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6A FEATURES TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE Creepy vacation behavior Dear Annie: My family (my wife had gone to the bathroom and husband, our young kids and I) my husband was getting drinks, so I vacations with two other families think it was purposeful.) once or twice a year. My husband If I told my husband, I’m sure went to school with the other two he would cut off his friendship husbands, and they are best friends. with this guy. I’m torn because I I have developed great friendships would hate to see my husband lose with their wives, and our one of his good friends DEAR kids are all similar ages and for us to lose out on these otherwise great and get along. ANNIE We have a great time, vacations. but one of the husbands I backed out of the always finds a way to make most recent adult vaca- tion (claiming our baby me uncomfortable. During sitter had bailed) because our most recent vacation, I just wanted to avoid this while we were saying our guy. Yet in the wake of the goodbyes and loading up Lane #MeToo movement, why the cars, he grabbed my Annie Creators Syndicate Inc. should I miss out on vaca- breast as he pulled me in tion time when it’s this guy for a hug. I was stunned and immediately pulled away. He who is making me feel uncomfort- quickly turned around and went on able? I share everything with my to hug everyone else as if nothing husband, so keeping this from him had happened. I debated whether to is making me feel awkward. Should I forgive these transgres- say anything, but I let it go. How- ever, this violation keeps eating at sions and keep them to myself or me. (The other time he made me find a way to tell the guy to knock it feel uncomfortable was when the off or let my husband know what’s adults had all met up for a long going on? — Quiet for Now Dear Quiet for Now: It’s not weekend. While dancing at a con- cert, he came up behind me and your job to protect this predator. starting grinding against me. I Whatever fallout comes is what he’s thought he was joking and laughed got coming to him. He’s repeatedly at him, but he continued until I left made very conscious, calculated the dance floor. He did this when his decisions to violate you. Our actions THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2018 By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. have consequences, and he is no exception. Tell your husband what’s up, and don’t worry about his losing a “good friend.” This man was never a good friend. Dear Annie: I would like to offer an alternative viewpoint for “Child of the South.” I think that sometimes we jump to conclusions about why people do what they do and then judge them on what we think are the facts. “Child of the South” is assum- ing her sister-in-law feels entitled. Though that may be the case, it may also be that her sister-in-law is embarrassed about the condition of her houses, or perhaps she feels that she doesn’t cook as well as “Child of the South.” There could be many reasons, but to get angry without knowing for sure could harm an oth- erwise excellent relationship. I hope “Child of the South” chooses a way to either talk with her sister-in-law or find a way to enjoy her company without the expectation that the hos- pitality will be reciprocated. Lov- ing relationships are hard enough to maintain without destroying them by keeping score. — Counting Blessings Rather Than Beans Dear Counting Blessings: I love your signature. Yours is an attitude we should all strive for. Thanks for writing. ARIES (March 21-April 19). When you make a move, even when you don’t really have to, but it’s more exciting and fun than not making a move, there’s a word for that — gambling. Call it what it is and either refrain from it or enjoy it. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). When things go wrong, many feel like cutting ties and isolating themselves, which is exactly the opposite of what needs to happen. Reach out, get togeth- er, help each other figure things out. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s as though there’s a casino in your head and many versions of you are seated at the table. “You’re taking too big a chance!” says part of your mind. But the other part is thrilled with the odds. the volume will turn up. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Empty your mind onto paper then organize those bits into categories and lists. This will not only help you accomplish more with your days, but it will also help you find the pleasure in each activity. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The begin- ning of a relationship sets the tone for how the whole thing will play out. You’ll be understood completely even if you’re not making perfect sense. How wonderful! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). To occasion- ally indulge gives the indulgence a special feeling. Do it too often, and the experience ceases to be a treat. It’s a fine line, and one you navigate well today. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Just about all of us skewer our perception of the world to feel better about ourselves — a trick of the human mind that keeps people in the game. You’re so focused on getting to the truth; you’ve no interest in fooling yourself. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Philanthropist John Ruskin suggested, “It is better to be nobly remembered than nobly born.” While a birthright can certainly be an advantage, it’s what you’re doing with your life that will make your enduring legacy. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). In relationships, the ratio of give to take is never going to be completely 50-50. Someone will always give a little more. It will work better if it’s not always the same person. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are able to turn a mistake into an opportunity for you and yours. So maybe it wasn’t a mistake after all. And there is no bad luck today either, only different kinds of good luck. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You make a promise, and then you keep it. So why shouldn’t you expect the same from others? Relatedly, if you don’t think a person will come through for you, don’t ask them to. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 15). Antici- pate rapid-fire improvement over the next four weeks. You’ll get to a new happiness level. Your financial and social status will climb, but it’s not what makes you happy. Contribution is the source of your good feelings, and the more you give, the more you have to give. November and May show fortuitous travel. Capricorn and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 30, 2, 22 and 14. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Call a truce on your inner war. You don’t need to be harsh with yourself to get motivated. A gentle, compassionate inner voice is inside you, not being quite loud enough. Pay attention and FRANK AND ERNEST BLONDIE THATABABY SALLY FORTH PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN B.C. 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