THE DAILY ASTORIAN • MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018
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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.