For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for January 21, 2019

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    Templo S.U.D.  almost 6 years ago

    oh, you’re no help at all, John

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    howtheduck  almost 6 years ago

    John, like Elly and Annie, seems to have no expectation that Steve’s cheating will have an effect on the Nichols family, in spite of the fact that the only other cheating husband in this comic strip (Dr. Ted McCaulay) ended up getting divorced. Frankly Elly should be more than a little concerned the only reason her husband gives for not cheating on her is that it would be too much work.

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    TexTech  almost 6 years ago

    John must go along with the old definitions of bigamy and monogamy. Bigamy is having one wife too many and monogamy is having one wife too many.

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    Nicole ♫ ⊱✿ ◕‿◕✿⊰♫ Premium Member almost 6 years ago

    Reminds me of a convo I had with my husband once. I asked if he was jealous of men who could legally marry more than one woman and he laughed and said, “No way!!! Having one wife is challenging enough but having more under one roof would be madness!!!” I couldn’t agree more.

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    capricorn9th  almost 6 years ago

    Guys, some readers in here debated on whether April would actually be re-run when it comes the time for her to be born. I think yes because Lynn posts April strips on her Twitter and on her website. I saw a more updated hairstyle on April in one of her Twitter posts which were clearly re-drawn and re-colored because the old strips tended to be colored in soft tones but the April strips had more bold and deep colors. So, I believe in a year or two, Elly will announce a third pregnancy.

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    jpayne4040  almost 6 years ago

    I have to admit, that is a very shallow way to look at it, John.

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    asrialfeeple  almost 6 years ago

    And John just blew it.

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    M2MM  almost 6 years ago

    This is how men think, unfortunately.

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    Katsuro Premium Member almost 6 years ago

    Well, sheesh, Elly—you only said that she thinks he’s having an affair. I’m sure John would react differently if it was a proven fact.

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    tripwire45  almost 6 years ago

    He’s a dead man.

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    Frog-on-a-Log Premium Member almost 6 years ago

    John, you sir, are a a true idiot.

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    well-i-never  almost 6 years ago

    More responsibility isn’t the first thing on a cheaters mind.

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    Linguist  almost 6 years ago

    Don’t castigate John ! He’s right. Maintaining one relationship is hard enough, without taking on a second.

    Having an affair is more trouble than it’s worth. Better to expend the time and energy in your marriage. The rewards, in the long run, far outweigh the difficulties.

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    jamescordeiro  almost 6 years ago

    Why would it be any of his business? Don’t go getting yourself involved in someone else’s marriage, it will not turn out well for you.

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    Bruce1253  almost 6 years ago

    The problem is most cheaters don’t think, until that is, the divorce lawyer serves them with papers. By then it is waaaay too late, and waaaay too expensive.

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    rebroxanna  almost 6 years ago

    Reading the comments on this storyline is very discouraging for good men who are decent human beings first and men second. It’s really insulting to imply that “men”, painted with a very broad brush by some commenters, have to be treated like babies by their wives in order for them to not to behave like immoral jerks.

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    fuzzbucket Premium Member almost 6 years ago

    Whether it’s sex or politics, one side always has a derogatory belief about the other side’s reasoning.

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    USN1977  almost 6 years ago

    Growing up, I heard the term “son of a gun” used for something neat or congratulatory. For example, if Elly said “Steve and Annie’s son has just earned the rank of Eagle Scout” then it would have been expected that the response would be “Son of a gun!” in admiration of the family accomplishment. That probably makes sense now why the remark was considered inappropriate for this current story.

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    vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 6 years ago

    Okay, what does the manual say you are supposed to respond with when you are told that sort of news. On the spur of the moment the best you can do is try not to irritate your own mate while she is obviously irritated at someone else’s mate. Don’t engage, just listen and shake your head in disbelief.

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    Jefano Premium Member almost 6 years ago

    Didn’t Lynn Johnston’s husband, Rod, on whom John was largely based, leave her for another woman (and clean out their joint bank account) back in 2007? Grim but unintentional foreshadowing! Or am I remembering it wrong?

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    Sailor46 USN 65-95  almost 6 years ago

    There many reasons not to have an affair, this is just one.

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    Travel-Monkey  almost 6 years ago

    First, I find it ironic and, a bit, disturbing that Elly goes from suspicion (“Anne thinks…”) in the 1st panel to absolute surety (“A man cheats…”) in the 2nd panel. Her and Anne had been talking about this all day, while this bomb was just dropped on John. I agree with Jan C’s comment, the vocal tone of John’s statement “Son of a Gun” would better express his thoughts much better than the words. However, in the 3rd panel, John stopped at “I’m just surprised.” It is my personal belief that neither spouse should be unfaithful to the other, regardless of perceived injustice or temptation. I, also, believe in minding my own business, especially with respect to someone else’s marriage/relationship. Since Anne dumped this on Elly, Elly was, obviously, caught up in the heat of the suspected injustice. Look at her face in the 3rd panel. For John, the key thought should have been “Silence is Golden.”

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    Ginny Premium Member almost 6 years ago

    Who says it’s a relationship? Most likely (if he actually is doing it) it’s a dalliance with very little emotional attachment.

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    washatkc Premium Member almost 6 years ago

    Maybe John just doesn’t give a rats ass. Not all of us men get emotionally involved in other people’s lives. Hence son of a gun.

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