CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Szohr, 39; Ewan McGregor, 53; Christopher Walken, 81; Shirley Jones, 90. Happy Birthday: Learn, share and replenish. Consider what’s causing you grief and adjust your life. Taking care of problems and discarding what’s standing in your way will lead to a better future. If force is necessary, it’s time […]
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Daughter feels abandoned as dad adds to his family
DEAR ABBY: I’m a millennial. I am successful in my career and lucky to have a loving husband and two amazing children. I am, however, trying to remind myself to be “better and not bitter” in another huge area of my life. The world is changing so quickly, especially in the field of in vitro […]
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Daughter’s patience with mom has finally run out
DEAR ABBY: I am a 30-year-old woman who can’t seem to forgive my mother. For many years I have felt that she doesn’t like me. Every time I have tried to talk to her about it, she has done the old switcheroo and accused me of being ungrateful and uncaring. The day my horse died […]
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Gemini: Consider what others expect of you before you agree to participate in something emotionally draining or that can cut into taking care of your needs.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Katy Mixon, 43; Celine Dion, 56; Eric Clapton, 79; Warren Beatty, 87. Happy Birthday: Choose to put your energy behind what’s feasible instead of trying to do the impossible. Push for what’s right and refuse to let pressure tactics get to you. Trust your judgment and intuition, and proceed with […]
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Taurus: Entertain the possibility of not going solo, and you’ll discover alternatives that lead to a window of opportunity.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Megan Hilty, 43; Lucy Lawless, 56; Amy Sedaris, 63; Eric Idle, 81. Happy Birthday: Look at your alternatives before settling on something that doesn’t meet your expectations. Expand your search and discover what life offers, and you’ll find your happy place. It’s your life; make decisions that leave doors that […]
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Relationship with friend flows only one direction
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend who talks nonstop. Honestly, I can put the phone down and go make a cup of tea, and she’ll still be talking when I get back. I don’t think she even takes a breath. I want to tell her she sometimes needs to ask questions or seek the opinions […]
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Antihistamines are still worth trying for interstitial cystitis
DEAR DR. ROACH: You recently wrote that the antihistamine Zyrtec might be helpful for interstitial cystitis (IC). A recently published review found no benefit. Would you readdress your opinion? — D.M. ANSWER: The review that you sent looked at the same studies I did to make its recommendation, but they came to a different conclusion. […]
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Aries: Use your power of persuasion to convince those close to you to join in and be supportive.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lady Gaga, 38; Julia Stiles, 43; Vince Vaughn, 54; Reba McEntire, 69. Happy Birthday: Taking the time to listen will lead to benefits. Decide what you want to accomplish and pick a quiet spot to work. Turn the projects you pursue this year into masterpieces. Step out of the spotlight […]
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Pain after a total knee replacement might be due to the hip
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column about a person who had knee pain after a knee replacement. I am a retired orthopedic surgeon who performed on over 10,000 total joints of the hip, knee and shoulder in my 47 years of active surgical practice. A well-done total knee replacement does not give the […]
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Longtime friendship entails frequent visits from couple
DEAR ABBY: My husband is an outdoor enthusiast and has a group of guys he goes hunting with every year. One of them has started coming out west to vacation at our house twice a year and now has followed us to our warm-weather winter home. When he stays at our place, we fix all […]