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Friend can’t stop talking
Dear Annie: I am sure that offended, it gets better for a
you have dealt with this in the short time — but then it starts up
past, but we have a friend in our again. She also likes to pick one
circle who cannot stop talking. person and monopolize that per-
She is very smart and well-spo- son throughout a whole group
ken, and she is extremely knowl- gathering. When it happens
edgeable and has a lot of great with me, I feel as if I am being
held captive, because I
things to share, but she
DEAR
would like to visit with
never gives others a
the others at the party.
chance to talk about
ANNIE
She is a great friend,
their thoughts or things
and we don’t want to
going on in their lives.
exclude her, but it has
She talks over people,
become so obnox-
interrupts and monop-
ious and irritating that
olizes every conversa-
it may have to happen.
tion, both in person and
We would like to keep
on the telephone.
Lane
this gal in our circle of
We have talked to Annie
Creators
Syndicate Inc.
friends, but it would be
her many times, and
nice if she would finally
some of our friends
have chosen to not be a part of figure it out and become a lis-
our activities because this gal tener, as well as a talker. We have
just can’t stop talking. We have talked to her many times, so now
even gotten to the point of some- we are all hoping that she sees
times being rude to get her atten- this and takes note that it may be
tion. If we try to interject, she about her. — Love You, But Just
either speaks over us or gets Stop Talking
Dear LYBJST: Perhaps we
upset because we have inter-
rupted. When we do talk to her should tap this woman’s hot air
about this, she gets offended as a renewable resource, because
and refuses to participate in con- it doesn’t seem to be dwindling.
versations, which seems pas- Even if she sees this letter, I’m
sive-aggressive and makes us doubtful it will have much of
all uncomfortable. After she an impact. You’ve already tried
thinks about it and stops being talking to her about this issue
THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017
TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE
By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc.
many times, and she’s either
ignored it or been indignant.
The only other thing I can
think of is that she may not be
well emotionally. So you might
encourage her to seek coun-
seling, where she could talk as
much as she wants.
Dear Annie: I have just been
confronted with a problem I’ve
never seen mentioned in your
column. On the street behind
ours, a very pleasantly nice cou-
ple with two sweet little girls
moved in. Our backyards meet.
We became acquainted with
them, and when I found out one
of the girls had her third birth-
day coming up in a week, I pur-
chased what I thought was a very
nice gift, gave it to her mother in
a brown paper bag and told her
it was for “Libby’s” birthday.
She asked me whether there was
something there for “Beth” (the
other daughter, who’s 4). My
reply was, “I thought it was Lib-
by’s birthday.” She informed me
that Beth has feelings, too. I was
shocked and at a loss for words.
— Confused Giver
Dear Confused Giver: This
mom is not only being rude to
you but also hurting her daugh-
ters in the long run.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). When you want a
comparison, you tend to compare yourself with
yourself, which is a much better habit than using
anyone else as a benchmark. The trouble is,
even for you, you’re a hard act to follow.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re mentally ver-
satile and will use your mind as you would any
number of tools. Your mind can be a calculator,
a map, a sleuth, a translator, a puzzle solver, a
flashlight — and a sleeping pill if need be.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Here’s an idea
that might seem radical: What if your actions
best represented your own needs, feelings and
values instead of those of your loved one? Bring
your attention back to yourself and an internal
locus of control.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Good fortune
starts with how you treat people, which, it turns
out, is also the beginning and end result. How
you treat people is the whole story! For you it’s
not always about serving and pleasing, but it is
always about respecting.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The impulse to do
something sneaky is not just about the thrill of
your quickening pulse or the adrenaline rush
that comes with the risk of being caught. The
impulse is also a sign of needs unmet in the
current situation.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). People say that it’s
not about the cards you’re dealt — that it’s how
you play them that matters. Of course that’s silly.
Good cards win, and playing bad ones requires
bluffing. Today’s game will be tricky. You’ll prevail.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Life can be strange
and complicated, especially when love’s
involved. The romantic shades of love bring out
the most extreme examples of this, which may
cause you to wonder whether that kind of love is
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
worth the trouble.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll be zipping
along today, moving in spite of your restraints
or maybe even because of them. The limits
do have a way of focusing your power in one
direction.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). In the past
you felt it best to concede your power to another.
It made the situation easier, and at that moment
it seemed like the right thing to do. That moment
is passed. It is now time to take your power
back.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Much activity
will center on possessions. You’ll treat posses-
sions as living things, with respect for their pur-
pose, attention to their maintenance and storage
that honors their aesthetic value.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Before you leave
the house, get centered on what you want. This
will prevent you from needless wandering. See,
you’ll be lucky today. Hearts and doors will open
to you. With so few borders, the limits must
come from within.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). This will be a
sociable day in which your relationships run
harmoniously. If there’s the least bit of tension
it will serve as a spicy touch for the ultimate
enhancement of the tie.
TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 10). Rela-
tionships smooth out. In the months to come
you’ll educate yourself and get a handle on
changing what bothers you. In 2018 it’s about
building something new in its place. A mentor
will help you make a plan and execute it. A
dream will spring to life in March. Romantic
getaways happen in May. New family comes in
June. Gemini and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky
numbers are: 9, 17, 8, 33 and 41.