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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018 FEATURES Hubby packs on pounds Dear Annie: My husband attracted to him; it’s not about has gained about 15 pounds in that. I just want him to feel good as many months. “Robb” has about himself, and I can tell he been a naturally thin person all hasn’t been. It hasn’t helped that his life, or at least in the 10 years he’s also been in a slump with I’ve known him. I know he real- his career during this time. He is izes he’s gained weight, because unhappy at his job but has only he’s mentioned how his applied to a few other DEAR clothes aren’t fitting well places. anymore, and recently Should I tell him ANNIE his brother visited and I’m concerned about gently teased him about the weight gain? I don’t how he was getting a lit- want to hurt his feelings, tle belly. Robb sheep- but I also don’t want to ishly agreed and said he sit by quietly and let this needed to start working get out of hand to the out more. point that it causes more Lane He’s been going to Annie serious health prob- Creators Syndicate Inc. the gym twice a week for lems for him. — Weight the past few months — Watcher which is great. But the weight Dear Weight Watcher: To isn’t going anywhere. I think it’s focus on the weight gain is to because his eating habits are the look at the symptom and not culprit. Over the past couple of the underlying issue. He is in a years, he’s been snacking more slump with his career. It never and more. We eat a big dinner, feels good to be stuck in a rut, and an hour later he’s munch- and eating is most likely just his ing on chips. I stopped buying way of numbing that discomfort. unhealthful snacks for the house, Talk to him about career goals, but he just started buying snacks and come up with a plan together himself. I started stocking up for him to get his wheels turning on fruits he likes, and he’ll eat again. those, but then he eats unhealth- That said, mental, emotional ful snacks on top of them. and physical fitness are inter- I love him and am still connected, and a better diet and 5A TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. exercise routine would almost certainly boost his mood. You can encourage that by way of example. Invite him to go for a run, play tennis or just go for a walk with you. Dear Annie: I’d like to respond to “Ethan in Hanover” about dating. I am also on the autism spectrum. When I was his age, I developed an unrequited crush on a woman named “Col- leen.” She had no understand- ing of autism spectrum disorder and said that I was “too weird to be liked.” Her remarks affected me so much that I ended up los- ing 10 pounds in two weeks. It took me four years to get over this woman. I wised up after that experience. If I were Ethan, I would give “Erin” (who is also on the spectrum) a chance. — Bob in Upstate New York Dear Bob: Anyone who would tell someone he is “too weird to be liked” is too heartless to love. How sad. I’m sorry this woman hurt you, but I’m glad you saw her true colors right off the bat and were eventually able to move on. Thanks for sharing your words of wisdom with the world. ARIES (March 21-April 19). In David Eggers’ fine art exhibit “Ungrateful Mammals,” one sketched boar suggests, “Let’s love each other as if we loved each other.” This about sums up one of your relationships today, dear boar. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Certain thinking patterns are about as obvious and natural to you as the way you hold a fork. That doesn’t make them helpful, correct or unchangeable. Don’t let your thoughts go unexamined today. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). School children aren’t the only ones challenged with finding the right friends. Life changes as company does. You’ll become like the people you’re around the most. Considering this, much thought will go into social decisions. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). To be extraordinary, you have to think big. You have to believe that improving is not only possible but also the natural outcome for people who want to learn and grow. Continue on. You’re headed toward greatness. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The stupid little things will turn out to be neither stupid nor little. In fact, today they will be the details that make or break a relationship, a deal or a first impression. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It took time to understand your situation and the people in it, but now you do. Celebrate the fact that the people who once bothered you are no longer a problem. There’s no cause for worry. You know what’s likely to happen. CANCER (June 22-July 22). While the support of peers, colleagues and friends would be pretty nice about now, everyone is so busy today that you’re unlikely to get much attention, let alone help. Good news, though: You don’t really need it. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’re going after a dream, not a person. One person is never the only route to happiness and/or success. Keep reminding yourself there are over 7 billion people in the world, many of whom would be terrific for your life. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ve taken the time explore, understand and accept yourself, so now you get to have a lot of fun with the result. You’ll enjoy your own company, as well you should. You’re a delight. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your best outcome will be a product of either working to make the inside as beautiful as the outside or the outside as beautiful as the inside — or to raise the overall attractiveness of both. 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 AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The people in your life don’t seem to appreciate you nearly as much as the outsiders who praise and admire you today. Get a few tricks up your sleeve to combat the unfortunate byproducts of familiarity. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your loyalty will one day be rewarded and your optimism will prove well-placed. Just don’t expect that to happen today, or anytime soon. Let the care you give others be its own reward. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (April 3). You’re a free spirit. You’re so willing to try life in new ways that there is no “normal” for the next few weeks. Friends and romance are the happy byproduct of your adventures. A lot of money runs through your hands in July and August; the wheeling and dealing will put you ahead. Your talent will be celebrated in September. Leo and Cancer adore you. Your lucky num- bers are: 10, 7, 39, 48 and 1.