Husband has nickel-and-dime approach to family finances

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Published
March 28, 2023

Husband has nickel-and-dime approach to family finances

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married for more than 30 years. My husband and I split all bills and everything else. This has worked because, in life, I have always taken care of myself. My issue is his cheap attitude about every little dime. He always makes sure I pay my fair share TO THE PENNY, […]
Published
March 27, 2023

Exercise builds strength, improves limits in those with arthritis

DEAR DR. ROACH: I so appreciated your recent column on arthritis — specifically osteoarthritis. I’m a big exerciser; however, I have always heard that this arthritis is caused or exacerbated by wear and tear. I was surprised to hear otherwise! I have modified or given up a handful of exercises that seem to cause my […]
Published
March 27, 2023

Virgo: A financial opportunity or contract looks inviting. Let your intelligence lead the way, and use your voice to promote opportunity.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Fergie, 48; Nathan Fillion, 52; Mariah Carey, 54; Pauley Perrette, 54. Happy Birthday: Express yourself, demonstrate your intentions and invite individuals into your circle this year who have something to contribute to your goal. Your dedication and determination will help you finish what you start if you don’t let anxiety […]
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March 27, 2023

Man forgives wife’s affair, start his own

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married for a little more than 12 years. My wife and I have one child. Unfortunately, like a lot of relationships, we’ve been stuck in a rough patch for a while now. I learned that she was having an affair a few years ago, which rocked me to the core. I […]
Published
March 26, 2023

Man’s sudden reappearance spurs confusion and doubts

DEAR ABBY: I recently got engaged to a man I’ve been seeing long distance for about a year. Then, out of the blue, an old military friend/crush called me and told me he has been thinking a lot about me and is working on himself. He apologized for the times he ghosted me because he […]
Published
March 26, 2023

Leo: Make opportunities instead of expecting others to make them for you. Use your intelligence,

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Keira Knightley, 38; Kenny Chesney, 55; Martin Short, 73; Steven Tyler, 75. Happy Birthday: The pendulum swings, and it’s your turn to play. Choose your tools wisely, and make kindness, consideration and honesty your preferences. Work diligently toward your goal, but don’t present or display your progress prematurely. If you […]
Published
March 25, 2023

Cancer: Question your motives before you pick up where you left off. You might want to reassess and tweak how you proceed.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jenny Slate, 41; Laz Alonso, 49; Sarah Jessica Parker, 58; Elton John, 76. Happy Birthday: Refuse to let anger consume you when reason and practical action are required. Striving to help and make a difference will pay off. Don’t take unnecessary risks or limit what you can do by trying […]
Published
March 25, 2023

Woman destroys marriage and attempts to move on

DEAR ABBY: My daughter, “Maddie,” 34, just left what I thought was a great marriage. After only five years, she cheated on her husband, “Glenn.” Their 6-year-old son is crushed. I know there are two sides to every story, but our entire family loves Glenn. He’s a hard worker, but quiet and kind of a […]
Published
March 24, 2023

Health risks of using natural gas appliances at home are low

DEAR DR. ROACH: There is much mainstream news recently about the health risks of using natural gas appliances. I am 75 and have survived playing with mercury from broken thermometers as a child, a lifetime of cooking and home heating, and hot water from natural gas. I certainly don’t advise playing with mercury, but how […]
Published
March 24, 2023

Gemini: Don’t hide in the background; make your mark, be proud of who you are and influence others to put their best foot forward.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amanda Brugel, 45; Peyton Manning, 47; Alyson Hannigan, 49; Jim Parsons, 50. Happy Birthday: Don’t procrastinate when there is so much to do and so little time to finish what you start. Be thorough in your decisions of what to keep and what to discard. Take less time to think […]

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