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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018 FEATURES TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE Think hard before marriage Dear Annie: Wedding sea- have many home-cooked meals or son is upon us. I have been mar- a tidy home. ried for over 30 years, and I would I have spent most of my life try- like to share some wisdom and hard ing to adapt to the marriage I am in. truths with any prospective brides or This is my fault. I don’t blame any- one but myself. I wish the 57-year- grooms. The man or woman you are old me could talk to the 24-year-old marrying will not change. me and tell me how it is. If DEAR Many things are hard- I could have seen into my wired by the time we are future, I might well have ANNIE in our late teens. To avoid been much happier. a lifetime of regret and dis- Now I find myself abso- appointment, please pay lutely brokenhearted — attention to the warning defeated, ashamed, lonely. signs and your gut instincts. My bad. The signs were When we are young, there. I ignored them. I we begin with hope and can’t believe I am almost Lane enthusiasm. These are Annie 60 and unhappier than I can Creators Syndicate Inc. good traits, but they can ever remember being. also blind us to reality. Take I have resigned myself your time entering into this commit- to this life. There are too many lit- ment. When differing attitudes arise tle ones who rely on me for security. on occasion, it’s a chance to see To divorce this man would wreck what your future would look like our family. And because he shows a completely different person to the with this person. No amount of love or sacrifice rest of the world, no one would sup- can change a person. Please take my port me. To leave this marriage at this stage is not an option. I have lost word for it. If your prospective husband does the will to even stand my ground. not believe in calling when he is out If you are considering getting late, you will spend many nights married and have a little nagging lying awake, wondering where he voice that is trying its best to be is and worrying. If your prospective heard, listen. Please. I have learned wife does not cook or clean and has to be my own best friend and get no interest in doing so, you won’t through each day. And that, people, is no way to live. — Doing a Life Sentence With No Parole Dear Doing a Life Sentence: I wholeheartedly agree with your advice to heed intuition and think carefully before entering a mar- riage. And you’re right that no one should expect marriage to change or “fix” a person. But I have to ask you to please consider not resign- ing yourself to such unhappiness for the rest of your life. Just think: The 77-year-old you might write another letter, wishing the 57-year-old you had made a change. You still have decades ahead of you. They could be the happiest years of your life. If you feel trapped in the mar- riage because of financial depen- dency, consult a lawyer and look into your options. There may be more there than you think. If your husband is abusing you physi- cally or verbally, call The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800- 799-7233 for further guidance or just someone to talk to. Dear Annie: This is in response to your answer to “Sleeping Bare”: If I have to evacuate my house because of a fire, being nude will be the least of my problems. — Naked Ed Dear Naked Ed: Your letter made me laugh out loud. Fair point. 5C By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). There’s a lot that needs doing that can only be done by you. To avoid becoming overwhelmed, dump everything you could possibly do onto a sheet of paper. You’ll immediately feel better. Then comes the sorting. You’re on your way! TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll have a feeling about someone, and then the feeling will be confirmed. Then you’ll have a different feeling about the situation, and that feeling will also be confirmed. Is this a self-fulfilling prophecy or psychic validation? GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ve been outgoing, and you’ve been introverted; both modes have worked for you. So don’t be afraid to go with your mood today, even if you don’t think it’s quite what the room wants. Do you. this?” Then let the answer be your guide. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There are some matters in which you’re inclined to be uncom- promising, and this is your right and privilege. But when it comes to your loved ones, you have the flexibility and sensitivity it takes to create harmony. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your thoughts will be louder than usual, as they are invigorated by the work you give them. This is important to you! Furthermore, those who really know you can almost hear your thoughts in their own heads. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). So many of life’s changes occur so slowly over time that you can’t tell the difference over the course of a day. That’s why the change you see today will be momentous and exciting indeed. CANCER (June 22-July 22). What about get- ting a coach? Even if you have to pay someone, if it’s the difference between reaching your goals and not reaching them, it will be worth it. Ac- countability: That’s the thing that’s missing now. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Even though technically you may feel it’s not possible to make people happy, should they find happiness on your watch, it will be a point of personal pride, and rightfully so. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Some friendships are like museums, where you stroll along making discoveries, and others are like sporting events, where you play hard and compete with one another. Either kind is good. Just don’t mistake one for the other. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The popular solu- tion will work for you, too. Are you wary of finding luck with the well-trodden path? Don’t worry: You’ll do things a little differently (you won’t be able to help yourself), and you’ll still get results. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Since your instinct is to go forward with gusto, you’re likely to get attention with your approach. Fear will dissipate. It will simply burn off as though it’s fueling your motion. You’ll have an impact. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The tasks may be arduous, and you don’t mind a bit, as long as they’re also necessary. So ask yourself: “Will I be closer to my goals if I continue to work on 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 TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (June 9). An athletic or personal accomplishment begins your new year. Doors will swing open as you lead with your levity, friendliness and instinct for helping people with up-to-date solutions. Connections made before August will play into a deal that profits many. Soul satisfaction comes through quiet pursuits and sincere relationships in 2019. Libra and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 9, 6, 40 and 7.
