C8 The BulleTin • Sunday, auguST 21, 2022
DEAR ABBY
YOUR HOROSCOPE
Write to Dear Abby online at dearabby.com
or by mail at P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069
Dear Abby: I have been in-
terested in a woman for sev-
eral years. During that time,
I have dated her and helped
her with her house. Today she
called and asked me to walk
her dog. I had to decline be-
cause I couldn’t fit it in. She
sent me two emails, back-to-
back:
“Thanks, Fred, but one
thing I’m sure of — any-
one who isn’t a friend of my
dog is no friend of mine.
Where’s your Christian
service now? I don’t want
you to check on my dog
or me ever! You are a self-
ish guy who couldn’t take
a five-minute drive on a
60-degree day, and I hope
I won’t hear from you ever
again. I wish you all the
best. Enjoy sitting around
taking care of you, yourself.
Bye.”
And, “A true friend would
check on my dog and lock
all the doors after, so don’t
go near my house or apart-
ment. You are not a guy I want
around. You think you’re bet-
ter than you are.”
What do I do and how do I
take this?
— Confused In Colorado
Dear Confused: Because
this is how your self-centered
lady friend reacted when
you told her you couldn’t
come when she whistled, it’s
a shame — for your sake —
that she didn’t say it years ago.
What you should do now is
take her emails to heart. Fol-
low her instructions to the let-
ter and don’t let her hear from
you again. She’s bad news,
and you can do better. Much
better.
Dear Abby: My wife passed
more than a year ago, and I
am seeing a lady whose hus-
band died five years ago.
“Helen” had been going out
with her boyfriend, “Harry,”
for two years, but he recently
developed cancer and passed
away.
We have grown close, but I
have a problem. When we are
in a romantic situation, Helen
will call me “Harry.” When it
happens, it’s upsetting, and I
get defensive. I have a really
hard time dealing with be-
ing called her last boyfriend’s
name. Sometimes I think
I should walk away. What
should I do?
— Misidentified In Florida
Dear Misidentified: If you
care about Helen, recognize
that she spent two years with
dear, departed Harry, and
stop taking it personally if she
slips and calls you by his name
once in a while. It’s normal,
and with time, it will stop hap-
pening.
Dear Abby: I am a
65-year-old male, and I re-
cently went out of town on
business with a 28-year-old
male coworker. During the
entire dinner, he contin-
ued looking up stuff and
responding to texts on his
cellphone. He spoke to me
only a few times. When I
tried to engage him in con-
versation, he would an-
swer and then return to his
phone.
I found his behavior rude
and insulting. I understand
the importance of phones. If
he had received an import-
ant call or one from his wife
during dinner and spoke for a
short time, that would be fine.
But when people stay glued
to their phones throughout
the dinner and the evening, I
think it’s rude. What’s the pro-
tocol for these types of situa-
tions?
— Hang Up In Alabama
Dear Hang Up: The proper
protocol is to put the cell-
phone away or at least face
down on the table during
dinner. By failing to do that,
your coworker sent you the
unmistakable message that he
wasn’t interested in anything
you might have wanted to
discuss with him. Unless he
was far behind in answering
his work emails, I agree that
his behavior was just plain
rude.
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By Georgia Nicols
Stars show the kind of day you’ll have
dynaMiC | POSiTiVe | aVeRage | SO-SO | diFFiCulT
MOON ALERT: avoid shopping or big deci-
sions from 6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. edT today (3 p.m. to
5:45 p.m. PdT). after that, the Moon moves from
gemini into Cancer.
finances and your possessions. Make sure every-
thing is clearly understood. Make sure you’re not
expected to pick up the tab — as usual. Tonight:
Seek solitude.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR SUNDAY,
AUG. 21, 2022: you are intelligent, inde-
Conversations with partners and close
pendent and creative. you have strong moral
values and high expectations for yourself. you are
fun-loving, skilled and talented. This is a strong
year for you because you will get recognition
that you deserve for past efforts. expect awards,
a promotion, kudos and acknowledgements.
Bravo!
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Today is a day for you to work hard and
party hard! But mostly you want to party, at least
in a low-key way. do be aware that confusion
about your pet, your job or your health might be
a factor. Therefore, don’t believe everything you
hear or see. Check it out. Tonight: Cocoon.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Today you will enjoy relaxing at home.
however, romantic relationships are subject to
confusion and disappointment. Be careful that
this confusion doesn’t blur something financial
or related to something that you own. Be aware.
Tonight: emotional discussions.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
friends are confusing today. Factoid. Meanwhile,
you are high-viz, so people notice you more than
usual. if you think there’s something fishy going
on, there is! Tonight: Friendships.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today you might be dealing with secrets
and hidden information because something is go-
ing on behind the scenes. Relations with friends
and groups will be positive and reinforcing. how-
ever, something to do with your work, a pet or
your health might be confusing. Be aware of this.
Tonight: you are noticed.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
The expectations of a friend or a group
might not be clear to you. Well, if this is the case,
speak up. Find out what others expect of you.
don’t leave people guessing. likewise, make sure
they know what you mean. Tonight: explore!
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
go gently today. Travel if you can. See new
people and explore new ideas. however, be aware
that partners and close friends might not be on
the same page as you. Make no assumptions. To-
night: Check your finances.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
This is a classic day for confused commu-
nications, especially due to an assumption that
people make. “But he always takes that route.”
This is minor. Mostly this is a day to relax. Tonight:
Be accommodating.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Be extra clear in discussions about respon-
sibilities for others as well as shared property,
shared money and shared expenses. Put your
cards on the table. Tonight: Work.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today you can work efficiently and get a
lot done. nevertheless, conversations with part-
ners and close friends might be confusing. do not
assume that someone is trying to be deceptive.
Chalk it up to a miscommunication. Tonight:
Socialize!
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
Today the Moon is still in your sign at odds
with neptune and dancing nicely with the Sun.
Basically, this makes everything fine and secure.
nevertheless, discussions with authority figures
might be like two ships passing in the night. Be
clear in your communications. Tonight: Maintain
your possessions.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
you might spend time today daydream-
ing or being lost in flights of fantasy, which is quite
all right. We all need to do this from time to time.
nevertheless, don’t be so distracted that things
that matter are ignored or missed. Something
going on behind the scenes is a bit fuzzy. Tonight:
you win!
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
This is a lovely day to schmooze. having
said that, do be wary of decisions about money,
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