DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together since we were 21, and he has always had a distant relationship with his parents. I encouraged him during the first few years of our marriage to call them and visit. I stopped doing that after his mom and I had some choice words. If he […]
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Leo: Push yourself above and beyond and exceed your expectations
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Felicity Jones, 37; Wyclef Jean, 51; Rob Marshall, 60; Alan Jackson, 62. Happy Birthday: Let go of what’s not working for you in preparation for upcoming opportunities. Tie up loose ends, and make decisions that will allow you to take advantage of situations that can change your direction and lifestyle. […]
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Late-night smoking clouds neighbors’ sweet dreams
DEAR ABBY: My family and I bought a house in a nice, quiet, safe neighborhood three years ago. What we didn’t know prior to moving in was that our next-door neighbor sometimes smokes cigarettes. It rains eight months out of the year here, and we usually keep our windows closed, so it isn’t an issue. […]
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Cancer: Keeping the peace is a good method to getting your way
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kellie Martin, 45; Kim Wayans, 59; Tim Robbins, 62; Angela Lansbury, 95. Happy Birthday: Stay in control. Refuse to let anyone push you in an undesirable direction. Change has to be for the right reason and at the right time. Preparation will make a difference between failure and success. Bide […]
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Family friend fears young woman is addicted to meth
DEAR ABBY: The 22-year-old daughter of close friends of ours has been living in a van during the pandemic. Her parents, my husband and I heard her on her cellphone talking about a party where her friends were doing meth. No one reacted except me. I said, “That’s terrifying!” and she answered, “Right?” I cannot […]
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Nuclear stress test is better diagnostic option for heart disease
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 64-year-old woman with a family history of heart disease. Both of my parents had heart attacks and open-heart surgery. At ages 50, 55 and 60, I experienced what I thought were signs of a heart attack. With each experience, I ended up in the hospital and was given a […]
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Gemini: Keep those who would lead you astray at arms length
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ncuti Gatwa, 28; Vanessa Marcil, 52; Emeril Lagasse, 61; Sarah Ferguson, 61. Happy Birthday: Stand your ground and make a statement. Remain calm, and use intelligence to make your point to help get your way. It’s time to position yourself for the future and to put the past behind you. […]
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Cross-dressing causes fracture in a solid longtime marriage
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together for 11 years, married for eight. We have been through a lot together, which has served to strengthen our marriage. My husband is my Prince Charming and my happily forever after. Recently, he has discovered that he likes wearing women’s clothes. It started with him wearing […]
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Trigger finger doesn’t get better on its own
DEAR DR. ROACH: My left thumb has been “clicking” and locking in position for the past five months. Moving it from one position (straight) to another position (bent) can be done with the help of my other hand. Trying to move it without the other hand’s assistance can be quite painful. It’s an acceptable level […]
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Perfect guy on the outside becomes abusive at home
DEAR ABBY: I have been with “Dylan” for three years, engaged for two. I have a lot of insecurities about it. We met right after my husband’s death. Dylan was the perfect guy in the beginning. Looking back, I realize there were a lot of red flags. He spends most of his time on Facebook […]