DEAR ABBY: I had an affair with “Harold,” a man I was helping. He’s 76; I am 52. His wife stays in Florida for extended periods of time. For 34 years I have been married to a man who quit having sex with me because I stopped taking the pill. “Harold” provided me with the […]
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Twins upcoming nuptials dont include family role
DEAR ABBY: My 52-year-old twin brother — whom I’m close to — is getting married soon for the first time. His fiancee, who divorced after 18 years of marriage, is doing all the planning. She has not included me or my kids (my brother’s only niece and nephew) so far, nor are we included on […]
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Libra: Being disciplined and maintaining a calm and peaceful attitude will help you avoid a discussion
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Annie Lennox, 67; CCH Pounder, 69; Sissy Spacek, 72; Jimmy Buffett, 75. Happy Birthday: Consider the possibilities. Turn a dream into a reality. Put a strategy in place, and discuss your plans with someone you respect. A positive change at home or in how you handle personal matters will help […]
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Many vaccines require multiple doses
DEAR DR. ROACH: Can you tell me why the Johnson & Johnson vaccinations only requires one shot to be considered fully vaccinated as opposed to the others that require two shots? I understand some vaccinations require a booster shot. But usually it’s months or a year or two before the second one is required, if […]
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Virgo: Recognize what you have, and extend a warm welcome to friends and family
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Seacrest, 47; Stephenie Meyer, 48; Ricky Martin, 50; Diedrich Bader, 55. Happy Birthday: You are right on target. You are smooth, confident and ready to make the most of what you’ve got. Your instincts and insight are also on target, and your power of persuasion is ready to take […]
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Relative obsessed with boys parentage
DEAR ABBY: I am married to a wonderful man who has a teenage son, “Teddy,” from a previous relationship. I have no children of my own. I love them both and have no resentments about or issues with having stepped into the role of stepparent. My issue is one of my relatives. This person will […]
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Virgo: Recognize what you have, and extend a warm welcome to friends and family
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Seacrest, 47; Stephenie Meyer, 48; Ricky Martin, 50; Diedrich Bader, 55. Happy Birthday: You are right on target. You are smooth, confident and ready to make the most of what you’ve got. Your instincts and insight are also on target, and your power of persuasion is ready to take […]
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Leo: Be the life of the party and the one who brings everyone together
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Noel Wells, 35; Eddie Vedder, 57; Susan Lucci, 75; Harry Shearer, 78. Happy Birthday: Stick to a plan. If you make too many changes, you’ll fall short of your goal. Keep life simple and moderate, and use your intelligence to develop a plan that will stabilize and secure your position. […]
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Friend’s death cloaked in secrecy and silence
DEAR ABBY: A dear friend of mine, “Dirk,” died by suicide a couple of years ago. We were very close when we were young but saw each other only occasionally as adults. However, on the occasions we did get together, it always felt like we picked up where we left off. I found out about […]
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Vitamins turn out to be the unlikely cause of reader’s headache
DEAR DR. ROACH: All my life I have had severe headaches almost daily. I have been to various doctors, and none of the treatments — including medications, stress management and identifying food triggers — was effective. Doctors told me to live with it. I have always taken vitamins. Last April, I missed my vitamins by […]