DEAR ABBY: I’ve known my friend “Ashley” for a lot of years. She is single. Several years ago, I introduced her to another couple, the “Smiths.” We all have a lot in common and take turns inviting each other for dinner. This group and a couple of other couples are the only people in my social circle I […]
Advice
CAPRICORN: A change of plans will turn out to be better than anticipated
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Steven Yeun, 37; Ray Romano, 63; Samuel L. Jackson, 72; Jane Fonda, 83. Happy Birthday: Keep moving. Enthusiasm and channeling your energy into something productive are encouraged. Refuse to let uncertainty or what others do limit your freedom or stop you from following your heart. Avoid people who try to […]
Sagittarius: Find out the truth before you point fingers
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jonah Hill, 37; David Cook, 38; Nicole de Boer, 50; Joel Gretsch, 57. Happy Birthday: Consider your long-term plans, and don’t jeopardize your chance to reach your goal because of something you have no control over. Be practical, and view the changes heading your way optimistically. What may appear to […]
Results of nephew’s DNA test change shape of family tree
DEAR ABBY: My nephew “Dave” recently took a DNA test and discovered that my brother and I have a different father than our other two siblings. I have lived my entire life with the understanding that my family is my family. Now Dave, who has an obsession with genealogy, has my brother and me listed […]
Memories of woman cloud devoted dad’s happiness
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my wife for two years, after being together for 10 years. We have two kids with a third on the way. Our relationship is great. It’s healthy. I just have this feeling of loneliness. I feel like I have my children and that’s it. My mind often wanders […]
Scorpio: Be realistic about your plans
ELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Marla Sokoloff, 40; Jake Gyllenhaal, 40; Alyssa Milano, 48; Tyson Beckford, 50. Happy Birthday: Use whatever leverage you can drum up this year and turn something you enjoy doing into a financial gain. Be creative, and take the initiative to broaden your skills and encourage setting trends. Speak up and […]
A urologist treats ED caused by blood flow blockages
DEAR DR. ROACH: Some months ago, you wrote that the blood flow to the penis could be reduced by blockages in the arteries. What kind of doctor should a guy go to, and what tests should be asked for? — J. ANSWER: Low blood flow to the penis is one common cause of erectile dysfunction. […]
Libra: Too much or too little will lead to trouble
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Christina Aguilera, 40; Katie Holmes, 42; Brad Pitt, 57; Steven Spielberg, 74. Happy Birthday: Pick up the pace, and strive to turn this year into something special. Focus on your health, well-being and stature. Evaluate the past, then take all your best qualities, skills and experience and find a way […]
Mom working swing shift is pressured to stay on the job
DEAR ABBY: My hubby and I come from very different backgrounds. He grew up in a community where all the moms had to work. I grew up in one where most of the moms did not. Our marriage was perfect until we had a baby. After our first child was born, my hubby made clear […]
No reason this West Nile patient should skip the flu vaccine
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a paraplegic due to complications from the West Nile virus. I am getting conflicting information from my health care providers concerning flu shots. My primary care doctor says that the flu shots are contraindicated for West Nile victims; my pharmacist says the vaccinations are OK; and my hematologist is unsure. I would […]