Show I C2— The Herald Journal Logan Utah Wednesday March 20 2002 ErQoolblby ono as sional counseling might help you decide if this relationship is worth saving I hope you will see a therapist immediately If Garth will go with you great If not go without him DEAR ANN: I would like to respond to “St husband lost Louis Wife’’ whose his job My husband “Ed” was laid off when he was 59 Although he applied and followed many job leads nothing came of them Ed started volunteering at one of die local elementary schools two mornings a week and discovered that he enjoyed working with children Since he had a bachelor’s degree he was able to be accredited as a substitute teacher He then took additional classes so he could be cere tified Now at the age of 70 Ed is in his fifth year as a master teacher and has tenure His previous work experience as an executive has been a great asset in his current career The staff students and parents all respect and like him Most importantly he is happier as a teacher than he was as an executive Please tell “St Louis Wife” not to give up Good tilings can happen when you least expect them — Happy Wife in California DEAR HAPPY WIFE: I have heard from a great many readers who lost their jobs and discovered new careen in the process It requires effort and a willingness to take risks but die rewards can be enormous Thank you for saying so By Ann Lander Creator Syndicate Inc DEAR ANN LANDERS: I have been married for 12 years but it is not a normal marriage “Garth” has never — and I mean never — spent one night with me in the bedroom He sleeps on the sofa in our den We have had sex twice' since our honeymoon! and nothing in the last 10 years Garth is very moody When I beg him to ' sleep with me in our bed he becomes angry I he times have The few suggested intimacy yelled at me and threatened to move out Of course he never does Garth claims he loves me but I'm not sure what that means anymore We are quite compatible and I care deeply for him I don’t know if he is gay impotent having affairs or just not interested He refuses to go for counseling and insists nothing is wrong I am petite and attractive and have no idea why he isn’t interested in me Do you have any advice? — No Name No State DEAR NO NAME: Why have you been willing to settle for a sexless marriage when it is obvious that you are unhappy about it? Sex is an integral part of marriage and it is unfair that Garth expects you to do without it Profes emenKUau lcok fhum Hmb w mbT iNBWTwjoMTxjfpL Pros?r AND DONT BELIEVE ANYTHING YOU SEE IN THE NEUS FOR ' DEAR DR GOTT: I have considered taking over-the-cqun- medicine to lose weight The tablets tain phenylalanine Does this ingredient have any side effects or hazards? DEAR READER: Phenylalanine is an amino acid needed for good health It is plentiful in many foods harmless and including dairy products It is ' will cause no side effects If phenylalanine is the active ingredient in the product you’re being taken for a ride the’ amino acid will not affect your weight Redd the label again and check out the other components Many nonprescription diet pills contain phenylpropanolamine anappetite suppressant that should not be taken by patients with dia weight-reducti- - ABOUT SIX MONTHS ARLOANDJANIS row cmmon miner —IT dangerous? betes thyroid disorders or irregular heartbeats In addition the' substance often causes jitteri- ness nervousness and insomnia ' I discourage the use of appetite suppressants' of any kind They are of temporary benefit at best and do not help people maintain ideal weight In fact studies have shown that more than 90 percent of people who lose weight with medication (or in a program) eventually regain the lost pounds within a year or two I believe that you would be better off following a diet you can stick to year in and year out Start by eliminating sugar alcohol and junk food Munch on raw vegetables for snacks Use sweets sugar-fre- e Eat modest portions of meat fish poultry vegetables salads and raw fruit Exercise regu- Peter H Gott MD Newspaper Enterprise Association By (wrosmavirtanuZBO DILBERT full-tim- Is phenylalanine an colldl ffnslhi FOR BETTER OR WORSE GRIZZWELLS on larly If this plan doesn’t do the trick rfimiiwte products containing flour from your diet Most people can lose a pound a week and keep off the weight on this simple diet no-sug- ar " zits no-flo- ur Horoscope By BemicaBedfl Osol Newspaper Enterprise Assodaiton meaningful objectives for yourself today You can even do something quite challenging others are backing away from LEO (July 22) — The appreciation you show for everyone and everything you encounter today sets a good example for your companions to follow as well VIRGO (Aug 22) — You might team up with a friend to accomplish a tough task eitha you or your pal needs done Collectively you’ll make short oda of the work LIBRA (Sept 23) — There’s a good chance you may meet someone today you’ll find extremely attractive This person will share your interests and goals and could become a good friend SCORPIO (Oct 22) — Plan to stick around the house today because what will afford you the most pleasure will be spending your time on domestic projects or entertaining your pals SAGITTARIUS (Nov 21) — The enthusiasm you display fa fun activities today Attracts friends and family alike You’ll even know how to turn responsibilities into a game n CAPRICORN (Dec 19— The dedication you show today to those you love will be gratifying to both you and them You’ll help them fulfill their desires whetha they are’ material or emotional b AQUARIUS (Jan 19)— Your ideas for what will be fontodo today will be betta than those of your companions and they’ll know it For Wednesday March 23-A- ug 202001 ' Your birthday Nothing will be too much for you to do for those you love in the year ahead However as you help them you’ll actually bring peat improvements into your own life as well as to them PISCES (Feb 20) — Without call- f 23-Se- ing attention to yourself you’ll silently but aggressively pursue your objectives today It’s this inner resolve that yields you' the success 24-N- ov youseek 1 ARIES (March )9) —Through an ambitious friend something exciting may develop for you today that could have a posi- tive ripple effect on your own paschal ambitions and goals' y TAURUS (April 20) — Die best way to handle competition today is to lie low and not give away your game plan The less obvious you are the more your adversaries will let down their defenses GEMINI (May 20) — Being good listener stimulates your thought processes and opens up a barrage of good ideas that you’ll be able to put into practice pretty rapidly CANCER (June 22)—Set a few 21-Ap- ril ' 23-D- ec i 20-Ma- ALLEY OOP L 22-Ja- 21-Ju- ne - 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