DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 14 years to a man a lot of people in our town think has no flaws. He helps a lot of people, and he is also a pastor, but he ignores me and takes me for granted, personally, emotionally and sexually. He’d rather watch TV until he falls […]
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Cancer: Do your best and take the high road with those starting arguments
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tom Felton, 33; Bonnie Hunt, 59; Andrea Bocelli, 62; Joan Jett, 62. Happy Birthday: Being smart with your money will be essential this year. Refuse to let anyone talk you into something you cannot afford. Helping others out of your heart’s goodness is an admirable gesture, but not at the […]
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Unexplained weight loss must be investigated
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old man in good health. I have lost about 12 pounds in the past year, with no explanation. I’m 5 feet, 9 1/2 inches tall, and my morning weight has dropped from 166-168 pounds to 154-156 pounds. It is still slowly falling. I eat well, and I’ve exercised an […]
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Friend playing Cupid neglects to mention man’s drug habit
DEAR ABBY: My hairdresser, former neighbor and friend recommended her unemployed brother to do some minor repairs to my home. He and his sister were trying to push me into a relationship. I am a widow with no children. I have no mortgages, car notes, etc. I’m not wealthy, but I am well set. My […]
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Several factors influence which BP med is the best to prescribe
DEAR DR. ROACH: With all the different medications available for high blood pressure, what factors determine the medicine a doctor will prescribe? — J.E.P. ANSWER: The first consideration is whether the person has any other medical conditions that would make a particular medication more advantageous. Someone with diabetes and protein in the urine would benefit […]
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Gemini: Temper your expectations and keep emotions in check
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alfonso Ribeiro, 49; Nancy Travis, 59; Bill Murray, 70; Stephen King, 73. Happy Birthday: Take pride in what you do. Focus on home, family and taking care of personal matters that can influence how and where you live. Refuse to let your emotions twist your judgment. Don’t feel you are […]
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Woman planning future may have competition for widower
DEAR ABBY: A friend’s wife died six months ago after a 10-year battle with cancer. He was her faithful caretaker, as she was mostly homebound and bedridden. He told me previously that he has had a female friend for the last four years. He didn’t say, but I think she comes “with benefits” (i.e., they […]
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Taurus: Indecision, facing too many options can detract from happiness
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aldis Hodge, 34; Kristen Johnston, 53; Gary Cole, 64; Sophia Loren, 86. Happy Birthday: Put a strategy in place that will help you excel this year. Use your imagination and be innovative, and you’ll come up with a plan that far exceeds anything you’ve done in the past. Life is […]
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Aries: Keep your emotions in check before taking action
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kevin Zegers, 36; Alison Sweeney, 44; Jimmy Fallon, 46; Trisha Yearwood, 56. Happy Birthday: Remembering the past will help you decipher what you are up against and how you should move forward. Conflict will hold you back. Make amends, and let go of negativity and regret. A positive attitude will […]
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Disruptive cousin unwelcome during weeklong family visit
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I and our children moved across the country away from our families three years ago. My 9-year-old daughter is extremely close to my mom and sister. Mom wants to take a road trip and spend a week with us. We are all excited, since we haven’t seen them in a […]