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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 FEATURES Her suspicion runs deep Dear Annie: I’ve been dat- ing jealous. Plus, he’s given ing “Tim” for about a year. me no reason to worry. He is When we first started dating, I very trusting of me and doesn’t was intimidated by how pretty mind that some of my best some of his female friends friends are guys. He proudly were, but that feeling faded introduces me to everyone as when I got to know them. his girlfriend. And perhaps the They’ve all been warm ultimate sign of trust DEAR and welcoming — that in this day and age: He is, except for one girl. never hesitates to let ANNIE I’ve always gotten a me use his laptop. weird feeling from Yet I still keep “Meg.” She hasn’t thinking about Meg been mean exactly, and wondering but she’s always just whether the two of been a bit standoff- them text, and when ish. I can’t put my fin- he leaves the room, Lane ger on what it is. She’s Annie I’m tempted to look at Creators Syndicate Inc. been perfectly polite his phone. I know; it’s and not obviously cold. bad! I haven’t given But something makes me won- in to the temptation, but if this der whether she and Tim used feeling keeps up, I’ll probably to have a thing or she likes him cave eventually. Am I being now. Oddly, this didn’t start paranoid? How can I tell? — A really bugging me until about Little Green a month ago, and I’m thinking Dear A Little Green: that may be because Tim and I When you find yourself act- have been spending a little less ing like a private investigator time together. I’ve been really with your partner, redirect that busy with work, and so has he, magnifying glass to examine and our schedules don’t line up yourself and your relationship instead. I don’t think Meg is the great. I’ve been afraid to bring this problem. I think that you were whole thing up with him. I don’t having some anxiety about the want to drive him away by act- relationship and that she’s what your mind latched on to. Still, because it’s been bothering you this much, it’s worth gently raising the topic with Tim. Tell him you’ve always felt a little intimidated by Meg, and ask whether there was ever any- thing between them. He won’t get defensive if you present it as an earnest question and not as an accusation. Communica- tion and trust go hand in hand, and if you can learn to speak openly and listen carefully to your partner, deeper trust will follow. Dear Annie: When you divorce your spouse, are you supposed to refer to your in-laws as “ex-in-laws,” as in “my ex-brother-in-law”? My neighbor says yes, but I thought my in-laws would always be my in-laws, even after a divorce. — Just Curious Dear Just Curious: In con- versation, you can refer to them however you’d like. But your neighbor is correct: Legally speaking, your in-laws are no longer your in-laws after a divorce. It might feel less awkward to say “my ex-hus- band’s brother” than “my ex-brother-in-law.” 3C TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). For a peaceful, tranquil environment, less excitement and dra- ma is the rule. It’s best when the alarm’s left for emergencies. Not even your alarm clock needs to be alarming. So what else needs to go? TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Everyone is flawed, and someone is really liking the way you’re flawed today. That in and of itself isn’t a good enough reason to keep going in the same direction, though. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). This thing you’re doing isn’t going to work in the same way for very much longer. It needs a new idea. Of course, trying to have an idea isn’t a really good way to have one. So don’t try. Live, and know it’s coming to you. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You have a really good answer to the question “What’s the point?” and that’s why you’re the best person for the leadership role. Step up and step in. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It can be a dangerous thing when people get too wrapped up in their own experiences to relate to the needs and wants of others. Get out; ask questions. Get involved so you won’t have this problem. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Be confident about your sense of timing, because it is stellar right now. You’re not likely to give up too soon, nor will you be oblivious about when to quit. Trust yourself. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You seek emotional knowledge. Your history is part of this. Maybe you can go back to the love you knew and ask questions, or simply do this in your mind. You’ll still be satisfied and maybe surprised by the answers. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You begin each 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 interaction with a humble heart and a willing- ness to help. With this attentive flexibility, you’ll create a great deal of affinity between you and a person who will play a key role in your future. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You don’t have to have swagger or think you’re the great- est. You just have to believe you can do it. With a little more confidence, you’ll rise. You will persist in the face of a challenge and ultimately overcome it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Good luck comes the same way as bad luck does, in spurts. You’ll get on a good run with three beautifully timed interactions today. Play this for all it’s worth! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A smile should be backed by a joyful heart. But some smiles are bankrupt. You’ve given them and received them. You’ll recognize them today and have compassion for the spirit-poor. Try and spread cheer. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are not of one mind. You are of many minds and possi- bilities. Some aspects of your personality are being pushy right now because they need an outlet. Find one. It could just lead to your greatness. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 25). You will be drawn to the people who are good for you this year — a cosmic gift. At the top of 2018, you’ll learn fast by going slow. Work gradually through challenges and you’ll claim a reward in January. An important deal will go down in March. June offers travel at a discount, and the inspiration is free. Cancer and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 20, 17, 39 and 22.