CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nina Dobrev, 33; Kate Middleton, 40; Dave Matthews, 55; Jimmy Page, 78. Happy Birthday: You’ll meet with opposition if you use force this year. Do your homework, and know what you need to do to get what you want. Be willing to compromise and to put in the time required […]
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Mom remains chummy with son’s ex
DEAR ABBY: My brother dated an alcoholic for years. “Jenny’s” drinking progressively worsened to the point we could no longer have a conversation with her. She was a sloppy, emotional drunk and lied about her drinking to my brother. He finally became unhappy and recently broke off the relationship. His adult children, our dad, my […]
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Mixed signals abound after long separation
DEAR ABBY: I have been talking to my ex-boyfriend of more than 22 years. We have a grown son. We are now in our 50s and talking and texting again. I still love him, and I want a relationship with him, but I’m not sure he wants me back. I don’t know if he’s interested […]
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Sagittarius: Protect against situations and people who can cause you grief Use your intelligence
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cynthia Erivo, 35; Gaby Hoffmann, 40; Sarah Polley, 43; Shirley Bassey, 85. Happy Birthday: A heartfelt approach to life and those you love will help you avoid the pitfalls that go along with misunderstandings due to lack of communication. Don’t just think this year; share your thoughts, listen to what […]
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Scorpio: Its OK to be different and follow your gut feeling. Surround yourself with like-minded individuals
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Leslie Grace, 27; Robert Sheehan, 34; Nicolas Cage, 58; Katie Couric, 65. Happy Birthday: Take nothing for granted, and forge ahead with optimism. Don’t waste valuable time on things that don’t matter. A positive attitude coupled with the desire to make alterations at home consistent with your long-term plans will […]
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Longtime friend brings others along outings
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend, “Tara,” I have known for a long time. Early in our friendship when we made plans, she would bring her boyfriend along (without asking or telling me she was). When she began dating her now-husband, it continued. I did grow to like him and appreciated the chance to get […]
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Blood pressure med caused terrible leg cramps
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have high blood pressure, and I hope that you can advise me. For 10 years, I have suffered with terrible leg cramps in one or both calves. I visited numerous doctors in order to learn what the cause was. Not one practitioner questioned the blood pressure medicine that I had been […]
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Enlarged prostate and overactive bladder play alternating roles
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 77 years old and have a quite enlarged prostate, according to my doctor. Often, an hour or so after I drink a cup of coffee, I’ll feel like I have to urinate. If I’m in the middle of doing something trivial and try to put it off, it will become […]
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Politics strain friendship that lasted for decades
DEAR ABBY: A friend of 40 years got mad at me after the last presidential election. I told her I didn’t want to talk politics, since we voted for different candidates. She then emailed me saying she thought we should take a break from our long-distance phone calls. We had been calling each other every […]
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Libra: Targeted response with the least amount of action will have a favorable impact on the outcome of a situation at home
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kate McKinnon, 38; Julie Chen, 52; Gabrielle Reece, 52; Rowan Atkinson, 67. Happy Birthday: Get back to basics, and you’ll turn your dream into a reality. Less fretting and more hands-on work to reach the self-satisfaction you long for will bring you closer to your destination. Let the past guide […]