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TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE
I’m getting tired of political rants
Dear Annie: In more than 35 conducted by the American Psy-
years of marriage, my husband chological Association, 57 per-
and I have had conversations on a cent of Americans reported expe-
wide variety of topics. However, riencing “significant stress” about
almost every day for the past two the current political climate.
I would ask your husband (non-
years, he has ranted about political
issues after watching a news pro- factitiously) what he’s really get-
ting out of all the news.
gram or reading an article
DEAR
What’s the use in hav-
on a website. During these
ing so much information
rants, he sometimes gets
ANNIE
if all you do with it is get
emotional, even angry.
angry? Suggest healthy
I start feeling tense, and
outlets for his passion
I’ve told him so. Occa-
sionally, he apologizes
about these issues. He
for getting so emotional,
could get involved in
but he hasn’t stopped.
politics at the commu-
nity level, join a political
Although I don’t agree
Lane
discussion group or book
with some of his opinions Annie
Creators
Syndicate Inc.
club (check out Meetup)
about the issues, I don’t
or even just volunteer
expect him to change his
views. I realize that he feels pas- once a month at an organization
sionate about the issues, but he he believes in. I suspect he’ll feel
doesn’t seem to understand that I better once he channels his energy
don’t want to listen to his political into being the change he wants to
rants or discuss those issues every see in the world.
day. In addition to telling him that
Dear Annie: I am a man in
it makes me feel tense, I’ve tried my 60s. I’m writing out of con-
ignoring him, tuning him out and cern for my friend. “Will” and
going into another room. What I are the same age; in fact, we
else can I do? — Exhausted by the share a birthday. He and I became
Onslaught
well-acquainted in childhood and
Dear Exhausted by the were very attached to each other.
Onslaught: You and your hus- But then, in my early teens, our
band are not alone. In the most relationship took on a new and
recent Stress in America survey unanticipated aspect. We found
that we shared an interest in girls,
and as we grew through our teens
and into our early 20s, we had
many adventures together.
When I married, Will was
there and always supportive. It
wouldn’t have been the same
without him, and I’m sure my
wife would agree. I never minded
in the least the interest he showed
in her.
But now, Will seems to have
lost much of his get-up-and-go.
He no longer shows much inter-
est in my wife or in any other
woman. I’ve tried to get him to
be more spontaneous, telling him
stories and showing him pictures
that he used to like, but I barely
get a rise out of him.
I believe that Will is too
young to be this listless. What do
you think I should do? — Will’s
Friend
Dear Will’s Friend: Thank
you for this artfully crafted letter.
Though the likelihood of erectile
dysfunction does increase with
age, it’s not an inevitable part of
getting older, and it can be caused
by underlying medical issues,
such as high blood pressure. For
Will’s sake, your own sake and
your wife’s sake, talk to your doc-
tor today.
THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2018
By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). You can’t help
whom you’re attracted to, and there are some
difficult characters in your circle whom you love
despite (or perhaps because of) their prickles.
Put on emotional gloves. Protect yourself and
you’ll be fine.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The adage sug-
gests that it’s not what you know but who you
know — although today it won’t fit either way, so
don’t worry about it! Knowledge won’t get you
through in the way that feelings will, especially
feelings of compassion.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There are lots of
kinds of intelligence, and the one you possess
will be fantastic for handling today’s set of
circumstances. Additionally, including others
with complementary skills will really push things
forward.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your friendli-
ness will be the sunshine for those who need it.
There’s an opportunity, and the odds are secret-
ly and definitely in your favor, so take a risk.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your popularity will
grow. You’ve a captivating way of expressing
yourself, especially with mundane information.
You understand things on a deeper level, so
you make them more interesting.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). It makes sense
to go where the generosity, tenderness and
kindness are flowing, and yet you may feel an
allure toward excitement that promises none
of those things. Should you really have to work
that hard for love?
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). As you look into your
curiosities, research your passions and follow
your whims, there will always be those who
don’t get it and think what you’re doing is a
waste of time. They are wrong. Ignore them.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You long for con-
gruity where there is dissonance. It’s nobody’s
fault. You’re on a different page of the soul. We
all are on different pages of the soul. Fill yours
out regardless. It will help the bigger story.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your imagination is
important to living your best life. Indulge it. Your
days and nights will be enriched by the choice
to do what it takes to cultivate an exciting inner
world.
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
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If love is
to be a graceful dance, the steps have to be
learned. Study it; break it down; practice the
moves. Repetition creates mastery. The beauty
you create will be worth it, and besides, it’s the
mature thing to do.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There’s some-
thing terribly lonely about spending too much
time with people you can’t seem to get close to.
It can be, in fact, even more isolating than being
alone, because at least when you’re solo you
connect with yourself.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). While scrolling
through your feed, it may seem that everyone
is having fun without you, but that’s the lie ev-
eryone believes. Social media is primarily about
perceptions and image. For the truth, see your
friends in person.
TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (July 19).
Following your exceptional radar for all things
good for you will lead to a healthy, happy year.
The counterbalance will come in the form of a
mischievous character, who adds some spice
and temptation to your days when you need the
excitement. An educational achievement will
be an important marker in 2019. Scorpio and
Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are:
9, 22, 28, 40 and 18.