the thoughts of what you love
into this project.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your day
will improve as your powers of focus do. To
direct your own mind very well is the one
skill you can master that will enhance all
of the others.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When it’s
about communicating so others will relate
to you and get your message, go with the
current style. But in matters of principle, be
unwavering. Principles never follow trends.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Socrates
suggested that life contains two tragedies.
One is not to get your heart’s desire; the
other is to get it. You’ll escape tragedy
altogether with today’s interesting com-
promise.
TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (March
25). You’ll make the future better as you
endeavor to understand history, especially
your personal history and that of your
family. Next month brings sweetness and
laughter with someone younger. There’s a
gold mine for you to discover in June. Au-
gust is your shot at a high honor. Physical
strength increases with late 2017 efforts.
Leo and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky
numbers are: 9, 1, 44, 15 and 30.