THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017
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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.