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A friend who flaunts and mocks
Dear Annie: I have been try- old my car is, which we have
ing to decipher my recent bad to take whenever we go out to
feelings toward a friend who is save hers. My question is: Am
much wealthier than I am. We I merely jealous, or is there
have known each other for a something to how I feel? I feel
decade. Whereas she has been violated by her insensitivity. —
married to the same man for Less Than
over 30 years, I was usu-
Dear Less Than:
DEAR
ally a single mother. Our
A friend doesn’t boast
daughters are about the
about how great her
ANNIE
same age, and we have
financial situation is
the same jobs and make
while mocking the con-
dition of your car. At
the same income. We
the same time, a friend
also were both raised in
usually wants to see fun
abusive homes. Here the
photos of a nice fam-
commonality ends.
ily vacation. Sharing
I have been poor all
Lane
my life and have prior- Annie
those photos and wav-
Creators
Syndicate Inc.
ing a hamburger in front
ities besides money and
of a homeless person are
bank accounts. She has
a husband who makes engi- two very different things. Con-
neering wages, and they go on sidering that you couldn’t care
vacation every year. When she less about her photos and she is
returns, she plasters the atmo- making rude comments about
sphere in front of my face with your car, this does not sound
photos of her latest excursion, like a friendship at all. But the
and to be honest, I cannot relate fact that you are writing to me
and could not care less. I don’t leads me to believe that you
flash photos of burgers in front really like her. Instead of bot-
of a homeless person to show tling everything in, why not
what I had for lunch, which tell your friend how you feel?
is what I liken her actions to. Remember, you are not “less
She has also begun rattling on than.” Tell your friend this is
incessantly about her savings how you feel with her at times,
bonds and commenting on how and if she responds helpfully, all
will be good. If not, you need to
find a new friend.
Dear Annie: I was heartbro-
ken to read the letter to you from
“Still Suffering,” the woman
who, because of financial hard-
ships and health problems,
moved back in with her parents,
who abused her when she was a
child. I can only imagine how
painful and challenging her sit-
uation must be.
I am disappointed that you
did not direct her to contact
women’s resource services in
her area. Many areas have ser-
vices and counseling for women
in abusive relationships — at
no cost. Though she is not in an
abusive romantic relationship,
the situation isn’t very different,
and one of these agencies might
be able to help. Please let her
know there are people who are
sending her love. — Supportive
in Sarasota
Dear Supportive: Thank
you for your wise suggestion.
Advocates at The National
Domestic Violence Hotline
can help refer abuse survi-
vors to resources in their area.
I encourage anyone in such a
position to call. The number is
800-799-7233.
THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2018
TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE
By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your stars are ex-
cellent for striking a deal. Look for sales. Believe
that you can find high quality at a lower cost.
There’s always a way. Don’t settle for the first
thing people offer unless it’s crazy-good.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Early success
is seen as a gift, though it may be a bad one,
as it robs a person of the extensive body of
knowledge that comes with early failure. You’ll
win, but try to stay humble so you can still learn
all you possibly can.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your skills might
not seem to be a great match for the challeng-
es of the day. Don’t let this stop you. Intention
and creativity will make up the difference. You
don’t have to be technically good at something
to pull it off.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). You admire peo-
ple who know what they’re doing and do it very
well. You become more creative and profes-
sional when you stick close to such people and
learn what they know.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Sometimes you find
yourself pulling away from others without know-
ing why. Try to figure out why, though, because
the knowledge will help you in this relationship
and others to come.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You will do as most
people who have a choice will do — that is to
say, what you feel like doing. You’ll also be in a
position to lead others, which will require that
you help them feel like doing the thing you want
them to do.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). For what are you
willing to trade your hard-earned cash? Your
eye may be drawn to the luxuries and extras
you don’t really need but somehow still really
want. Note that value sometimes has very little
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
to do with cost.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re wondering
what someone sees in you, where the rela-
tionship stands, and the nature of the feelings
being silently exchanged. Be patient. Feeling
comes first and then seeing. Words come last,
if at all.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The people
you love will cause more work for you. It’s what
they’re good at! It’s part of why you love them!
It keeps you in service, and in shape. You’re
better off for it, though it’s not always pleasant.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). When people
have something better to do, they do better.
You won’t take this as a fact of life; rather, you’ll
go the distance and take it as a challenge, a
responsibility, even. What better thing can you
offer them to do?
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Though you’re
working with a team, it’s still crucial that every-
one is individually acknowledged, including
you. When it’s your turn to accept the applause,
take a bow.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Life is a lot less
stressful for the people who happen to be
around you because you use your sense of hu-
mor to lighten things up. Bonus: You feel loved
and appreciated when you hear their laughter.
TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 22). Your
social life ramps up this solar return with
several fortuitous meetings. An introduction
in September will soon have you thinking of
the world and your place in it very differently.
Workwise, you’ll build on what you’ve learned,
but you’ll take it in a very surprising direction.
Truly, you will be a creative force. Sagittarius
and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are:
4, 33, 32, 10 and 30.